Thinking of renting out your home? With major rental reforms arriving in 2026, the days of private, informal lettings are over. Here’s what every homeowner needs to know to stay compliant, protected and prepared.

February is always an interesting turning point in the property calendar. The festive slowdown is well behind us, the days are visibly getting longer, and that familiar buzz is starting to creep back into the market. Let’s break down what’s happening in the UK property market this month and what it means for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants.

After a subdued end to 2025, the first quarter of 2026 has quietly rebuilt confidence in the housing market. March may be the strategic launch point sellers have been waiting for.

A property chain breakdown is one of the most stressful moments in the home-moving process. Just when everything feels close to completion, one buyer pulls out, a mortgage offer falls through, or someone changes their mind — and suddenly, the whole chain can collapse.