Managing a probate property while coping with loss can feel overwhelming. This gentle guide explains the key steps, realistic timescales for 2026, and what to expect when selling a home as part of an estate.

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.

The end of the year is a natural time to look back, while also looking forward, and hoping for the best in 2026. At Trading Places, we are pleased to say we played a strong role in assisting so many people to move home in, out and around Leytonstone and surrounding areas. We look forward to helping many more next year.

As we close out 2025, it is becoming increasingly clear that the private rented sector is entering a period of adjustment rather than retreat. For landlords, particularly those operating in and around London, the coming years will be shaped less by demand – which remains strong – and more by regulation and compliance costs.