Selling this summer? Follow the seven-day rule
The first week of a property listing can significantly influence buyer interest and sale success
Economic Review – July 2026
July’s Economic Review – Bank Rate held at 3.75%, June UK inflation dip, consumer confidence lifts but business confidence drops
News in Review
Annual UK inflation rate 2.9% in July, consumer confidence improves, boost in business activity and rise in financial anxiety
Residential Property Review – August 2026
Residential market update – Construction sector struggle, Right to Buy reforms ahead, sales activity lags in Devon and Cornwall
Commercial Property Market Review – August 2026
Commercial market update – London office take-up, hotel investment uptick, low supply in retail parks and the UK data centre market
You’ve got a mortgage! Now protect it
Many mortgage holders lack income or life cover to protect repayments
Protection policies – just 42% hold one
Less than half of UK adults hold protection policies. Are you financially protected?
Home Finance – In the news
Tenants face continued pressure across Britain, with rents now consuming 44% of the average wage. A recent survey reveals that people overestimate the cost of life insurance by 184%. Plus, only 4% of manual workers hold income protection policies.
The surprising property premium of some floral addresses
This article explores why floral street names are proving more appealing to homebuyers.
Buying later and borrowing longer
People are buying their first homes later and choosing longer mortgages to make repayments more manageable.