First-time buyers accounted for 39% of sales in 2025, with numbers on track to be 20% higher than the previous year.

The refinancing follows the completion of the scheme in 2024.

Nearly one in three landlords (31%) plan to reduce their portfolio size, while 16% are considering selling all rental properties within two years.

Room rents in Wales rose nearly three times more than the average room rent for the whole of the UK over the past year, fuelled by a 5% year-on-year rent increase in Cardiff.

Despite government grants being available, 63% of people have no plans for green upgrades in the next twelve months.

Rental demand has dropped by 20% over the last year, reaching the lowest level for six years as net migration fell by 78% between June 2023 and June 2025.

Riccardo Iannucci-Dawson, CEO of Alto, looks ahead to next year and explores the top five shifts that will define estate agency in 2026.

£24bn in retrofit investment is estimated to be required across Great Britain.

Landlords who fail to comply with selective licensing face civil penalties of up to £30,000.

Paolo Sbuttoni (Partner, Commercial, Tech & Data) and Isabelle Clement (Managing Associate, Developer) at Foot Anstey LLP, examine the link between sustainable housing, tenant...