What does another base rate hold mean for the market and mortgages ahead?

With the Bank of England holding the base rate on 19th March, we take a look at what this means for the residential market ahead and the implications on mortgages.

Renters Rights Act: what landlords need to know

The Renters’ Rights Act became law on 27 October 2025 and in November the Government announced that they intend to implement it in three phases.

Autumn Budget 2025: what it could mean for the housing market

Selective Property Licensing Westminster

The City of Westminster council are introducing a selective licensing scheme to enhance the quality of privately rented housing across the borough.

Proposed Home buying and selling reform – what this means for you

With the Government announcing the start of a 12 week consultation process into home buying and selling reform, our Residential Research Lead Matthew Henderson outlines what we know so far.

Housing Futures

We are now in the eleventh year of our Housing Futures survey, an annual look at emerging housing trends and the changing priorities of home movers.

Landlords face new EPC assessment changes

On 15th June 2025, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessment methodology will undergo its most significant transformation in over a decade. As a landlord, staying abreast of these evolving regulations is crucial for maintaining compliance, sustainability and ensuring the longevity of your property investments.

2025: what to expect in the year ahead from the housing market

From house prices to rental regulations: our housing market outlook for 2025.

What the Autumn Budget could mean for the housing market

The Autumn Budget comes nearly four months after the party swept to power in the 2024 General Election. Matt Henderson, residential research, believes it will provide much-needed certainty: “The Autumn Budget will allow people to make some informed decisions after months of speculation about what the government has in store.”

Country house market update

With autumn firmly underway and many of us wondering what the final months of 2024 will bring, we sit down with Oliver Custance Baker, Head of our National Country House Department to discuss renewed momentum in the country house market and why, after a slower market in recent years, now is the time to put your home up for sale.

Proposed National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Revisions

The UK government’s proposed updates to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aim to address key issues such as housing supply, sustainability, and the impact of local plans on development.

The Renters’ Rights Bill: what you need to know

The Renters’ Rights Bill seeks to strike a balance between protecting tenants' rights and maintaining landlords’ ability to manage their properties effectively. Here we run through the nine proposed changes.