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Around 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are due to expire in 2026, and many borrowers face a sharp rise in monthly payments if they roll onto a standard variable rate. This guide explains the current rate landscape and sets out your main options in plain English.

Tenant demand is rising sharply while the number of available rental properties continues to fall. The latest RICS data points to a widening gap between supply and demand, and that gap is pushing rents higher. Here is what the picture looks like for landlords and tenants right now.

House prices are up modestly, mortgage rates have eased from their spring peak, and buyers have more choice than they did a year ago. If you have been waiting for the right moment to move, here is a clear-eyed look at where the market stands and what to do next.

The UK property market in 2026 is splitting into two camps: homes priced right are selling, while overpriced properties are sitting. This guide walks you through how to set an asking price that attracts buyers today, not the buyers of twelve months ago.

The government announced in June 2026 a significant overhaul of the home buying and selling process in England and Wales. Upfront digital sales packs and earlier legal commitment are the two big changes. Here is what it means if you are planning a move.

From 1 October 2030, all rental properties in England and Wales must achieve a minimum EPC rating of C. With around half of private rented homes currently falling short, and a new assessment method arriving in 2029, landlords who plan ahead now will avoid a costly last-minute scramble.

Asking prices fell 0.6% in June 2026, the largest June drop in 14 years, according to the Rightmove House Price Index. With buyers holding genuine choice and negotiating power, sellers who price too high risk being ignored entirely. Here is what to do before you list.

The Renters Rights Act 2025 is the biggest shake-up to the private rented sector in a generation. From the abolition of no-fault evictions to a ban on rental bidding wars, here is a plain-English guide to what has changed and what it means for you in practice.