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.

Discover this exceptional 5-bedroom Grade II Listed detached character cottage in Norfolk, set on approximately one acre. Featuring a main house with 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, and a stylish kitchen, plus a self-contained 1-bedroom cottage/annexe, extensive gardens, and a gated driveway.

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The latest figures on the average rent paid by new tenants in February 2026 reveal a market that is no longer moving in one direction across the UK. Instead, regional differences are becoming clearer, with some areas still seeing modest growth while others, particularly in the South, are starting to soften.