September has brought the first monthly asking price rise since May, but the headline only tells half the story. Prices are up 0.7%, sellers face a 12 year high in competition and mortgage rates have risen again. Here is what the latest Rightmove data actually means for your move.
You do not need to be ready to sell tomorrow to start preparing today. With sellers facing the highest September competition in 12 years, these 7 steps can put you in a much stronger position before your home ever reaches the market.
You have found the house. The problem? Yours is not even on the market yet. Before rushing into an offer, here is how to make yourself a stronger buyer, protect the opportunity and avoid putting your dream move at risk.
Getting an offer feels like the finish line. It isn’t. Around 1 in 3 transactions fall through and the average purchase takes around 120 days after an offer is accepted. Here is what homeowners can do before and after selling to give their move the strongest chance of completing.
Stop Watching The National House Price. Your Local Market Could Be Doing Something Completely Differ
The UK property market is not one market. Prices, buyer demand and selling conditions can change dramatically between regions, towns and even neighbouring postcodes. Before making your next move, these are the numbers that actually matter.
Around 4.3 million households headed by someone aged 65 or over have at least 2 spare bedrooms. But moving to a smaller home is about far more than bedrooms. Here is how to work out whether rightsizing could improve your finances, lifestyle and future.
Putting your home on the market and successfully selling it are 2 very different things. With buyers facing more choice than they have in years, understanding your property's saleability before you launch could be one of the smartest decisions you make.
Spring might feel months away, but the homeowners best prepared to move in 2027 will not necessarily wait until 2027 to start. From understanding your home's value to getting financially and legally ready, autumn is the perfect time to quietly get ahead.
Asking prices have risen for the first time since May, but mortgage costs are squeezing buyers and sellers face the highest September competition in 12 years. The market has shifted again. Here is what homeowners considering a move need to know.
August’s property market figures may look concerning at first glance, with asking prices recording their biggest August fall in eight years. But behind the headline, buyer demand is beginning to rise. So, what’s really happening — and what does it mean for homeowners in Amber Valley?
Summer traditionally slows the property market, but September changes the rhythm. Buyers return, routines restart and activity typically rises. If moving before Christmas is even remotely on your radar, the next few weeks could matter more than you think.
Many homeowners are waiting for autumn, lower mortgage rates or a more certain market before selling. But when everyone waits for the same moment, competition can arrive with them. Sometimes moving before the crowd creates the better opportunity.