Regional Property Market Update Summer 2025: East Midlands
The housing market has shown continued resilience, maintaining momentum after the pre-April stamp duty rush. While price growth is beginning to ease as supply increases, mover activity remains steady, reflecting a strong current of underlying market demand. Buyer activity After a busier-than-usual March due to looming stamp duty changes, monthly mortgage approvals declined by 4.9% […]
Regional Property Market Update Summer 2025: West Midlands
The housing market has shown continued resilience, maintaining momentum after the pre-April stamp duty rush. While price growth is beginning to ease as supply increases, mover activity remains steady, reflecting a strong current of underlying market demand. Buyer activity After a busier-than-usual March due to looming stamp duty changes, monthly mortgage approvals declined by 4.9% […]
Summer 2025 UK Property Market Report: Renewed activity
The housing market has shown continued resilience, maintaining momentum after the pre-April stamp duty rush. While price growth is beginning to ease as supply increases, mover activity remains steady, reflecting a strong current of underlying market demand. Buyer activity After a busier-than-usual March due to looming stamp duty changes, monthly mortgage approvals declined by 4.9% […]
The Guild sets the standard with numerous 2025 ESTAS Shortlistings
The Guild of Property Professionals has once again demonstrated the strength of its network, with over 80 Member offices winning ‘Best in Postcode’ awards for 2025. This success automatically shortlists these Members for regional and national awards, with the overall winners to be announced at the prestigious ESTAS Awards ceremony on 17th October 2025, at […]
How to Turn Your Home’s Weaknesses into Strengths
Do you want to sell your property? In order for your home to appeal to the widest range of potential buyers, it’s a good idea to identify its strengths and weaknesses. Every property is different. Your home might have beautiful windows and a state-of-the-art kitchen, but be in desperate need of a fresh coat of […]
How many homes should you look at before making an offer?
Looking for your perfect property is an exciting experience. Once you’ve searched online and spoken to your local Guild Member about what you’re searching for, it’s time to start the viewings. But how many should you do before you make an offer? What if your first property seems perfect? Should you keep looking? We asked […]
How to upgrade your home for less
The home you purchase isn’t always your dream property. However, you can turn your property into the home of your dreams with a few quick fixes. Some property additions can even add value to your home. Take a look at our best tips to upgrade your home for less. Paint your kitchen cabinets If you’re […]
How to save a deposit for your first home
Saving for a deposit can feel overwhelming, but the key is simple: start saving now. Here are some practical tips to help you kickstart your journey toward homeownership. Start with a Realistic Plan Setting a manageable monthly savings goal gets the ball rolling. Don’t let the total deposit amount intimidate you—take it step by step. […]
How to tell if an area has a good community spirit
When you’re searching for a new home, it’s not just about the house itself — the neighbourhood and the community around it are just as important. A strong sense of community can make a huge difference in your day-to-day life, whether you’re raising a family, working remotely, or simply looking to feel connected to your […]
The best places to live in the UK
Saffron Walden in Essex tops a list of 72 locations in this year’s Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide, released online on Friday 21st March. Judges at The Sunday Times visited all the locations and assessed factors from schools to transport, broadband speeds and mobile signal to culture, as well as access to green […]
