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Home Sales Fell Across Every Region in June, But the Full Picture Is More Nuanced

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 12, 2026 No Comments

Property transactions dropped 10.4% year on year in June across all regions, but committed buyers and rising mortgage approvals suggest the market is more resilient than headline figures imply.

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RICS Survey Points to Fragile Stabilisation as Buyer Enquiries Improve

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 10, 2026 No Comments

The latest RICS housing survey shows buyer enquiries at their least negative since February, with the twelve-month outlook turning positive for the first time in months.

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Bank of England’s Chief Economist Warns Interest Rates May Need to Rise This Year

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 10, 2026 No Comments

Huw Pill's hawkish warning that rates may need to increase comes as inflation remains stubbornly above target, raising fresh questions for Norfolk and Suffolk mortgage holders.

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Norfolk Property Market Report: Lenders Launch Biggest Rate Cuts in Months as RICS Signals Cautious Turn

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 9, 2026 No Comments

Six major lenders cut mortgage rates in a single week as RICS data shows the housing market downturn may be easing. Our weekly Norfolk market report covers what it means…

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Britain’s Lost Generation of Homeowners: Only 11% of Young Renters Can Actually Buy

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 9, 2026 No Comments

Yorkshire Building Society research reveals that while 76% of young adults aspire to own a home, just 11% of renters aged 20 to 44 are in a position to buy.…

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The Rise of Housefishing: How AI-Enhanced Listings Are Misleading Property Buyers

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 9, 2026 No Comments

Estate agents are using AI tools to digitally alter property photos in ways that go far beyond cosmetic touch-ups. From vanishing chimney breasts to impossible furniture, buyers are fighting back…

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Five Million Homeowners Face Higher Mortgage Bills as Bank of England Raises Forecast

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 8, 2026 No Comments

The Bank of England's Financial Stability Report projects five million homeowners will see mortgage payments rise by end of 2028, up from four million forecast in December. Those on sub-3%…

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House Prices Rise for First Time Since Iran War as North-South Divide Widens

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 8, 2026 No Comments

The Halifax index shows a 0.2% monthly rise in June to £299,330, the first gain since February. But a stark regional split is emerging: Northern Ireland up 7.4%, Scotland up…

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Government Commits £39 Billion to Social Housing in Biggest Programme for a Generation

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 7, 2026 No Comments

Housing Secretary Steve Reed confirms council housebuilding has hit a 25-year high, with £39 billion earmarked for social and affordable homes. What the Small Sites Aggregator rollout and right-to-buy reform…

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Flats: The Property Market’s Forgotten Asset Class as Houses Outperform by Four to One

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 7, 2026 No Comments

House prices have risen 43% since 2016 while flats managed just 10%. With Grenfell's shadow, leasehold concerns, and a flawed new savings product, the traditional first step onto the property…

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Buyer Confidence Drops to 21% as Government Backs Legally Binding Offers

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 6, 2026 No Comments

Professional confidence in the property market has fallen from 54% to 45%, while just one in five buyers feels confident about the current market. The government's response: legally binding agreements…

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North American Investors Pour Record Billions Into UK Rental Market

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 6, 2026 No Comments

Build to Rent investment hit £2.2 billion in Q2 2026, with North American capital accounting for 60% of the total. The largest deal saw almost 3,200 homes change hands in…

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Rate Cuts ‘Off the Table’ as Bank of England Holds Firm on 3.75%

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 4, 2026 No Comments

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has ruled out interest rate cuts, leaving the base rate at 3.75% for the foreseeable future. With inflation stuck at 2.8% and political uncertainty…

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Asking Prices Suffer Biggest June Drop in 14 Years as Sellers Compete for Attention

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 5, 2026 No Comments

Rightmove reports the largest June price fall since 2012, with 14% more homes on the market and an energy-driven inflation spike looming over the autumn outlook.

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Property Fraudsters Using AI to Forge Documents and Steal Homes

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 3, 2026 No Comments

Freedom of Information data reveals 55 cases of criminals impersonating homeowners in a single year, with AI making fake documents harder to detect.

