The latest 0.25% interest rate cut may look modest on paper, saving the average variable mortgage holder around £31 a month, but its real influence runs deeper. Property markets are powered by confidence, and with mortgage rates easing and lenders competing again, sentiment is shifting. That change in mood is starting to matter.

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.

If you’re planning to sell in early 2026, now is the time to understand the timeline, the preparation and the steps that will help you move smoothly from listing to completion.

With ongoing reforms and rising compliance demands across the UK, managing a rental property alone is becoming increasingly complex. Here’s why professional management now matters more than ever.