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Remember remember this November, the housing market is still ablaze with activity from igniting buyer interest. Mortgage approvals rocketed up to 65,647 in September, reaching heights not seen since August 2022. This marks the fourth consecutive m... read more »

Halloween is a monster of a market, with spending in the UK expected to creep up to a spine-chilling £776 million in 2024. It would also seem that some home movers like a hint of Halloween magic in their everyday lives. Roads named 'Broom Wa... read more »

The number of available homes for sale per estate agent has reached its highest level since 2014 and 12% higher year-on-year, giving buyers the pick of the crop. Despite strong housing market activity, the number of new properties hitting the mark... read more »

Why Give Renters’ Rights a Chance?   Renters’ Rights commentary and reporting in the main appears to be almost overwhelmingly negative when considered from the landlords’ perspective. Certainly the proposed legislation will c... read more »

Residential property has long been the investment choice for many in the UK, but as original buy-to-let landlords near retirement, a new generation must step up to meet the future demand for rental homes. The average age of an 'aspirational portfo... read more »

The Bank of England voted to keep rates at 5% in the September meeting, having cut them in August, stating more cuts are on the cards if inflation stays low. The latest consensus forecast for the Bank rate is to be 4.7% in Q4 2024, suggesting econ... read more »