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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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Conservatives Launch Petition to Scrap Stamp Duty 
Stamp Duty Tax has returned to the spotlight, with the Conservative Party launching a new petition calling for it be… 
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Mortgage Rates Shift, but Opportunities Remain! 
Recent global events have begun to influence the mortgage landscape, with some major lenders adjusting their fixed-rate products in response… 
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House Valuation: Pricing in a Competitive Market 
As we move further into the spring selling season, the rise in home sellers provides a reminder of something we… 
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House Prices Resilient 
We're seeing property prices hold steady as the latest figures from Halifax House Price Index also offer another encouraging signal… 
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Spring Statement 2026 
Today’s Spring Statement was one of the most talked-about fiscal events so far this year, particularly for anyone connected to… 
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The Psychology of a Spring Home Move 
As we move towards spring, something begins to shift in the property market. 
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Team Success at Our 2026 Company Conference 
The whole Mackenzie Smith team had the welcome opportunity to get together yesterday, for our annual Company Conference.   
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Selling Success at Farnborough Park 
Our Farnborough team are pleased to be celebrating another fast and successful sale in one of the town’s most sought-after… 
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Semi-detached Home Sold Fast in Farnborough 
When people talk about a property having a “good launch”, what do they really mean? For us, it means strategical… 
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AI: The New Property Search Tool 
AI Searches are changing how buyers look for their new home and we’re well-prepared for the shift. 
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Google Searches for Estate Agents Rise in 2026 
Online searches for estate agents have risen significantly at the start of this year, with reported figures showing a 12%… 
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Rightmove Reports Strongest Start to a Year for Prices Since 2020 
Rightmove’s latest House Price Index for February 2026 reveals a market that has kicked off the year with the most…