Selling in 2026? Five Resolutions Every Smart Homeowner Should Make

The days between Christmas and New Year have a different feel. The rush has passed, diaries are quieter, and for the first time in months, there’s space to think properly.

If selling your home is on your wish list in 2026, this is the perfect time to start, not by listing, but by setting the right intentions.

Here are five New Year’s resolutions that can make all the difference.

1. Resolve to price realistically from day one

Price isn’t just a number; it’s the … Continue Reading…

End of Year Summary

As we end the year, we hope the new one will be better. The housing market certainly had a tough time being the casualty of the economy and indecision of the government.

In all my years in the business I would say 2025 was one of the toughest years we have experienced. The budget a month before Christmas created so much uncertainty and stalled the market for the whole of Autumn. Speculation was rife in the lead up which deterred activity … Continue Reading…

A Smarter Way to Run Your Rental in 2026

The start of a new year is often when landlords take stock, not in a dramatic, overhaul-everything way, but with a quieter realisation that this year (2025) frequently felt harder than it needed to be.

More rules, more surprises, more stress.

For many landlords, the goal for 2026 is to run their rentals more smoothly, not necessarily to expand, but to improve how things work from day to day.

Here are five resolutions that can genuinely make a huge difference.

1. Run your rental … Continue Reading…

The Christmas Eve Property Quiz

Fancy a little bit of fun in between last-minute shopping, elf on the shelfing and any other festive business you’re enjoying/enduring?

Here’s our festive property quiz based on our experience – No Googling please… answers at the bottom.

1. What’s the most common day of the year for property portals to see a spike in traffic?

A) 24 December

B) 25 December

C) 26 December

2. True or False: More homes are listed in January than in any other month of the year.

3. What feature tops … Continue Reading…

Why a Rental Agreement is More than Just a Contract

With Christmas around the corner, everything slows down a little.

Emails tail off, work diaries ease, and for a short while at least, the urgency of the year steps back a bit.

It’s a great time to pause, not to plan or analyse, but to remember something simple about renting.

At its heart, it’s a human relationship.

Renting in a Screen-First World

Modern lettings rely heavily on systems. Portals, emails and automated updates have made things faster and more efficient for everyone involved.

That efficiency is … Continue Reading…

Is The Boxing Day Bounce Real, or Just a Load of Old *******?

Here we’re going to ask, is the Boxing Day Bounce a real thing …. or is it just a load of old baloney?

What the Boxing Day Bounce is

The Boxing Day Bounce is the time of the year when listings of homes for sale – and online viewings for them – are supposed to surge above and beyond any other day.

According to Rightmove the 2024 Boxing Day Bounce smashed all records.*

Their stats showed that enquiries about homes for sale were 20% … Continue Reading…

What’s On a Landlord’s Christmas Wishlist?

As we move into 2026 what should the professional landlord be hoping for?

Should they be hoping for some juicy rent rises? Should they be hoping for a queue of buff Love Island-wannabe tenants, who live such glamorous lives they never complain about so much as a dripping tap?

No. These things are not what should be on your wishlist. At least in our opinion.

What we think should be number one on a landlord’s Christmas wishlist is this: A complete rethink about … Continue Reading…

Why Waiting Might Cost You More

Over the past 18 months, one buyer trend has stood out above all others: hesitation.

People want to move; they intend to move, and then they wait.

Sometimes, for prices to drop.

Sometimes, for rates to fall.

Sometimes for “the perfect moment”.

But here’s the truth: most people don’t move because the timing is perfect.

They move because their life needs them to.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, here are five things to consider before waiting any longer.

1. The Market Is More Stable Than the … Continue Reading…

Landlords: How the Budget Hits Your Returns

The recent Autumn Budget 2025 brought several important changes for landlords. Nothing seismic, but enough that many in the private rented sector will need to rethink cash flow, yields and long-term plans. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and what landlords should be doing now.

What Changed: Key Budget Measures for Landlords

Property-income tax rates will rise by 2% from April 2027. From 6 April 2027, tax on rental income increases across all bands, with new rates of 22% (basic), 42% (higher) and … Continue Reading…

Changing Property Trends in 2026: What You Need to Know

Every new year brings its own housing market buzzwords, predictions, and curveballs — and 2026 looks set to follow the pattern.

With shifting buyer priorities, evolving technology, and a more stable economic outlook emerging, the property market is poised for another year of significant change.

Here are the key trends to watch.

1. Buyers Want Efficiency as Standard

Energy performance has moved from “nice to have” to almost a “non-negotiable”.

In 2026, buyers and tenants will increasingly seek homes that reduce running costs — including … Continue Reading…