April is a good time for buyers to focus on readiness rather than guesswork. In a market where choice has improved but confidence remains mixed, being organised can make all the difference when the right home comes along.

Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.

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.

The data is clear. Nearly 42% of UK homes find a buyer within the first four weeks of hitting the market, proving those early days matter most. Serious buyers act fast, and pricing correctly from Day One creates momentum. Testing the market can work, but only briefly. Stay overpriced too long, and buyers move on. Click the link to learn more...