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Sunny, bright, rich and energetic: the Dulux Colour of the Year 2025 is True Joy. The shade, reminiscent of the most golden egg yolk or the classic pot of Coleman’s English mustard, is not for the faint hearted but it has been chosen for its ability to add joy to the smallest of spaces.

Autumn arrived and so did the start of the seasonal home moving peak. Encouragingly, our team noticed a shift in enquiry levels across the board. Here are 11 things we learnt about the property market in September.

It’s amazing how quickly we amass personal possessions, paperwork, clothes and collectables. Before long, our homes can overflow with things we have got used to seeing and items we can’t bear to part with but too much of anything, however, can be a seller’s worst enemy.

The latest rental report from Rightmove suggests there are 17 tenants enquiring about every available rental property it lists. When demand is high and there are multiple applicants, how do you decide who’s best?

Step away from grey. Move on from magnolia. It’s time to try dopamine décor - a celebration of vibrancy and fun, often with contrasting shades and styles seen across the home. Its purpose? Dopamine décor is designed to uplift spirits, boost moods and stimulate the part of the brain that floods the body with happiness.

Summer lull? Not this year. The property market has been buzzing with buyers and news of a base rate reduction. Here are 11 things we learnt about the property market in August.

If you thought damage and rent arrears were the only reasons for deposit deductions, think again. Two separate pieces of research highlight how dirt can be a renter’s end-of-tenancy nemesis.

edecorating before you put your home on the market is a time-honoured way of increasing its appeal. Making each room feel fresher and improving how it appears in photographs will make the right impression with buyers but a new coat of paint can also alter spatial perceptions.

Summer slowdown? Not from where we’re sitting. The home moving market continued to deliver results, reports and regional data as it moved through July. Here are 11 things we learnt about buying, selling, renting and investing over the last 4 weeks.

Much has been made of resistance among landlords to upgrade their properties to be more energy efficient but if this year’s Handelsbanken Property Investor Report is accurate, the tide has turned.

It’s true that the property market cools slightly during July and August but if you’re looking to sell your home for a higher price, look no further than a summer sale, as a new survey has proven.

With the votes counted and a host of new faces milling about Downing Street, we can start to unpick what a Labour Government will mean for buyers, sellers, renters and property investors.