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UK House Prices in 2026: Why the National Average Tells Half the Story
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UK House Prices in 2026: Why the National Average Tells Half the Story

The UK national average house price of £271,900 looks reassuringly stable, but beneath it lies a tale of two property markets. Northern cities are outperforming strongly while parts of the south are in outright decline. Here is what the latest data means for buyers, sellers, and ...

Estate Agent Qualifications in England: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for You
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Estate Agent Qualifications in England: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for You

Anyone in England can legally call themselves an estate agent today — no exams, no licence, no formal training required. That is set to change. Here is what the government's 2026 r...

Leasehold Reform in the UK: What Flat Buyers Need to Know
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Leasehold Reform in the UK: What Flat Buyers Need to Know

Leasehold reform is moving closer to law, with proposals to ban new leasehold flats, cap ground rents, and introduce commonhold as the default tenure. If you are buying or already ...

The 2026 Homebuying Reform Roadmap: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
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The 2026 Homebuying Reform Roadmap: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The government's 19 June 2026 reform roadmap sets out the biggest shake-up to the England and Wales homebuying process in decades. From mandatory sales packs to earlier binding con...

UK Rents in 2026: What the National Average Hides
General · Rent · Lettings · Landlords · Tenants

UK Rents in 2026: What the National Average Hides

The average UK rent for new lets is £1,321 — but that headline figure conceals a more complex picture. In three-quarters of local areas rents are rising faster than the national av...

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