The UK rental market is entering a new chapter, and landlords, tenants and letting agents are all having to adapt. One of the biggest changes is the move away from traditional fixed-term tenancy arrangements towards rolling, or periodic, tenancies.

For many people across England, getting onto the property ladder can feel like a difficult balancing act. Now, the Government has announced a new initiative that could change the conversation for some first-time buyers.

While location, asking price and property size remain key factors when making a move, rising energy costs and growing environmental awareness are encouraging households to look more closely at how their homes perform.

The UK property market is showing signs of changing, with more family homes becoming affordable to households on average incomes. However, rising mortgage rates and ongoing financial uncertainty continue to influence how buyers, sellers and landlords approach their next move.