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....
Blog News Selling & BuyingPost-Budget Survey Points to a Strong 2026 Property MarketDecember 10, 2025Whilst some feared that new taxes and political posturing might stall demand after the Autumn Budget, a timely new survey from OnTheMarket found growing evidence that the market is turning a...
Blog Events Local Area Mackenzie Smith News Selling & BuyingMackenzie Smith Hartley Wintney Wins British Property AwardDecember 09, 2025We are thrilled to announce that our Hartley Wintney office has once again been recognised for excellence, winning the British Property Award for Hartley Wintney for the second consecutive year....
Blog Landlords Local Area New Homes News Selling & BuyingThe 2025 Budget effects on the Property IndustryNovember 26, 2025Delivering the 2025 budget today, Rachel Reeves confirmed several major changes that have tax implications for homeowners and landlords. Whilst some pre-Budget speculations did not materialise,...
Blog Local Area Mackenzie Smith Selling & BuyingThe Budget Tomorrow: Could Mansion Tax Impact You?November 25, 2025As the November Budget fast approaches, homeowners are being urged to take note: a new levy on high-value homes, often called the “mansion tax,” is firmly back on the agenda. Far from being a...
Blog Local Area Mackenzie Smith News Selling & BuyingGovernment Backed Plans to Digitalise Home BuyingNovember 24, 2025Digitisation sits at the heart of the government’s reform proposals, which are as yet in the early stages, with the potential to change the experience for buyers, sellers and professionals across...
Blog Local Area Selling & BuyingThe November Budget: Remove Stamp Duty to Get Britain MovingNovember 20, 2025If you’ve been watching the property headlines lately, it’s clear: the market is caught in a slight limbo, with some buyers and sellers waiting for clarity from the next budget. A key issue...
Blog News Selling & BuyingIs it a Borrowers’ Market?November 19, 2025We're now seeing encouraging signs of stabilisation in the UK mortgage market, with factors creating a distinct environment that is proving more favourable for borrowers....
