Spring is the best time of year to sell a family home, and gardens are a big part of why.

Being a landlord in the UK has become harder in recent years. Rising mortgage costs, more regulation and higher expectations from tenants have added pressure.

When you have had your property on the market for a while, many sellers eventually face the same difficult decision: whether their asking price needs adjusting to reignite buyer interest.

The rental market in 2026 is not falling apart, nor is it flying. What it is doing is something arguably more important: it is maturing.