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Despite successive Governments promising to reform the leasehold system in England and Wales (more on that later) – and the abolition of leasehold property status in Scotland – millions of homeowners only own bricks and mortar and not the land on which the property sits.

If you have rented a property in the last year or so, you may be among the 1 in 5 tenants who was asked to provide a rental guarantor in order to secure the property. If you are new renting, you may well be asked to supply a guarantor in the near future.

October went out with a bang, thanks to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivering the Autumn Budget. While the announcement may have hogged the headlines, there were some encouraging property stories you may have missed. Here are 11 things we learnt about the property market in October.

There’s something about shuffling out of bed and straight to the shower – with zero fear of seeing anyone enroute – that is utterly sensible and hotel-style swanky in equal measure.

Garden rooms are a property asset that gained popularity during the pandemic but recent analysis of Google data by Legal & General revealed that searches for outbuildings are still incredibly high.

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.