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Birdnesting isn’t an entirely new concept. You could find this living arrangement on the fringe of mainstream property in the early 2000s. Yet with house prices (and rents, for that matter) staying at the higher end of affordability, birdnesting has ingrained itself deeper into society,

The private rented sector is preparing for one of the most significant legislative overhauls in decades. The newly passed Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will reshape how landlords operate and how tenants engage with the market. With implementation expected to begin in 2026, now is the time for landlords to familiarise themselves with the changes and assess how they will affect property management.

Local estate agency Sansome & George, is receiving well-deserved praise for their exceptional service, professionalism, and deep-rooted local knowledge. With numerous clients sharing glowing testimonials, it's clear that the agency stands out not just for its property expertise but also for the personable and dedicated support it delivers throughout the often complex process of buying or selling a home.

We’re on the cusp of perhaps the most important Budget of the decade and many landlords will be questioning where the Chancellor’s address will leave lettings, especially on the matter of income tax. This tax is applied to profits made by landlords who privately own their buy-to-lets.

Behind many of the smiling faces waving their children off through the school gates is an adult still recovering from the exhausting process that is choosing the best school and securing a place.

October was about laying foundations for future change. In fact, we can’t remember a month so heavy with reform and rumour. Here’s a recap of what happened and how it impacted the market.

Ensuring the renters listed on the tenancy agreement are the only people living in your property is an important part of protecting your asset but it’s the season for stowaways.

Understated, timeless and very much in vogue, the Cotswold interior is what’s grabbing our attention. The area, which sits across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire, is known for its limestone cottages, rolling hills and celebrity residents. 

Buying and selling property may radically change in the next four years, and you have the opportunity to shape the future. The Government has announced a 12 week consultation on a wide range of proposed reforms, with the general public from across the UK invited to contribute their views.

September 2025 wasn’t straightforward. Rumours of a change to stamp duty and a looming Autumn Budget slightly muted the market. Serious buyers and sellers, however, remained determined to make their move. 

According to interior designer Abigail Ahern, every room in the home needs nine sources of light. While nine may be a bit excessive, there are valuable lessons to be learnt from the interior design world.

Climbing up the property ladder might be a thing of the past if new analysis is correct. The latest Barclays Property Insights report reveals an increasing number of first-time buyers are bypassing the bottom two rungs of the property ladder and debuting with unexpectedly big homes.