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Even with key industry figures on holiday, property remained in the news. Last month saw a slew of official – and unofficial – updates. Here’s what we learnt in August.

Despite our love of all things digital, homes still proudly bear cases, shelves and bedside tables groaning with the weight of books. In fact NIQ figures showed 116 million books were sold in the UK during 2024.

Are you one of the 32% of landlords who is either unclear whether your Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is valid, or doesn’t have an EICR at all? This is the concerning headline statistic from a new survey conducted by Direct Line.

You may have heard snippets of news regarding the recent ‘Leeds Reforms’ but this positive set of changes to the mortgage market have not been widely reported. The reforms, announced in Leeds this July by the Chancellor, are UK wide, meaning it should be easier and simpler for many property buyers to borrow money.

The property industry didn’t take a holiday in July. Instead, it diligently booked viewings, exchanged contracts and handed keys over to 1,000s of home movers. Here are 11 ways this summer activity has affected the market:

If the two words ‘planning permission’ leave you cold, you’re probably due a refresher on home improvements, especially what’s possible without authorisation.

An amazing 1 in 3 UK adults has an aspiration to become a landlord. Of those questioned by Market Financial Solutions, 60% thought property investment was a good way to build long-term wealth. In addition, 37% said they would opt for property investment rather than stocks and shares, while 53% agreed property was a safe and stable asset.

An article recently published by Property Reporter effectively sounded the death knell for big budget home improvements. Instead, it used information from property firm Stacks to claim purchasers were being drawn to good value properties that needed more manageable, achievable – and cheaper – upgrades.

Pattern drenching is the home décor trend that invites us to go crazy with prints and motifs. No nook or cranny should be left unadorned – wallpaper, upholster and accessorise your way to pattern heaven.

We’ve reached the halfway point of 2025. Was June a subdued month for sales and lettings? The latest reports are in and here’s how the market behaved.

Are you one of the  43% of tenants whose knowledge of the Renters’ Rights Bill ranges from ‘slightly aware’ to ‘not aware at all’? With the Bill on track to become an Act this year, and implementation expected between October 2025 and January 2026, now is the time to familiarise yourself with its contents.

You’ve found a property you love, your offer has been accepted and you’ve appointed a conveyancer to handle the legal transaction. Now there’s a pressing question. Your solicitor asks you to choose between sole ownership, joint tenants or tenants in common – a decision that affects what happens to your property if you die or end the relationship with the person you are buying with.