You’re eight weeks into a sale. Surveys are done. Your solicitor has been chasing the other side for three weeks. Then a message from your estate agent: “The buyer has had second thoughts. They’re worried about the running costs on the...
Still On The Market? How To Sell A House That Isn’t Selling This Summer
If you have a “For Sale” sign outside your property right now, you might be noticing a distinct lack of phone calls. You are not alone. A staggering three out of five UK homes listed for sale since January are still sitting unsold, according to Zoopla’s...
Why Property Chains Are Collapsing
So you’ve accepted an offer on your home. Your solicitor is on the case. You’ve mentally started packing. Then the phone rings – someone three steps up the chain has pulled out. Your sale is dead. You’re back to square one, and you’ve...
Home Buying and Selling Reform
The UK’s home buying and selling system is moving toward reform, and that shift could change how cash house-buying companies operate. For sellers, the big question is whether these changes will make transactions faster, clearer, and less stressful, or simply add new...
The Battle Reshaping the UK Property Market in 2026
Two forces now drive the UK property market. First-time buyers account for 58% of all purchases, the highest proportion ever recorded. Cash buyers represent 19-35% of transactions, depending on region. These groups compete for the same properties, but they operate...