If you are thinking about moving in the next 6 to 12 months, a market appraisal is often the best first step. It gives you a clearer view of value, timing and buyer demand, helping you plan with more confidence in a competitive 2026 market.

March has been a month of genuine contrasts in the property market. Asking prices have edged up, buyer activity has held relatively firm, and the spring selling season has arrived broadly on cue, yet there's an undercurrent of uncertainty that anyone thinking about moving needs to be aware of.

The government's 2030 deadline for EPC C compliance is four years away, but the average major energy improvement — from initial assessment through planning, procurement and works — can take considerably longer than most landlords expect and from late 2026, the very way EPCs are measured and reported is changing.

This guide is designed to help landlords and agents understand what happens if they commit an offence or break the rules. This guide is designed to help landlords and agents understand the tenancy reform enforcement measures in Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which will come into force on or from 1 May 2026.

Rental demand remains resilient in early 2026, but growth has moderated. For landlords, spring is less about reacting and more about refining strategy.

With mortgage rates steadier and spring listings emerging, March 2026 offers buyers a balanced window before peak competition intensifies.

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.

After a subdued end to 2025, the first quarter of 2026 has quietly rebuilt confidence in the housing market. March may be the strategic launch point sellers have been waiting for.

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.

Searching for the right home can be overwhelming. Use this practical checklist to stay organised, confident and ready to act when the right property appears.

Not every home that goes on the market ends up sold but knowing the reasons why can be the difference between “listed” and “sold”.

With Easter just around the corner, now is a strategic moment to prepare your home for market, before buyer demand peaks and properties move fastest.