
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… Enforcement Notices
If you’ve ever heard the thud of a letter marked “THIS COMMUNICATION AFFECTS YOUR PROPERTY”, you’ll know it’s not usually good news. And in ...

Five Minutes On… Sites of Special Scientific Interest
When it comes to understanding the environmental constraints around a property, few designations carry as much weight as a Site of Special Scientific ...

Five Minutes On… Tree Preservation Orders
If you’re lucky enough to have a lovely mature tree in your garden, you might think you can prune it when you fancy, trim it when it looks wonky, ...

Five Minutes On… the New Towns Act
If you’ve seen headlines about “twelve new towns”, you might be wondering what exactly the New Towns Act is... and more importantly, whether it ...
