WHY was this home on the market for 545 days???




Thinking of renting out your home? With major rental reforms arriving in 2026, the days of private, informal lettings are over. Here’s what every homeowner needs to know to stay compliant, protected and prepared.
The EPC C deadline is now set for 1 October 2030 and it applies to every rented home, not just new tenancies. Costs are capped, exemptions exist, and the Warm Homes Plan is pushing a “fabric first” approach. Here’s what it means and how to stay ahead of it.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75%. Here’s who benefits, what it could do to buyer confidence going into the New Year, and what the big forecasts are saying about 2026.
New Year, fresh goals, if moving home by spring 2026 is on your list, now’s the moment to plan. Understand how long properties took to go under offer and complete in 2025, and the key steps you need to hit your timeline. Read on to map out your best move ever.