Moving home has long been considered one of life’s most stressful events—but recent findings suggest the experience may be doing more than just raising stress levels. It’s actively discouraging people from moving again altogether.

Stamp Duty is one of the biggest reasons the UK property market has slowed, restricting movement and causing deals to fall through. Research shows removing this outdated tax—especially for property traders—could dramatically boost transactions and help get the market moving again.

A recent landlord prosecution has sent a powerful message across the property industry — and it’s one that every landlord in Birmingham and the West Midlands should take seriously.

For tenants, April is a useful point to pause and plan. With rents still rising across the UK and the first phase of rental reform approaching in England, this is a good time to review your budget, renewal options and next move.