August does not have to be a quiet month for your property search. With the right financial preparation and viewing strategy, summer buyers can uncover opportunities others may miss.

As school holidays approach, family buyers often become more focused. For sellers with space, gardens or flexible rooms, July can be a useful moment to attract motivated movers.

The UK property market is entering a new phase—one defined not by urgency, but by choice. For estate agents, sellers, and landlords alike, the landscape is shifting, bringing both challenges and opportunities in equal measure.

In a landmark speech delivered in Manchester, Andy Burnham set out an ambitious vision that could significantly reshape the housing landscape. Phe unveiled plans for what he described as the largest council housebuilding programme since the post-war period—alongside a broader strategy to rebalance power, investment and opportunity across the UK.