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Upsizers have returned to the housing market and reached their highest market share in almost five years during the first three months of 2026. FIrst quarter data from reallymoving shows that 70.3% of movers who are buying and selling a property so far in Q1 2026 are upsizing – defined as buying a more expensive

Every wondered how much you could save on energy bills with a new build? We actually covered this in February 2023, where we looked how much you could save buying a new build or upgrading your existing home. However with energy price changes and government grants the benefits are not always that simple. New builds

The Government yesterday confirmed plans to cap ground rents at £250 per year but homeowners will need to wait until late 2028. The draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was published in Parliament yesterday, stating that ground rents will be capped at £250 per year before being reduced to a peppercorn after 40 years. The draft Bill

More than 400 homes are set to be built on green belt land despite concerns about drainage and the loss of protected Essex countryside. Developer Mulberry Strategic Land (MSL) has been given the go ahead for the development on 54 acres (22 hectares) of land to the north of Southend Road in Corringham, Thurrock. Thurrock

Keller Williams UK has announced that its annual two-day event, MegaCamp, will be open to estate agents across the industry for the first time. The event will take place on 16–17 April 2026 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London. MegaCamp 2026 will focus on industry developments and practical topics including AI, marketing, communication, and

No-fault evictions will be outlawed in England from 1 May, the government confirmed, as it set out the timeline for sweeping renters’ reforms. The changes also see the end of fixed-term tenancy contracts, as renters move onto so-called “rolling” agreements, as well as an end to “bidding wars” and clearer rules on having pets. Landlords

Frinton-on-Sea has been named as one of the best places to live in Essex and the country. We look at some of the best places to live across the UK as well as the best spots in the county. There were 10 places across Essex which were described as being the best, including the destination