How to tell if an area has a good community spirit

When you’re searching for a new home, it’s not just about the house itself — the neighbourhood and the community around it are just as important. A strong sense of community can make a huge difference in your day-to-day life, whether you’re raising a family, working remotely, or simply looking to feel connected to your […]

The best places to live in the UK

Saffron Walden in Essex tops a list of 72 locations in this year’s Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide, released online on Friday 21st March. Judges at The Sunday Times visited all the locations and assessed factors from schools to transport, broadband speeds and mobile signal to culture, as well as access to green […]

Spring 2025 UK Property Market Report: Solid Start

2024 turned into a much stronger year for the housing market than many anticipated, with a return to house price growth. This year looks set to continue in a very similar way with continued stronger levels of market activity and solid price growth.   Economic growth expectations Whilst economic growth expectations have moderated a little […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2025: Wales

2024 turned into a much stronger year for the housing market than many anticipated, with a return to house price growth. This year looks set to continue in a very similar way with continued stronger levels of market activity and solid price growth.   Economic growth expectations Whilst economic growth expectations have moderated a little […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2025: London

2024 turned into a much stronger year for the housing market than many anticipated, with a return to house price growth. This year looks set to continue in a very similar way with continued stronger levels of market activity and solid price growth.   Economic growth expectations Whilst economic growth expectations have moderated a little […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2025: Scotland

2024 turned into a much stronger year for the housing market than many anticipated, with a return to house price growth. This year looks set to continue in a very similar way with continued stronger levels of market activity and solid price growth.   Economic growth expectations Whilst economic growth expectations have moderated a little […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2025: Northern Ireland

2024 turned into a much stronger year for the housing market than many anticipated, with a return to house price growth. This year looks set to continue in a very similar way with continued stronger levels of market activity and solid price growth.   Economic growth expectations Whilst economic growth expectations have moderated a little […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2025: Southern Home Counties

2024 turned into a much stronger year for the housing market than many anticipated, with a return to house price growth. This year looks set to continue in a very similar way with continued stronger levels of market activity and solid price growth.   Economic growth expectations Whilst economic growth expectations have moderated a little […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2025: Devon and Cornwall

2024 turned into a much stronger year for the housing market than many anticipated, with a return to house price growth. This year looks set to continue in a very similar way with continued stronger levels of market activity and solid price growth.   Economic growth expectations Whilst economic growth expectations have moderated a little […]