Sales

Saving for a deposit is one of homeownership’s biggest challenges but did you know the Government is giving away free money to first-time buyers? You’ll have to open a LISA to benefit: here’s everything you need to know.

If your home is still for sale after weeks or months on the market, it’s easy to assume the answer is simply to wait or reduce the price. But doing nothing doesn’t keep things the same. Over time, buyer perception quietly shifts. Your home stops feeling like an opportunity and starts being seen as a listing buyers can wait on, negotiate against, or overlook entirely.

This article explains what time on the market is really doing to your home — and why the right reset matters more than waiting longer.

How is the Cheadle property market performing as we head into 2026? Our December update breaks down the newest figures from Nationwide, Halifax, Zoopla and Rightmove, revealing steady national conditions and a surprisingly steady local picture across Cheadle SK8 and Edgeley SK3. From price trends to buyer behaviour, discover what this means for your home’s value if you are planning a move in 2026.

All eyes were on Downing Street on 26th November 2025, when Rachel Reeves held the famous red briefcase aloft, this year’s Autumn Budget notes contained within. The following address to the House of Commons was hotly anticipated – the expectancy blamed for a pause in the buying and selling market.

Many Cheadle homeowners are already looking ahead to moving in 2026, and the most successful sales will come from early preparation. From getting paperwork organised to planning presentation and timing, small steps taken now can make a big difference when the market becomes busier after the New Year.

Birdnesting has been back in the press this year, thanks to an unlikely source. When the then Deputy Leader of the Labour party was caught not paying enough stamp duty, it was her birdnesting status that caught her out.

Is your home still on the market after eight weeks? You may already be losing buyers, momentum and value. Rightmove data shows 52 percent of properties stuck over eight weeks never sell with their first agent. In a cautious market with rising stock levels, doing nothing isn’t a strategy. Discover why your listing has stalled and how a New Year relaunch could transform your sale.

In the UK, the school admission process involves a parent or caregiver having a permanent, valid address and many families will pre-empt this requirement by moving to improve their chances of getting a place at their favoured school.

The latest Cheadle Property Market update, reveals how our local market is performing as we head into winter, what it means for your home’s value and the outlook for 2026. Whether you’re preparing to sell soon or just keeping an eye on the market, this month’s update gives you the facts, figures and insights you need to make confident decisions and the right time to sell your home.

Will 2026 be the Right Time to Sell? Here’s what the headlines aren’t telling you! The property market is shifting — but not in the way most people think. Find out what’s really driving local sales this year and how to turn the change to your advantage if you are planning a move in 2026. 

The Government has just launched two consultations on how it could change the property buying and selling process in England and Wales. It has acknowledged that the process is too slow, too costly and too fragile. 

New analysis has revealed an interesting shift in the purchasing habits of first-time buyers. Instead of buying a traditional starter home – a studio, a one-bedroom flat or a small terraced house – Barclays found a third of first-timer purchases are semi-detached homes.