STUNNING 6 BEDROOM house FOR SALE in Harborne - £1.1m 27 VICTORIA ROAD , HARBORNE, B17 0AQ






























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.
The latest developments in borrowing costs have undoubtedly introduced a new layer of caution into the UK housing market. However, while headlines may suggest uncertainty, the reality on the ground tells a more balanced story—one of resilience, adaptation, and continued opportunity.
With mortgage rates steadier and spring listings emerging, March 2026 offers buyers a balanced window before peak competition intensifies.
Many Landlords feel they’re “up to date” with compliance – gas safety, electrical certificates, EPC ratings – the usual checklist. But there’s one upcoming change that could quietly catch a lot of landlords off guard in 2026: the shift towards mandatory higher energy efficiency standards for rental properties under the government’s EPC reforms.