Was property the darling bud of May? After digesting the reports and analysis, we can confirm that sales and lettings are in full bloom. Here is where the property market stands at almost 2025’s halfway point.

If you live in England and Wales and plan to buy a new build flat in the future, there’s a high chance it will be sold as commonhold. If you own an existing leasehold flat or plan to purchase one, it should become easier to switch from leaseholder to commonholder in the next few years.

Renting is not a barrier to enjoying the great outdoors but, just with the interior of a property, you will be required to look after the garden and behave in a respectful manner.

We’re always being told to eat our greens but this season, it’s time to decorate with them too! Homeware stores and online retailers are awash with two predominant shades of green: matcha and pistachio.

The first third of 2025 is over and April was full of surprises. The month was a time for stamp duty revisions and Stateside politics – both impacting local property markets. Let’s review the key statistics.

When Country Life magazine ran an article on the biggest property turn offs, we expected the usual suspects to be detailed – lack of parking, a small kitchen or too few bedrooms - but we were surprised.

Hands up if you have £1,470 in savings? It’s a hefty amount but that’s the approximate sum renters need to cover the average UK tenancy deposit. We know it’s not easy to amass this sort of money, so here’s our advice on how to save for a tenancy deposit.

There are countless articles on how to add value to your home, from converting the loft and installing double glazing, to building an outdoor kitchen and adding a driveway. One area that’s often overlooked is home tech and it shouldn’t be.

Affordability in the property market is usually finely poised when it comes to renting versus homeownership but this spring, the pendulum has swung back in favour of buying a home.

March madness? Perhaps. We look back at the property market over the last four weeks, reporting on the figures, announcements and news that will affect home movers. Here’s what we learnt.

Are you in the 75% of people who aren’t concerned about or don’t realise the indoor pollution risks of using a gas hob? Good Housekeeping recently discovered many of us are unaware about the serious health risks of cooking with gas but it’s an issue that’s gaining more prominence.