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Property Advice, News & Events

We take a look at the local property market, national trends and the current conditions to identify advice for both buyers and sellers alike. Our teams add valuable input to our blogs, with specific focus on each of our branch areas.

Properties both for sale and to let are also featured, along with updates on new homes, hints and tips, plus local events that we’re proud to sponsor.

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Key Factors for Evictions Before May 2026 
With major tenancy reforms on the horizon, many landlords are understandably seeking clarity around their rights and responsibilities. The Renters’… 
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Government to Cap Ground Rent Fees 
The UK Government has confirmed reforms are planned to the leasehold system that will bring welcome relief to apartment owners. 
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What do you expect from the property market in 2026? 
Our Director and founder, Ed Mackenzie Smith, shares his thoughts on the year to come. 
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Mackenzie Smith Estate Agents Christmas Opening Times 
We’ll be closing at 12pm on 23rd December and will reopen on Friday 2nd January with the following hours: 
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Propertymark Speaks Out on Tax Changes in the Budget 
With talks of tax changes from Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Propertymark, the UK’s independent industry body for… 
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How The Renters' Rights Act Impacts Landlords 
The Renters’ Rights Act (formerly the Renters’ Rights Bill) has attained Royal Assent — marking one of the biggest shifts… 
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Navigating the Renters’ Right's Bill: The House of Lords Debate Outcome 
As the UK’s private rental sector prepares for its most significant transformation in over three decades, our Senior Property Manager… 
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Leasehold Reform: Extending Your Lease and Why Timing Matters 
If you’re a leaseholder, you’ve probably heard about the forthcoming reforms to leasehold law. The promise of easier, cheaper lease… 
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Buy-to-Let Borrowing Costs at Three-Year Low 
Recent data indicates that buy-to-let mortgage borrowing costs in the UK have dropped to their lowest point in three years,… 
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London Rental Scam: Caution Advised for Tenants 
Scammers posing as landlords or agents have been targeting tenants in London, sometimes persuading them to pay deposits—or even rent—before… 
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Market Shifts and Political Moves: Keeping Ahead in Property 
With James Cleverly taking on the role of Shadow Housing Minister, what's happening in the property market? 
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The Renter’s Rights Bill 
Senior Property Manager Charlene Batts explains what private landlords need to know about the forthcoming Renter’s Rights Bill. 
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