Britain’s Over‑55s Face ‘Impossible’ Search as Bungalow Supply Crashes
A growing number of older homeowners say they’re trapped in properties that no longer meet their needs, as new research commissioned by Uplifts reveals the UK is now facing a…
What the Demise of PM Law Reveals About Post-Exchange Risk
The recent collapse of a major conveyancing firm is an unwelcome reminder of just how exposed both conveyancers – as well as their sellers – are to the failures that…
Gen Z Most Selective Homebuyers Despite Struggling to get on the Ladder
Gen Z are the UK’s most selective homebuyers, despite struggling most to get on the ladder, new research shows. Young adults may be facing the toughest barriers to home ownership,…
Renters’ Rights Effect Drives Unprecedented Demand Dispute Resolution
Industry redress scheme flooded with enquiries ahead of Act going live in May The impending implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act has already led to unprecedented demand for The Property…
Hidden Electrical Defects Cost Sellers Time and Money
As the spring home selling season approaches, traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for the UK property market, NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for…
UK House Price Outlook in 2026 — Modest Growth Amid Mixed Signals
As the UK housing market moves through 2026, the broad consensus among analysts and property economists points to modest but generally positive house price growth — following several years of…
Conveyancing Fees Rise 3x Faster Than Inflation
Annual research of 100 residential conveyancing firms across England and Wales shows that average legal fees have risen comfortably ahead of recent CPI levels. Now in its sixth year, the…
Roof Damage Costs Sellers More Than Any Other Exterior Issue
Two-thirds of buyers would slash offers over visible roof or gutter damage – yet most sellers aren’t prioritising repairs Damaged roofs and gutters are the single biggest reason UK buyers…
How to Cut Completion Times by Over a Month
YouConvey, one of the UK’s first collaborative conveyancing services, has demonstrated a way to drastically reduce completion timelines by up to five weeks. This has been achieved through a combination…