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.

The UK’s buy-to-let sector has been under sustained pressure in recent years, but fresh data suggests that while landlords continue to leave the market, the pace of this so-called “exodus” may finally be beginning to ease. This shift is worth paying close attention to as it signals changing sentiment among investors and rise of new opportunities.

May is a key month for sellers, but more homes are competing for attention. If you are thinking of moving this spring, here is how the current market is shaping buyer behaviour and what helps a home stand out.

Recent analysis indicates that a substantial volume of former buy-to-let properties is now entering the sales market at an accelerated pace. Landlords, are reassessing their portfolios amid evolving legislation, rising costs, and changing market dynamics. This steady increase in available housing stock could result in houses being more affordable,