Market insights

For much of the past few years, buyers have faced fierce competition, limited stock and rapidly rising house prices. Properties were often attracting multiple offers within days, with buyers feeling pressured to make quick decisions or risk missing out altogether. But the market is changing. Recent housing data suggests house price growth is slowing, more properties are coming to market and buyers are becoming increasingly selective. For many, this signals the return of somet

For many landlords, 2026 feels like a year of reflection. After years of changing regulations, rising compliance costs, tax changes and increasing responsibilities, many property investors are taking a closer look at their portfolios and asking an important question: "Is this property still working hard enough for me?" For some, the answer is yes. Many landlords continue to run successful rental businesses and remain committed to growing their portfolios. For others, however,

The UK property market continues to make headlines, but not for the reasons we've become accustomed to over recent years. According to Nationwide Building Society's latest House Price Index, annual house price growth slowed to 1.7% in May, down from 3.0% in April, while prices fell by 0.6% month-on-month. Nationwide's Chief Economist, Robert Gardner, noted that "some loss of momentum was to be expected" following recent changes to Stamp Duty thresholds and ongoing affordabili

The UK buy-to-let market has changed significantly in recent years. Rising mortgage costs, changing tax rules and increased regulation have caused many landlords to reassess their investment properties and long-term plans. As a result, property auctions for landlords are becoming an increasingly popular way to sell investment properties quickly and with greater certainty. More landlords are now recognising the advantages auctions can offer compared to traditional property sal

Moving home should be exciting. But for many people, the traditional property market turns the experience into a long, expensive waiting game. Research from Barclays recently highlighted just how costly property chains can be. Their findings suggest that delays and collapsed chains are adding over £2,000 to the average move, with many buyers and sellers losing money on surveys, legal work and other costs when transactions fall apart. Property chains: where £1,000s go up in sm

The UK property auction market has grown significantly in recent years. What was once viewed as a niche route for distressed properties is now becoming a mainstream way to sell a wide range of homes and investments. At AffordaBid, we’re seeing this shift first-hand. More homeowners, landlords and investors are turning to auctions because they offer something the traditional property market often struggles with — certainty, transparency and speed. You've got the keys - we've g