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17/09/2026

Where does a sale reach exchange fastest?

The North East is England's quickest region, with 58.4% of transactions reaching exchange within three months. Outer London is slowest at 31.1%, a gap of 27.3 percentage points. Yorkshire and The Humber sits close behind at 55.6%.

Scotland, running a separate legal system, outpaces all of England, with 72% of agreed sales reaching exchange within three months.

Nick Huntley, our Sales Director, called the regional divide "striking" and pointed to the shortcomings of England's "slow and stagnant legal system."

Full findings in our latest Property & Homemover Report.

16/09/2026

505 properties are leaving the private rented sector every day.

That’s a staggering - and worrying - figure. In fact, the PRS has lost almost 835,000 properties so far this decade.

We're now four months on from the first phase of the Renters' Rights Act being introduced. So why are so many landlords still deciding to leave the market?

We explore the reasons behind this trend in our latest blog.

Read it here:

Property market intelligence expert TwentyEA discuss why so many landlords are still leaving the Private Rental Sector.

15/09/2026

Your vendors want confidence.

Barclays research found that 28% of potential purchasers don’t feel confident navigating the homebuying process, with the conveyancing process (37%), understanding taxes and fees (37%) and paperwork (32%) among the biggest areas of uncertainty.

For estate agents, there’s a big opportunity here to hand-hold vendors through transactions. Be the person your vendors turn to when they’re unsure. Keep them informed and guide them through the process.

And back that advice up with real local market intelligence. Know how prices are moving in their area. Understand local demand and supply. Show how long properties are taking to sell.

If you do this consistently, you won’t just win the instruction; you’ll build a reputation that brings them back the next time they move.

Our Insight platform gives you all the data you need to know about your patch. Interested in a demo? Get in touch.

11/09/2026

What a great event!

Our Sales Director, Nick Huntley, and Head of Sales, Alex Vernon-Smith, have had a fantastic couple of days at PropTech Connect.

It was great to see so many familiar faces from across the industry, and to see how the property sector is embracing technology and innovation.

If you didn’t get a chance to catch up with Nick or Alex, feel free to reach out for a chat.

09/09/2026

Price cuts are dominating the 2026 property market, with a staggering 38.6% of successful sales requiring at least one discount to close the deal.

A recent GetAgent survey reveals a fierce battle for listings, with 95% of estate agents accusing rivals of overvaluing properties just to win business. In fact, 89% report losing an instruction in the last year to a competitor pushing an unrealistic price tag.

But overpricing is a dangerous game in 2026. With housing supply hitting record highs - up 2.1% year-to-date compared to last year - buyers hold all the cards. With more choice and more negotiating power than ever, the message to agents and sellers is clear: if your price isn't fair, your property won’t move.

07/09/2026

The 2026 housing market in 3 numbers:

-Transactions: 2.5% lower year-on-year ⬇️
-Supply: 2.1% higher year-on-year ⬆️
-Demand: 5.4% lower year-on-year ⬇️

Our latest market update is out now. Buyer confidence remains subdued as mortgage affordability and wider economic uncertainty continue to weigh on demand. Demand is falling across all UK regions, with the biggest declines seen in Northern Ireland at 10.1%, followed by Inner London at 10.0%.

For buyers who are eager to move, it’s good news. Supply is increasing across almost the entire UK, with new properties coming to market up in every region except for Northern Ireland and Wales.

More choice and less competition from other buyers could give those actively looking to move more negotiating power.

The question for agents is whether you can turn this growing supply into transactions.

01/09/2026

Back to school, back to business.

As the children head back to school this September, the property market steps up a gear, and this term there's a new item on the reading list: the government's home-buying reforms.

The roadmap makes one thing clear. Upfront information is coming, and sales packs are set to become the new standard.
Think of it as homework worth doing early. You can start building those packs now, and two of our platforms do the heavy lifting.

TwentyEA SEARCH gives you the full DNA of any property: construction type, tenure, council tax band, last sold price, and the risks that stall a mortgage later, like flood risk or non-standard construction. Enough to build a credible sales pack and catch problems before a buyer's solicitor does.

Our INSIGHT shows how your whole patch is really performing: completion times, fall-through rates, valuations against prices achieved, and how you compare to every competitor nearby. Sharper pricing, fewer surprises once a sale is agreed.

Do the prep now and give buyers what they need sooner, so every sale stands a better chance of completing.
Don't get caught out when the bell rings. Contact us to see what both platforms can do to get you ready.

27/08/2026

Spotlight on property supply:

- 2026 has seen the highest number of properties for sale we’ve ever reported, with supply up 2.4% year-to-date compared with 2025.
- Supply is up year on year across every price band below £1m, with the strongest growth at 4.1% in £0 to £200k properties, followed by 2.8% growth in £200k to £350k properties.
-Supply has risen in 10 out of 13 regions, with the biggest rise in the South East (+4.7% YoY).

When buyers have more choice, pricing accurately becomes even more important. If you want your stock to shift, price it right.

That's the national picture. Curious how supply is really moving in your area? Get in touch.

26/08/2026

Do first-time buyers have a better chance of getting on the property ladder in 2026?

Instruction prices have eased in 2026, falling to £438,500 - a 1.2% or £5,500 drop over the last year.

Prices are falling or broadly static across most of the country, with only Scotland and Northern Ireland bucking the trend and seeing increases.

For homeowners, that may not be welcome news. But for first-time buyers, there’s a glimmer of hope.

Prices aren’t racing ahead as they have in the past, giving buyers more time to save and plan.

That’s the theory, anyway. With the cost of living still squeezing budgets, the Bank of Mum and Dad often needs to come to the rescue to help give first-timers a leg up.

25/08/2026

The lettings market is showing some signs of relief.

There is some positive movement in the rental market this year:

-Supply is up 15.3% year to date on 2025, rising by 114,700 properties over the last year. Growth is strongest at the lower end, with supply up 16.5% for £0-£800pcm and 17.7% for £800-£1,500pcm price ranges.

-Demand is also up 3.8% year to date compared with 2025, with the strongest growth coming in the lowest price bands. Demand is increasing across 11 of 13 regions.

-Available stock increased for renters in July by 1.3% in the last year, a small increase but a welcome one after years of decline.

-Affordability remains an issue with let agreed prices remaining flat in year to date 2026 at £1,463pcm.

There are more properties and more choice, but can renters afford them?