Falling mortgage rates are bringing welcome relief to first-time buyers. Monthly repayments on the average UK first-time buyer mortgage are now around £355 less than three years ago — easing financial pressure and making homeownership feel more achievable for many ready to take their first step onto the property ladder.

When it comes to selling your home, small improvements can make a big difference to the final price you achieve. The good news is that you don’t always need a full renovation. With a few cost-effective upgrades, you can boost your property’s appeal and attract more motivated buyers.

Set amid 2.4 acres of tranquil countryside, this Grade II listed former farmhouse beautifully blends period charm with modern comfort. Featuring four bedrooms, a bespoke farmhouse kitchen with an electric Aga, elegant reception rooms, and landscaped gardens with outbuildings, it offers timeless rural living at its finest.

This beautifully extended three-bedroom semi-detached cottage offers the perfect blend of charm and modern living. Featuring a spacious sitting room, stylish, bright kitchen/diner, en suite master, landscaped garden with gazebo, garage, driveway, EV charging point, and no onward chain.