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UK Home Sales Drop 9% as Buyers Pull Back From Summer Market

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 3, 2026 No Comments

Nearly 99,000 homes sold subject to contract in June, down 9.4% on last year, though activity still runs ahead of 2023 levels as the market softens rather than stalls.

Norfolk property market report July 2026 - house prices stabilise as oil prices fall

Norfolk Property Market: House Prices Stabilise as Falling Oil Prices Ease Mortgage Pressure

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 2, 2026 No Comments

Nationwide's June data shows house prices holding firm after May's dip, while falling oil prices ease pressure on mortgage rates. Our 324-location Norfolk and Suffolk market intelligence reveals where conditions…

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Burnham’s Property Tax Overhaul: What Replacing Council Tax and Stamp Duty Could Mean for Norfolk Homeowners

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 2, 2026 No Comments

Andy Burnham is examining proposals to scrap Council Tax and Stamp Duty in favour of an annual 0.48% property levy. Here's what it would mean for homeowners in Norfolk and…

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Annual House Prices Rise 2.2% as Falling Oil Prices Raise Hopes for Cheaper Mortgages

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 2, 2026 No Comments

Nationwide data shows annual house prices up 2.2% in June with all UK regions in positive territory, while falling oil prices fuel expectations of lower mortgage costs ahead.

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Housebuilders Face £4.5 Billion Class Action Over Alleged New-Build Price Inflation

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 1, 2026 No Comments

Eight of Britain's largest housebuilders face a proposed class action worth up to £4.5 billion, with more than 700,000 buyers claiming they paid inflated prices for new-build homes. Norfolk and…

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Mortgage Rates Tumble as Lenders Race to Attract Summer Borrowers

Robert Holmes-Chapman July 1, 2026 No Comments

NatWest, Gen H, Atom Bank and Newbury Building Society have all cut rates, with high loan-to-value borrowers seeing the biggest gains. What the latest round of reductions means for Norfolk…

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House Prices Fall in Four Out of Five Second-Home Hotspots as Tax Changes Take Effect

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 30, 2026 No Comments

New Rathbones research shows house prices have fallen in 80% of Britain's top second-home areas, while the total number of second homes in England drops by 12,000. The shift carries…

Lifetime ISA Scrapped as Government Launches Simpler First-Time Buyer Savings Plan

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 26, 2026 No Comments

The Government is replacing the Lifetime ISA with a new First-Time Buyer ISA that removes the age limit, drops the withdrawal penalty, and aims to boost take-up. But the unchanged…

Price It Right or Wait 127 Days: What New Research Means for Norfolk Sellers

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 26, 2026 No Comments

New LRG data shows correctly priced homes sell in 36 days while overpriced listings take 127. With lenders cutting rates for the third time this month, the biggest factor in…

Norfolk property market report - mortgage rates falling across all deposit levels, June 2026

Norfolk Property Market: Mortgage Rates Fall at Every Deposit Level as Lenders Compete for Summer Business

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 25, 2026 No Comments

Mortgage rates fell across every LTV band this week as Nationwide, Barclays, NatWest and others cut fixed-rate deals. The best two-year fix now sits at 4.30%. Across our 324 monitored…

Who Will Be Chancellor? Andy Burnham as PM with potential chancellor candidates

What the Next Chancellor Means for Norfolk’s £1m+ Market

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 25, 2026 No Comments

Andy Burnham could be PM by 17 July. His choice of Chancellor will directly shape gilt yields, mortgage rates, and house prices. We analyse the contenders and what each means…

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How Hot Does This House Get? The New Question at Every Norfolk Viewing

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 25, 2026 No Comments

As UK temperatures push toward 38°C, estate agents report buyers increasingly asking about summer comfort and cooling. For Norfolk's mix of period properties and modern builds, the answers vary considerably.

