What do you do when the car’s not the star? That’s the question after new research by Aviva revealed more than 1 in 4 UK garage owners don’t use the space to park their car. From not being able to open the doors and a car that’s just too big for the space, to finding it difficult to park inside and a fear of damaging the vehicle, it appears garages are not serving their intended purpose.

September is one of the peak months for buying and selling property, with those who have delayed finding a new home starting to look in line with the new school year….and a new season.

Sansome & George Join Forces with Nexus Financial Services

August delivered some fantastic holiday weather but did the property market sizzle like the summer? There were certainly good things to report from the mortgage market. Moneyfacts said the average two-year, fixed mortgage rate dropped below 5% for the first time in three years. The new average rate of 4.99% is great news for those who like the certainty of a regular repayment amount. 

Books have long been used to display how cultured, educated and well-read someone is but have you given much thought to how your reading material may impress home buyers?

Landlords in England and Scotland are being urged to check the expiration date on their Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), with many due to run out this year.

In July, the Chancellor told a summit of financial leaders she was improving the prospects of first-time buyers and lower income property purchasers. Collectively known as the ‘Leeds Reforms’, Rachel Reeves outlined three key announcements that would boost the morale of borrowers across the UK.

Sansome & George Property Auctions are rapidly establishing themselves as a leading choice for buyers who value speed, transparency, and reliability in the property market.

Are you struggling to secure the home you’ve been dreaming of? You’re not alone. Today’s property market is more competitive than ever. The biggest challenge buyers face isn’t the desire to move — it’s the limited number of available homes and the race to act fast when the right one appears.

More Buyers Seeking Homes in the Country, Says Sansome & George Estate Agents

High summer has arrived but is the UK property market running hot? After digesting the latest round of reports, the verdict is we’re in a stable period. The absence of drastic highs and lows seen in previous years is great news for home movers.

UK Rental Market Hits New Highs, But Signs Point to a Shifting Landscape
Rightmove’s July 2025 Rental Trends Tracker reveals record rents, a more balanced market, and growing investor activity