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📊 National Picture: Flatlining, Not Falling The latest Rightmove House Price Index (October 2025)  paints a picture of a steady but subdued UK market . The average asking price for homes coming to market now stands at £371,422 , up just 0.3% month-on-month  — well below the usual autumn bounce of around +1.1%. Year-on-year, prices are virtually unchanged (-0.1%) , suggesting the market has levelled off after the post-pandemic surge. Buyer enquiries and new seller listings we

A recent GetAgent  poll has revealed that nearly two-thirds of UK estate agents now back the introduction of mandatory qualifications  for anyone working in the industry. It’s a striking shift – and one that reflects a growing recognition that property transactions are too important, too complex, and too heavily regulated to be handled by unqualified or under-trained individuals. Why the industry is demanding higher standards For decades, estate agency has been one of the few

While national headlines point to a “soft landing” in Scotland’s housing market, local conditions tell a different story.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Edinburgh – or anywhere in Scotland – you’ve likely heard of a Home Report . But what...

The UK property market showed further signs of fragility in May, with average house prices falling by -0.4% , equating to a drop of around £1,150  on a typical home. Over the past year, prices have still risen by +2.5% , with the average UK home now valued at £296,648 , according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. But while the national picture remains muted, the local Edinburgh market presents a more nuanced story. According to recent more centralised data, the average