
Fewer surprises, fewer fall-throughs: why upfront information matters more than ever
Uncertainty isn't new to the housing market, but in 2026 it feels closer to the surface. Affordability pressures, shifting mortgage conditions, and ...

Five Minutes On… Section 257 Footpath Diversions
Public footpaths are a much -loved feature of the English and Welsh countryside - but they don’t always stay where they started.

Five Minutes On… Wind & Solar Farm Proximity
The UK’s renewable energy landscape has expanded dramatically in recent years, and with it the number of homes that sit within sight - or earshot - ...

Five Minutes On… Energy Infrastructure
Buying a home near an overhead power line, electricity substation or gas pipeline is more common than many buyers realise.

Five Minutes On… Permitted Development Rights
Not every change to a home requires a planning application. In England, a set of automatic permissions - known as permitted development rights - ...
