Blog Local Area Selling & BuyingGoogle Searches for Estate Agents Rise in 2026February 20, 2026Online searches for estate agents have risen significantly at the start of this year, with reported figures showing a 12% increase in January alone....
Blog Mackenzie Smith Selling & BuyingRightmove Reports Strongest Start to a Year for Prices Since 2020February 16, 2026Rightmove’s latest House Price Index for February 2026 reveals a market that has kicked off the year with the most powerful price growth in six years....
Blog News Selling & BuyingProperty Shares React to AI Hype, While Real Estate Agents Stand FirmFebruary 16, 2026If you follow the financial headlines, you may have noticed a ripple through the property sector this week, as investor speculation on AI effects shares in major real estate firms....
Blog Mackenzie Smith Selling & BuyingWhy a Smooth Home Sale MattersFebruary 13, 2026When you decide to sell your home, it’s not just about getting a buyer, but how the whole journey feels from start to finish....
Blog Landlords Lettings Local AreaKey Factors for Evictions Before May 2026February 10, 2026With major tenancy reforms on the horizon, many landlords are understandably seeking clarity around their rights and responsibilities. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will introduce significant...
BlogHow to Prepare Your Garden for SpringFebruary 03, 2026There’s something about this time of year that invites a fresh start. The days begin to stretch out and early buds hint that warmer spring days are on the way. Suddenly, the garden feels full of...
Blog Local Area Selling & BuyingSantander Launch First Time Buyer 98% MortgageFebruary 03, 2026Santander has announced a new mortgage designed for first time home buyers, offering borrowing of up to 98% of a property’s value. It’s a move that could make a real difference for buyers who...
Blog Local Area News Selling & BuyingZoopla Reports Return of Buyer ConfidenceJanuary 29, 2026Zoopla’s latest House Price Index for January 2026 points to a housing market that is steadily regaining its footing....
Blog Landlords Lettings NewsGovernment to Cap Ground Rent FeesJanuary 27, 2026The UK Government has confirmed reforms are planned to the leasehold system that will bring welcome relief to apartment owners....
Blog Local Area News Selling & BuyingNationwide Mortgage Extension BoostJanuary 22, 2026There has been some genuinely encouraging news from the mortgage market this week, with Nationwide Building Society announcing an extension to its high loan-to-income lending, designed to support...