February 05, 2026
Mortgage update: more lenders are raising rates, but they still start from 3.51%
Here’s your latest mortgage update from Aaron Strutt, product director at Trinity Financial.
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February 03, 2026
Why February is a smart month to start your home search
If January is a quiet time of year and Spring sees a busy rush, February can offer a ‘sweet spot’ in the middle.
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January 29, 2026
How landlords can give notice of possession before the 1st of May
The Renters’ Rights Act will axe Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions from the 1st of May 2026. Until then, landlords can still legally serve one of these notices.
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January 29, 2026
Six stunning rentals on the market
As the winter evenings grow lighter, we might start hunting for a new home. Here are six of the most stunning properties on the rental market with Winkworth right now.
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January 20, 2026
Six impressive homes on the market
How about a new home this year? A mix of properties brightens the market across the capital, the country and the coast.
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January 20, 2026
Is winter a golden opportunity for first-time buyers?
Often, people delay their property searches until the first blooms of spring. They regard the winter housing market as relatively slow.
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January 14, 2026
The Renters’ Rights Act: the scrapping of no-fault evictions
As part of the government’s reform of the private rental sector, several new laws will come into force from May this year.
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January 14, 2026
What the new council powers mean for landlords
Under the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA), councils across England have more power to make sure the new rules are followed.
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January 07, 2026
Why listing your home in January can help you beat the spring rush
While it might not be right for everyone, listing your home at the beginning of the year comes with some tempting advantages. Here are the key reasons to get cracking with your sale.
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January 07, 2026
What early-year buyers need to know: a January market snapshot
As the first snowdrops push through the soil, you might be looking for a fresh new home.
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December 22, 2025
What homebuyers should know before the new year: mortgage tips
Banks and building societies have begun offering much cheaper fixed rates and larger mortgage loan sizes over the last few weeks. And now the Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 3.75%, this trend is likely to hold.
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December 19, 2025
Hosting for the holidays? How to make your home shine
Maybe you’ve got a dozen people descending? Or the in-laws coming for their very first visit? Whatever the social scenario, don’t panic – we’ve got some tips to make sure your home is warm, welcoming and suitably glitzy this festive season.