Selling your home in Tamworth in 2026: What buyers want now
Tamworth’s property market is moving. Prices in the B79 postcode have risen by 6.5% year on year, buyer demand is holding strong, and a £21 million town centre regeneration is reshaping how people see this part of Staffordshire. If you’ve been thinking about selling, 2026 is shaping up to be a genuinely good time to […]
Sutton Coldfield house prices in 2026: What sellers need to know
If you own a home in Sutton Coldfield and you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to sell, two major decisions made this year have changed the picture significantly – and both work in your favour. Earlier in 2026, Birmingham City Council confirmed it would remove all 21 proposed green belt sites from […]
Solihull and Birmingham property prices: What’s your home worth in 2026?
There’s a number doing the rounds that could be misleading a lot of homeowners right now. Solihull’s average asking price sits at £453,162 – but the average sold price is £380,501. That’s a £73,000 gap between what sellers hope to achieve and what buyers are actually paying. If you’re thinking about selling, that gap matters. […]
Buying in the Yorkshire Dales: What the 2026 second-home tax means for buyers in Grassington, Settle and Malham
If you’ve been dreaming of a stone cottage in the Dales, the rules have changed. North Yorkshire Council’s 100% council tax premium on second homes is now in full effect, and in August 2026 a petition with around 1,000 signatures – gathered by the SHOUT campaign – was handed to the council calling for the […]
Renting in Manchester city centre: What tenants need to know in 2026
Manchester’s rental market continues to be one of the busiest in the UK. Whether you’re searching for a converted warehouse apartment in Ancoats, a modern flat in Salford, or a home in Hulme, Ardwick or Old Trafford, demand remains strong, and well-presented properties are often snapped up quickly. The good news is that tenants have […]
Selling in Lichfield in 2026: What WS13 and WS14 prices tell you
Lichfield is one of the most compelling places to sell property in the Midlands right now. With a median house price of £300,000 – sitting £15,000 above the UK national median and a full £73,000 above the Staffordshire county median – homeowners here are in a genuinely strong position. But the story doesn’t end with […]
Leeds selective licensing 2026: What landlords need to know now
If you’re a landlord with property in Leeds, the clock has already started. The Leeds selective licensing scheme went live on 9 February 2026, and nearly six months in, enforcement is no longer a future concern – it’s happening right now. Leeds City Council is actively using council tax records and tenancy data to track […]
Downsizing in Annan in 2026: What DG12 sellers need to know
Downsizing is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not just about moving to a smaller home – it’s about choosing a lifestyle that works better for where you are right now. If you’re living in a larger family home in Annan and wondering whether it’s time to make the move, you’re […]
Catherinefield Farm: What Dumfries’s biggest ever housing approval means for Heathhall sellers in 2026
If you own a home in Heathhall, this is the local planning news that matters most to you right now. In February 2026, Dumfries and Galloway Council approved a 296-home development at Catherinefield Farm – the largest single housing approval in Dumfries’s history. It’s big news for the town, but what does it actually mean […]
The second homes tax in Kendal: What it means for buyers and sellers in 2026
If you own or are looking to buy a second home in Kendal, one policy change has quietly shifted the local property landscape more than anything else in recent years. Westmorland and Furness Council’s 100% council tax premium on furnished second homes – which came into effect from April 2025 – is now in full […]
Selling your home in Carlisle: What’s the market doing in 2026?
If you’re thinking about selling a house in Carlisle in 2026, you’re asking the right questions at the right time. The local market has been quietly building momentum, and understanding what’s driving buyer demand right now can make a real difference to your sale price and timeline. This guide breaks down what’s actually happening across […]