There are fewer buyers in the market than a year ago, but those who remain are still getting deals done. Higher mortgage rates are adding caution, which means pricing to sell is more important than ever.
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The year has begun with renewed momentum in the housing market, supported by improving mortgage market conditions.
15.2 million homes have gained value over the last year. And for more than 3 million households, that gain was a massive £20,000 or more. How does your home compare?
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a different kind of long-term commitment: buying a home, all on your own.
The 2026 market has hit the ground running with a rebound in demand levels, following a quiet end to 2025. With mortgage rates stabilising at the lowest level in 3 years, buyers are back - but they have more choice than they’ve had in 8 years.
Forget the national headlines - 2026 is all about what’s happening outside your own front door. We’ve ranked every UK postal area to show you exactly what's happening in your local market this year.
If your home is at its best when the frost is biting and the woodburner is lit, you could be sitting on a seasonal advantage. Turns out, there’s nothing like a cold snap to add to the asking price of certain homes in winter.
We expect a stronger than usual start to 2026 as buyers return to the market after the Autumn Budget and seasonal slowdown. The appetite to move home remains strong, but house prices will be kept in check by affordability constraints throughout the market.
From countryside escapes to seaside views, from practical extras to pure luxury, here are the top home features Britain’s buyers have been on the hunt for in 2025.
