With Redrow’s Oakwood Fields now having sold its final homes and work beginning on the Rowland Homes site at Rowan Avenue, the local property landscape is shifting.

Renting your first home is exciting, but it’s not just about picking up the keys and unpacking boxes. There are a few key points to consider before signing on the dotted line. This article will help you feel prepared, informed, and confident as you start your first tenancy.

In early 2023, property forecasters predicted a significant UK housing downturn over the next two years, citing rising interest rates following Liz Truss's departure. Halifax expected an 8% drop, Savills predicted a 10% drop, and Nomura Bank forecast up to a 15% drop.

A client asked us recently what impact the escalating situation involving Iran might have on the UK property market. It is a good question, and the honest answer is that the main area to watch is interest rates.