AT HOME Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme go far enough?🔨🏡

AT HOME Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme go far enough?🔨🏡

The start of this April will see households able to apply for grants up to £5,000 to support the switch from using gas boilers to eco-friendly heat pumps when their current boiler needs replacing.

This initiative comes as the government cracks down on carbon emissions in order to reach the 2050 net-zero targets and will significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption as well as slashing energy prices. To continue reading, please Click Here


Get in touch with us

In May 2026, pricing strategy matters more than ever. With more homes on the market and buyers watching affordability closely, setting the right asking price can make all the difference to your next move.

If you step back, a familiar pattern emerges. We rent when young, buy as life settles, and often own outright later on. Yet it’s not the same for everyone, with more people renting into later life. Property reflects life stages, choices and timing. To learn more, click the link and read on.

The UK housing market may look balanced at first glance, but property trends tell a very different story when you zoom in locally. The mix of homes in an area shapes buyer demand, property values, and selling speeds. National data sets the scene, but local insight reveals what really drives your market. Click the link to learn more...

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.