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Understand the major changes coming to the UK rental market on 1 May 2026. Learn about the ban on ‘no fault’ evictions, rent caps, and new property standards.

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The Oct 2025 House Price Index reveals a 'wait & see' market. Buyer demand is down 8%, but stock is up. Get expert surveyor advice from Carpenter Surveyors.

First-time buyers are leading the 2025 Midlands property market. Our expert guide covers price trends and why a RICS survey is crucial for a sound investment.

Meet Amar Barn, the newest AssocRICS Residential Surveyor at Carpenter Surveyors. His unique background in law, sales, and surveying offers clients a complete 360-degree view of the property journey.

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Carpenter Surveyors celebrates as two surveyors, Guy Source and Charles Riley, achieve Chartered Member status, enhancing our technical expertise.

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The housing market has seen a major shift since the closure of the government’s Help to Buy scheme, leaving many prospective homeowners wondering what options remain. Stepping into that space is Gen H, a modern mortgage lender aiming to reimagine homeownership, with their new New Build Boost scheme. But what exactly is it, and how does it measure up to Help to Buy?

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As the Spring property market rolls on, the latest data from Rightmove reveals that the average asking price for a home in the UK has reached a new record high in May 2025 — now sitting just shy of £380,000.