The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Essential guide for tenants
The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 marks a significant shift in England’s rental landscape, with a focus on strengthening tenant protections and raising standards across the sector for millions of tenants. Having received Royal Assent in October 2025, the legislation comes into force on 1 May 2026, bringing with it a wide range […]
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Essential guide for landlords
The much-awaited Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force on 1 May 2026. The legislation introduces wide-ranging changes designed to improve tenant security, transparency, and fairness, while also encouraging higher standards across the sector. For responsible landlords already maintaining good-quality homes and professional practices, many of the changes will reflect existing best practice. However, the […]
Why is my home not selling?
There can be multiple factors as to why a home isn’t selling: the time of year, the condition of the property, or even the effectiveness of its marketing. Just as you invested carefully when buying your home, it’s important to invest in the selling process too, because expectations and costs have risen in line with […]
International Women’s Day: Celebrating in 2026
International Women’s Day is a global annual event that celebrates the achievements of women, highlights the importance of gender equality, and calls on organisations and individuals to continue driving positive change. Together, we can create a future where all women in our industry are empowered, supported and set up to thrive. At The Guild of […]
Spring 2026 UK Property Market Report: Steady Momentum
Solid foundations The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market. Interest rates held Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]
Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: London
Solid foundations The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market. Interest rates held Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]
Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: Scotland
Solid foundations The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market. Interest rates held Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]
Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: Wales
Solid foundations The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market. Interest rates held Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]
Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: Northern Ireland
Solid foundations The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market. Interest rates held Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]
Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: West Midlands
Solid foundations The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market. Interest rates held Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]