Blog Local Area Mackenzie Smith New Homes News Selling & BuyingEarly Build in Market Momentum as 2026 BeginsJanuary 13, 2026As we move into 2026, the UK housing market is showing encouraging signs, particularly when it comes to sellers stepping forward and making their move....
Blog Landlords Local Area Selling & BuyingNew Year, New Moves: Resolutions for Sellers, Buyers and Landlords in 2026January 02, 2026As we kick off 2026, there’s a natural sense of optimism in the air and it's especially evident than in the UK property market. After the well-deserved breather of the Christmas holidays, the New...
Blog Local Area Mackenzie Smith Selling & BuyingZoopla Reports Highest Level of House Sales in Three YearsDecember 22, 2025The latest data from the Zoopla House Price Index (December 2025) indicates great reasons to feel optimistic about entering the property market right now....
Blog Landlords Lettings Mackenzie Smith Selling & BuyingMackenzie Smith Estate Agents Christmas Opening TimesDecember 22, 2025We’ll be closing at 12pm on 23rd December and will reopen on Friday 2nd January with the following hours:...
Blog Mackenzie SmithWhy the ‘Rightmove Bounce’ Matters To Sellers at ChristmasDecember 19, 2025As we approach the festive season, you might expect the pace of the property market to slow down. And yet, according to the latest Rightmove House Price Index, something interesting is happening....
Blog Events Local Area Mackenzie SmithWinners of Our Christmas Colouring Competition 2025December 18, 2025Once more, we’ve been absolutely inundated with entries for our Christmas Colouring-In Competition! The standard has been incredibly high, making the task of choosing our winners a really tough one....
Blog Local Area News Selling & BuyingBank Of England Base Rate Cut: What It Means for the Property MarketDecember 18, 2025Today the Bank of England has reduced the base interest rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking the lowest level in almost three years. This decision was driven by falling inflation and a slowing economy,...
Blog Local Area News Selling & BuyingNationwide and Halifax Predict Rise in House PricesDecember 17, 2025The latest forecasts from leading industry analysts suggest some welcome news for homeowners thinking about selling; house prices are expected to rise next year, unlocking real momentum in the market....
Blog Mackenzie Smith NewsAre Home Buyers Depending on the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’?December 17, 2025At Mackenzie Smith, we’re always watching how different factors influence the confidence and behaviour of property buyers — including those taking their early steps on the housing ladder....
Blog Local Area Mackenzie Smith Selling & BuyingSpeeding Up Your Sale: Why Preparation Matters More Than EverDecember 16, 2025Our Managing Director of Residential and New Homes, Steve Tetlow, shares the most effective methods of speeding up the conveyancing process....
