Barclays is cutting mortgage rates from 9 July 2025, with standout deals for first-time buyers, home movers, landlords, and large-loan borrowers. Highlights include sub‑4% rates on high-value and buy-to-let loans, plus big reductions at 85% LTV for remortgages. A clear signal: the mortgage market is turning more borrower-friendly.

Choosing the right estate agent can make or break your move—whether you're in Solihull, Swindon, Stevenage or beyond. With so many options out there, it’s not just about who shouts loudest. It’s about finding an agent who listens, cares, and gets results. Here’s how to spot the difference that really matters.

Thinking of selling in Swindon, Solihull, Stevenage, or the Home Counties? One of the most common questions we hear at Avocado Property is: when do you actually pay your estate agent? This guide explains how different agency models work—and why we believe you should only pay when the job is done.

If you have ever thought about selling your Pinner home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset. A few extra thousand on the asking price of your Pinner home sounds like a smart move, doesn’t it? In this article we explore why this is not the case.

If you have ever thought about selling your Binfield home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset.

If you have ever thought about selling your Bicester home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset.

If you have ever thought about selling your Tadley home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset.

If you have ever thought about selling your Stevenage home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset.

If you have ever thought about selling your Sandhurst home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset.

If you have ever thought about selling your Henley home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset.

We look at how the Renters Reform Bill will change the way landlords regain possession, what new legal grounds are being introduced, and the risks of doing nothing while the law shifts.

Thinking of selling in Crowthorne, Sandhurst or Yateley? Wondering if estate agent valuations are really free – and how agents actually earn their fee? We’re Jan, Mike and Will, your local property experts, here to explain how it all works: no jargon, no pressure, just honest advice and a free, no-obligation valuation if you're curious.