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Stamp Duty or Mansion Tax: The Choice That Will Shape Norfolk’s Property Market

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 25, 2026 No Comments

Andy Burnham's incoming government faces a pivotal choice between reforming Stamp Duty and introducing an annual property wealth tax. For Norfolk and Suffolk homeowners, particularly those with higher-value period properties,…

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Brexit at Ten: Half the Country Believes Housing Has Paid the Price

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 24, 2026 No Comments

New research from Together marks the tenth anniversary of the EU referendum, revealing that 50% of Britons believe Brexit harmed the housing market, while Norfolk and Suffolk have quietly strengthened…

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Deposits Fall 23% Across East Anglia as a New Generation of Buyers Emerges

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 24, 2026 No Comments

Average mortgage deposits in East Anglia dropped 23.5% in the past year as Gen Z buyers prioritise price over postcode, creating fresh opportunities for Norfolk and Suffolk sellers.

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What Andy Burnham’s Rise Could Mean for Property Owners in Norfolk and Suffolk

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 22, 2026 No Comments

Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory puts him on course for Downing Street. From Land Value Tax proposals to devolution and rent controls, here is what a Burnham premiership could mean…

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Six Prime Ministers. One Housing Market. What Actually Matters Now.

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 22, 2026 No Comments

Keir Starmer has resigned. He is the sixth Prime Minister to leave office in under a decade. What his departure, Andy Burnham's housing policy proposals, and the real forces shaping…

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The Government Just Announced What We Already Do

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 20, 2026 No Comments

The government has unveiled the biggest reforms to homebuying in a generation. Upfront sales packs, binding agreements, digital tracking, higher agent standards. For our clients, every one of these proposals…

Norfolk country manor house at golden hour - Norfolk Property Market Report June 2026

Norfolk Property Market: ONS Records 3.8% Growth as Rightmove Logs Biggest June Price Drop in 14 Years

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 18, 2026 No Comments

The ONS April 2026 House Price Index shows 3.8% annual growth in the East of England. Rightmove's June data records the biggest asking price fall in fourteen years. RICS confirms…

Norfolk country house at dawn with market data overlay - Norfolk Property Market Report June 2026

Norfolk Property Market: Nationwide Records First Monthly Fall as Industry Forecasts Turn Negative

Robert Holmes-Chapman June 4, 2026 No Comments

Nationwide records the first monthly house price fall of 2026, down 0.6% in May. Industry forecasters revise the 2026 outlook to a 2% fall. What this means for Norfolk buyers…

Norfolk property market report May 2026 - aerial view of Norfolk manor house at golden hour

Norfolk Property Market: What the Data Is Really Telling Us This Week

Robert Holmes-Chapman May 28, 2026 No Comments

The Zoopla April HPI reveals a market holding steady despite buyer caution. Mortgage rates have climbed since February, but sales are completing. Here is what this week's national and local…

Norfolk Property Market Report: Week Ending 21 May 2026

Robert Holmes-Chapman May 21, 2026 No Comments

This week's Norfolk property market report covers Rightmove's May House Price Index, Bank of England base rate hold at 3.75%, falling mortgage rates, and what the national north-south divide means…

Norfolk and Suffolk luxury property market report for the week of 12 to 18 May 2026

Norfolk & Suffolk Luxury Market Report: 12 – 18 May 2026

Robert Holmes-Chapman May 19, 2026 No Comments

Weekly analysis of the £900,000+ property market across Norfolk and the Suffolk borders. New listings, pricing trends, days on market, and what it means for sellers of distinctive homes.

UK Property Market Review for April 2026 covering listings, sales and demand from The Ivybridge Collection

The Market Returns from Easter with a Clear Message

Rob Holmes April 23, 2026 No Comments

April 6th to 12th, 2026 – Week 15 The post-Easter market has resumed without hesitation. The numbers confirm what serious observers already suspected: the underlying conditions remain intact, and the…

Norwich Q1 2026 Property Market Review

Rob Holmes April 14, 2026 No Comments

Was it a buyers’ or sellers’ market? Are you contemplating moving home in Norwich during the next 9 months? You may be a Norwich landlord wondering whether you should grow…

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