A bank holiday weekend isn’t just a chance to relax it’s a prime opportunity to sell your home. With buyers more active, more available, and more motivated, listing your property at the right moment can make all the difference in securing interest and achieving a strong result.

The rental market remains active in May 2026, but conditions are changing. Demand is still strong, rent growth has eased, and tenant expectations are rising. Here is what landlords should be thinking about now.

Stamp duty is once again under the spotlight, with growing calls for a system that better reflects regional house prices. As affordability pressures continue, especially in the South East, proposals for change could reshape how much buyers pay and how the property market moves in the future.

The UK lettings market is on the brink of major reform, with the Renters’ Rights Act raising questions for both landlords and tenants. As uncertainty grows, understanding the potential changes and how they may affect you has never been more important.