Landlords face reduced rental profitability as Income Tax on property earnings rises by two percentage points  The Lifetime ISA will be phased out and replaced by

Check your home is protected against bad weather, such as freezing temperatures, high winds and heavy downpours  Insurers paid out £585m for weather-related damage to homes and possessions in 2024, so check you’re adequately

Now is the ideal time to take stock and plan for the next year with confidence  We can help make your property dreams a reality, whether you’re an FTB or a home

If you’re hoping to move home in 2026, get your finances in good shape first   Remember to factor in moving costs, such as solicitor fees, surveys, removals and Stamp Duty  Take

Regional growth will be uneven, with the strongest price rises expected in more affordable northern regions  Early years of low growth may help first-time buyers

First-time buyers increasingly prefer city living, reversing the pandemic’s ‘race for space’  Dundee, Edinburgh and Doncaster show the largest rises in FTB city enquiries  London demand has

Owning a home can create significant long-term savings when compared with renting  Renters in London and Bristol are missing out the most on savings opportunities 

Buyers are willing to pay a premium for a home with a sea view  One million UK homes have risen in value by at least 50%

More first-time buyers are purchasing homes later in life to manage affordability challenges  Longer mortgage terms help keep monthly payments manageable but extend debt into later years 

Average home insurance costs vary depending on property type and size The most common reasons for claiming are water damage and accidents Renewing policies early,