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Rightmove has just released its latest update, and house prices have hit a new record. If you're thinking of buying or selling, here's what it all means – with insights from our team at Carpenter Surveyors to help you make sense of the figures.

Buying a home is a big deal – whether it’s your first time or you’re an experienced mover, it’s likely to be one of the largest purchases you’ll ever make. With that in mind, wouldn’t you want to know exactly what you’re buying into?

Listed buildings are an integral part of a nation’s architectural and cultural heritage. Their preservation ensures that future generations can appreciate the history and craftsmanship of past eras. However, there are many misconceptions surrounding Listed Buildings, their Regulations, and Conservation practices.

Purchasing your first home is a major milestone, but it can also feel daunting. With an ever-changing property market, being well-prepared in 2025 is key to making informed decisions. Here’s what every first-time buyer should know.

So, you've found your dream home. But what happens if the property chain breaks, putting everything on hold? Here’s how to keep your home purchase moving smoothly.

According to Nationwide, the average UK property now worth £270,493 after rising by 3.9% over the past year. Will it continue to last?

Your dream home has been found, and everything seems to be in order. It's also possible you are a seller who is looking for a new home to meet your growing needs and lifestyle. Is there a foundation crack, outdated wiring, or hidden leak hiding beneath the surface?

If you're buying a house, you'll know there are a few additional costs beyond the purchase price. In addition to stamp duty and legal fees, you may have to pay mortgage fees, removal fees, and surveyors' fees. There maybe no surprise that some buyers cut corners and wonder if they need a survey when buying a house.

Carpenter Surveyors are thrilled to support Jack, James, and Zach in their fundraising efforts for a 14-day expedition to Costa Rica.

As we edge towards the end of the year, Carpenter Surveyors have been researching what the property experts predict what might happen to property prices over the coming 12 months.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Autumn Budget: the first Labour Budget in 14 years.

Ongoing cost of living pressures are likely to have contributed to the large amount of coverage and speculation the Budget has received in recent weeks.

The Autumn selling season is an important period for the real estate market. As summer holidays come to a close, many people begin to consider what life in a new home might be like

Carpenter Surveyors join the field for the Paul Tanner Memorial Football Tournament with RICS Matrics.

Over August Bank Holiday weekend, news broke that Jeremy Clarkson’s latest venture, The Farmer’s Dog pub, had opened its doors. And while stories of long queues made up of eager would-be punters hit the headlines, it seems that many others headed to Rightmove instead.

The number of enquiries each rental property is receiving from would-be tenants is now 17 which, whilst down from 26 this time last year, is more than double the 8 at this time in 2019.

The allure of Victorian architecture continues to captivate homebuyers, as new data from Rightmove, the UK’s number one property website, unveils that Victorian homes are the most searched for period property style.

Would you rather live in a new-build or an older property that has a lot of history and character? The answer is neither right nor wrong. The most important thing is what you value most. Nevertheless, it's not always easy to make a decision. You can use our guide to compare the advantages of new-build homes and older properties.

Have you found 'the perfect property'? In the next step, make sure everything in your new home is working order and will be the right purchase. A home survey will help you with that.

More homes for sale and renewed confidence amongst buyers continues to support the number of sales being agreed which are 12% higher compared to this time last year, reveals property website Zoopla.