January 2026 showed a market regaining momentum. Across much of the UK, sales agreed are running ahead of two years ago, led by the Midlands and East. Scotland and Wales are also strengthening. London remains mixed, and Northern Ireland softer. This is not a boom, but a steady, broad based rebuild driven by realistic pricing.

The Renters’ Rights Act introduces the biggest changes in private renting in decades. This guide breaks down the facts landlords need now, including key dates and compliance steps.

A stunning Grade II listed four-bedroom character home in Starston, Norfolk, offering 2.4 acres of gardens, elegant reception rooms, a charming farmhouse kitchen with Aga, and beautiful period features throughout. With outbuildings, countryside views, and spacious living, this is rural family life at its finest.

More households are reassessing space in early 2026. If your home feels tighter than it once did, this spring may offer the right conditions to move up.