Regional Property Market Update Autumn 2026: East Midlands

The housing market has shown real resilience this summer, with transactions holding up and buyers still willing to move when the right property comes along. As we head into the key autumn season, a new Prime Minister brings the chance to reset the policy agenda ahead of the Budget.     Rates on Hold    Inflation […]

Regional Property Market Update Autumn 2026: Southern Home Counties

The housing market has shown real resilience this summer, with transactions holding up and buyers still willing to move when the right property comes along. As we head into the key autumn season, a new Prime Minister brings the chance to reset the policy agenda ahead of the Budget.        Rates on Hold  […]

Regional Property Market Update Autumn 2026: West of England

The housing market has shown real resilience this summer, with transactions holding up and buyers still willing to move when the right property comes along. As we head into the key autumn season, a new Prime Minister brings the chance to reset the policy agenda ahead of the Budget.  Rates on Hold   Inflation fell more […]

Regional Property Market Update Autumn 2026: West Midlands

The housing market has shown real resilience this summer, with transactions holding up and buyers still willing to move when the right property comes along. As we head into the key autumn season, a new Prime Minister brings the chance to reset the policy agenda ahead of the Budget.     Rates on Hold    Inflation […]

Regional Property Market Update Autumn 2026: Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk

The housing market has shown real resilience this summer, with transactions holding up and buyers still willing to move when the right property comes along. As we head into the key autumn season, a new Prime Minister brings the chance to reset the policy agenda ahead of the Budget.      Rates on Hold     […]

Mortgage borrowing more than doubles as buyer confidence continues to build

The latest lending figures from the Bank of England provide another encouraging sign that confidence is returning to the housing market. While buyers continue to navigate a changing economic landscape, the latest data suggests that many are pressing ahead with their home-moving plans.    Mortgage borrowing sees a significant jump  According to the Bank of […]

Over 100 Guild Estate Agents Shortlisted for the 2026 ESTAS Awards

More than 100 estate agency offices from The Guild of Property Professionals network have been shortlisted for the 2026 ESTAS Awards, recognising their commitment to delivering outstanding customer service across the UK.   The ESTAS Awards are unique because winners and finalists are chosen based on verified customer reviews. Homebuyers, sellers, landlords and tenants are […]

How can first-time buyers get on the ladder faster?

Buying a first home can feel more challenging than ever. With fluctuating property prices, deposit hurdles, affordability checks and changing market conditions, many first-time buyers are asking the same question: how do I get on the property ladder sooner?  The good news is that there isn’t just one route to homeownership. From smart saving strategies […]