Robins Estates

28/05/2026

For all the noise surrounding the world right now, inflation, higher mortgage rates, wars, political uncertainty and a cost of living squeeze, the UK housing market continues to show remarkable resilience.

Between mid April and mid May this year, more than 104,000 homes were sold subject to contract across the UK. Yes, that is below the extraordinary post Covid surge of 2021, yet strip away the boom years and lockdown distortions and a different picture emerges. The British public are still moving home in surprisingly healthy numbers.

The market is not booming, yet neither is it broken. Buyers are still buying, sellers are still selling, and life continues to move on.

23/05/2026

UK Property Market for Week 19 confirms something important. Buyers have returned after the Bank Holiday slowdown, with gross sales jumping back to 27k homes sold STC and net sales climbing strongly to 21.8k.

Yet the real pressure point remains supply. With 41.8k new listings hitting the market in a single week, making 731k homes on the market for sale, seller competition is intensifying across much of the UK.

That means correctly priced homes are still attracting strong interest, while overpriced properties risk becoming invisible amongst the growing choice available to buyers.

Interestingly, despite April transaction numbers sitting 2.2% lower than a year ago, average achieved house prices per square foot are actually 2.2% higher, suggesting realistic, well presented homes continue to sell well in a crowded market.

15/05/2026

UK Property Market Week 16 2026: More Homes on the market, More Sales, but the Squeeze Continues

Week 16 builds on the post Easter rebound, but adds another layer to the story. This is no longer just a market that has bounced back, it is one where pressure is starting to show.

New listings have climbed again to 40,178, well above the long term average of 31.7k for this time of year. That has pushed total available homes to 716,943. Buyers now
have serious choice, and that changes behaviour. They do not need to rush, and they do not need to compromise.

Yet demand is not the issue.

Sales agreed came in at 26,394, comfortably ahead of the 10 year average of 23.2k for Week 16. Year to date, agreed sales are running 4.5% ahead of 2024. The market is working. Deals are being done.

But the gap between those homeowners who succeed and those who do not is widening though.

13.2% of homes have reduced in price in the last month. Even though that is not enough, that is the market correcting over optimism. At the same time, 15.5% of homes on the market are securing a buyer each month, almost exactly in line with long term norms.

And the harsh truth remains.

Only just over half of homes, 53.4%, actually go on to sell and complete. The rest fall away.

So, what does Week 16 really tell us?

Not that the market is weak. Far from it.
�It tells us the market is disciplined. Buyers are active, but they are forensic.

They will pay the right price, not the hopeful one.
More listings mean more competition.

More competition means sharper pricing. There is still plenty of business being done.

But there is absolutely nowhere to hide. Get the price right, and you move.

Get it wrong, and you sit and watch everyone else sell.

24/04/2026

UK Property Market Is Heating Up - But Are Buyers Keeping Up? 📈🏡

The UK property market is showing strong momentum:

➡️38,376 new properties hit the market last week
➡️£357k average home price for properties sold (STC)
➡️£1,732 average UK rent per month
➡️23,392 homes sold (STC) last week
➡️13.2% of homes reduced in price in the last month
➡️77 days average time to sell a house
➡️3.75% Bank of England base rate

With 716,943 homes currently for sale and 6.2% more homes sold compared to last year, the market is offering more opportunities for both buyers and sellers.

But here’s the big question…
Are we seeing a buyer’s market forming - or just increased competition?

👇 What do you think?
Are you planning to buy, sell, or invest this year?

Comment below and let’s discuss.

08/09/2025

Renters' Rights Bill…Ping Pong Stage to Begin Today…What does this mean?

The Consideration of Amendments Stage, informally known as "ping-pong," is a key part of the legislative process in the UK Parliament. It's the final phase where the House of Commons and the House of Lords work to agree on the exact wording of a bill before it can become law. This process only occurs when the second House to consider a bill makes amendments to it.

The Process

The name "ping-pong" accurately describes what happens:

Amendments from the Lords: The bill, with the House of Lords' amendments, is sent back to the House of Commons.

Commons' Decision: The Commons considers each amendment. For each one, they can:

Agree to the amendment.

Disagree with the amendment and provide reasons.

Propose an alternative to the amendment.

Amend the amendment itself.

Back to the Lords: If the Commons disagrees or proposes new changes, the bill is sent back to the Lords.

Lords' Response: The Lords then considers the Commons' response

Specific Issues in this "Ping-Pong" Round

The current "ping-pong" stage for the Renters' Rights Bill is focused on several specific amendments where the government was defeated in the House of Lords. The House of Commons, and particularly the minister leading the bill (Matthew Pennycook), will now be deciding the government's stance on these contentious points. The debates will revolve around:

Student Eviction Ground (Ground 4A): The key issue is whether to extend this ground, which allows landlords to regain possession of a student property to prepare for the next academic year, to smaller properties (one or two tenants) in addition to the original scope of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The government has previously opposed this extension.

Agricultural Workers Eviction Ground (Ground 5A): The proposed amendment expands the ground to include self-employed agricultural workers. This is a narrow issue, and the government might accept it to streamline the bill's passage.

Carers for Landlords: A new ground for eviction is proposed to house a landlord's carer. The government may oppose this due to concerns about it being a potential loophole.

Pet Damage Deposit: The amendment would allow landlords to demand a separate deposit of up to three weeks' rent for pet damage. The government is expected to oppose this, likely to avoid placing additional financial burdens on tenants.

"No Re-letting" Period (Ground 1A): The proposed amendment seeks to reduce the period from 12 months to 6 months for landlords who evict a tenant to sell the property but fail to do so. The government is expected to oppose this, as the longer period is designed to prevent landlords from using the ground as a pretext for a quick re-letting at a higher rent.

Shared Leaseholders: The amendment allows landlords with shared leases to re-let a property if the sale falls through. This will likely be opposed by the government.

Standard of Proof for Penalties: A Conservative amendment aims to increase the burden of proof for rental discrimination and bidding penalties from "balance of probabilities" to "beyond reasonable doubt," aligning it with other financial penalties.

Service Family Accommodation: A Liberal Democrat amendment seeks to extend the Decent Homes Standard to military family housing, which the government has previously opposed.

The outcome of these debates will determine the final shape of the legislation. Once both Houses have agreed, the bill will be presented for Royal Assent, the final step to becoming an official Act of Parliament.

We will keep you posted!

@followerstNottingham Landlords & Property Investors

02/05/2025

29/04/2025

🏡✨ April Lettings Update! ✨🏡

April has been another busy month in the lettings market!
We’ve seen strong demand for quality rental properties, with homes letting faster than ever — and rental values remaining robust.

✅ High-quality homes are achieving premium rents
✅ Tenant demand continues to outpace supply
✅ Perfect time for landlords to review rental strategies

If you’re thinking about letting your property — or would simply like an up-to-date rental valuation — we’re here to help. 📈🔑

📩 Get in touch with us today for expert advice and a free consultation.

16/03/2025

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14/03/2025

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