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.

New analysis from the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove reveals that homeowners of five-bedroom properties who own outright could unlock a substantial cash pot by downsizing.

It is common for people to confuse a valuation with a survey. The two are actually very different from one another.

When deciding whether to conduct a survey, here are some key differences to keep in mind.

Do you want to sell quickly? Discover which UK homes are sold the quickest within 30 days of going on the market.

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.

Average asking prices have remained stable overall and are still 0.4% higher than a year ago, despite a monthly dip. The average asking price of a home in Great Britain dropped by -£1,617 (-0.4%) to £373,493.

You can renegotiate and avoid unforeseen surprises with house surveys, and recent research by the HomeOwnersAlliance shows they're worth the cost. Here are the survey results.

The purchase of a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life, and you should do some research to make sure you choose a home that is right for you today and tomorrow. To help you choose the perfect house, we outline the key aspects you should consider.

The average price of property coming to the market for sale drops by just £21 this month (0.0%) to £375,110 after reaching a record high in May,

In spite of the election, are most home-movers undeterred? Demand is measured by the number of people sending enquiries about properties for sale on Rightmove, and year-on-year change has been used to remove the usual seasonal peaks and troughs in the market

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. 

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reflects how much energy it takes to power and heat a home.

Spring home-moving season is already heating up, with an influx of sellers coming to market before Easter.

Carpenter Surveyors is delighted to support Fine & Country’s Bert Rogers and Lee Armstrong travelling to Nepal and trekking for 12 days to Mount Everest Base Camp, one of the world’s highest civilisations, for the Fine & Country Foundation.

The process of buying or selling a property is something most people only do a few times in their lives and it can be a daunting one, particularly when it comes to making a decision about a survey.

Carpenter Surveyors is delighted to welcome Charles Riley to the team, as it looks to continue its growth across the Midlands. 

New analysis from the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove reveals that February is the best month to list a home, with homes listed in the month typically having the best chance of finding a buyer and finding a buyer more quickly.