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.

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.

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.

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?