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What happens when a tenant challenges their rent increase
What happens when a tenant challenges their rent increase From 1 May 2026, every rent increase on a private assured tenancy in England must go through the Section 13 process.
What the official figures say about how many new homes are actually being built
What the official ONS figures say about house prices, and how the industry is reading them The ONS UK House Price Index for May 2026, published in July, recorded annual growth of 2.
What’s changed in how long it takes to find a tenant this year
What's changed in how long it takes to find a tenant this year The experience of letting a property has changed materially since the peak years of the post-pandemic rental market, and Zoopla's June 2026 Rental Market Report puts the shift in specific terms.
What ten days of open doors reveal about our love of period homes
What ten days of open doors reveal about our love of period homes Heritage Open Days returns from 11 to 20 September 2026, ten days during which thousands of buildings across England open their doors to the public for free.
Two and three-bedroom homes are this year’s strongest sellers
Two and three-bedroom homes are this year's strongest sellers Analysis published in July 2026 based on offer data from homes listed in January of this year reveals a consistent pattern: mid-market homes are outperforming larger properties at both ends of the speed and success measure, and the gap has widened noticeably from a year earlier.
The energy efficiency rule that’s law, and the one that still isn’t
The energy efficiency rule that's law, and the one that still isn't Two distinct sets of rules govern the energy efficiency of privately rented homes in England and Wales.
Flats haven’t been this good value in thirty years
Flats haven't been this good value in thirty years The price gap between flats and houses in the UK has never been wider in the past three decades and for buyers that's an opportunity worth paying attention to.
Today’s serious buyers all do this before they even book a viewing
Today's serious buyers all do this before they even book a viewing It is not a legal requirement, and you do not technically need one to book a viewing.
From accepted offer to moving day, the real timeline
From accepted offer to moving day, the real timeline An accepted offer feels like the finishing line.
Renewing a tenancy under the new rules: what actually happens now
Renewing a tenancy under the new rules: What actually happens now For landlords who have managed properties under the assured shorthold tenancy framework for any length of time, the annual or biennial renewal conversation was a routine part of the job.
The Renters’ Rights change nobody’s talking about
The Renters' Rights change nobody's talking about The Renters' Rights Act brought a set of changes on 1 May 2026 that have dominated landlord discussion: Section 21 abolished, periodic tenancies in place, rent increases capped to one per year, pet requests mandatory.
The property type quietly beating everything else this year
The property type quietly beating everything else this year In a market where the headline numbers are modest, the detail by property type tells a more specific story.
What separates homes that sell from the ones that don’t
What separates homes that sell from the ones that don't Zoopla's July 2026 House Price Index, published on 30 July, contains a figure that every seller preparing to list should understand clearly.
Buying alone isn’t the exception anymore
Buying alone isn't the exception anymore Single buyers represent around 39% of all first-time property purchases in the UK, according to Zoopla's analysis published in February 2026.
The exact hour sellers must be out on completion day
The exact hour sellers must be out on completion day Completion day is the final milestone in a property sale.
The closing window student-let landlords can’t afford to miss
The closing window student-let landlords couldn't afford to miss The transitional arrangement that allowed student landlords to use a shortened two-month notice period under Ground 4A came to an end on 31 July 2026.
The new landlord database, and what you’ll need ready for it
The new landlord database, and what you'll need ready for it Phase 1 of the Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026 and changed how tenancies work in England.
Mortgage rates have done a U-turn twice this year
Mortgage rates have done a U-turn twice this year At the start of 2026, the direction of mortgage rates looked clear.
The sellers who never had to drop their price, and why
The sellers who never had to drop their price, and why In a market where stock is at a historically high level for this time of year and buyers are taking longer to decide, it might be assumed that price reductions have become routine.
Three heatwaves, three dips, one resilient buyer market
Three heatwaves, three dips, one resilient buyer market The summer of 2026 tested the UK property market with an unusual combination of pressures: three separate heatwaves, a World Cup, a period of political uncertainty, and elevated mortgage rates following the conflict in Iran.
Why first-time buyers pay wildly different stamp duty depending on where they buy
Why first-time buyers pay wildly different stamp duty depending on where they buy First-time buyers in England start from the same point on paper: a stamp duty relief threshold that means no tax is paid on the first £300,000 of a purchase price.
What your landlord must do with your deposit, and by when
What your landlord must do with your deposit, and by when When you hand over a deposit at the start of a private tenancy in England or Wales, the law sets out precisely what your landlord must do with it and when.
The autumn deadline student tenants need on their radar
The autumn deadline student tenants need on their radar Most of the changes introduced by the Renters' Rights Act on 1 May 2026 work in tenants' favour: stronger security of tenure, no more no-fault evictions, and the freedom to leave at any point with two months' written notice.
Mortgage options: Fixed vs variable rates
The choice between a fixed-rate and a variable-rate mortgage is one of the most consequential financial decisions in any property purchase or remortgage.
Selling strategy: Making the right choices
A property sale involves dozens of decisions, from when to list and what price to set, to how to present the home and which offer to accept.
Tenant screening: Finding quality renters
The abolition of Section 21 on 1 May 2026 changed the risk calculation around tenant selection fundamentally.
Mortgage refinancing: What landlords should know
For landlords, refinancing a buy-to-let mortgage is an important part of managing a successful property portfolio.
Conveyancing explained: From offer to keys
Having an offer accepted is an exciting milestone, but it's only the beginning of the legal process.
Marketing your property: What works
The decision to list a property is only the beginning of the selling process.
Growing your portfolio: Strategy and planning
Growing a property portfolio requires careful planning, clear objectives and a thorough understanding of today's investment market.
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