When is the best time of year to sell a home?

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Putting your home up for sale can feel putting a brand new life chapter in motion. But the big question – when to do it? Our latest research shows that February and March are the best months to list your home if you’re want to maximise your chances of a successful sale. In fact, nearly … Read more

What are the benefits of buying a new-build home?

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3 – 9 February 2025 is New Homes Week. So we’re shining a spotlight on just some of the benefits you can expect with a move to a new-build home. Some go without saying: you get to immerse yourself in an untouched space, a home for making memories in that’s only ever been yours. But … Read more

5 castles worthy of The Traitors

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With the third season of BBC hit show The Traitors coming to an end this week, we couldn’t resist a look round some showstopping castles that wouldn’t look out of place on the set of the show. From estates with large grounds perfect for hosting the prize-winning ‘missions’, to homes with plenty of nooks to … Read more

Why have house prices risen this month?

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With festive decorations packed away and normal life resuming, it seems that lots of people’s thoughts are turning towards what a 2025 move could look like for them. Our first House Price Index of the year shows that the national average house price has risen by 1.7% this month, to £366,189.  Since recording our busiest … Read more

Record-breaking Boxing Day bounce for sellers and home-hunters

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Boxing Day has long been known for its traditional ‘bounce’ in housing market activity, as after the quiet of Christmas Day, people’s thoughts quickly turn to what a new year, and a new home, could look like. This year, that bounce reached record-breaking levels, with 2024 marking the busiest Boxing Day ever for both new … Read more