May is a key month for sellers, but more homes are competing for attention. If you are thinking of moving this spring, here is how the current market is shaping buyer behaviour and what helps a home stand out.

Rental demand remains resilient in early 2026, but growth has moderated. For landlords, spring is less about reacting and more about refining strategy.

April is a good time for buyers to focus on readiness rather than guesswork. In a market where choice has improved but confidence remains mixed, being organised can make all the difference when the right home comes along.

There's a lot of talk about AI in estate agency, and rightly so. But here at Millbanks, I've noticed a worrying trend. Many agents are simply using this powerful new technology to speed up old, ineffective processes. Let me explain why I believe that's a mistake, and how we do things differently.