Average, Median
Moving Averages to Median, mostly!
The database change from MySQL to PostgreSQL makes more tools available. One of those is calculating the median in a far easier way ,which is one of the first changes I have made.
Latest
Interest, MPC
Interest rates held at 3.75%
The MPC has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75%. The decision was not unexpected, but was a fairly split vote, with almost as many voting to hold as to reduce.
PostGres, MySQL
Switching Database to PostgreSQL
With hindsight, expecting this site to be as popular as it is, I would probably not have built it with MySQL, but I did, before it gets any bigger, a change is needed.
Suggestions, Change, WhatsApp
Your chance to influence change on this site
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been thinking about what the roadmap looks like for this site in 2026. This is your chance to be a part of that.
Market, Update
UK Property Market Update: Record January Bounce, Softer Rates, and Strong Rents in 2026
The UK property market starts 2026 with a record January price jump, improving mortgage rates, and strong rental growth. What does it mean for buyers, sellers and landlords?
Land,Registry
Land Registry updated - 2025 complete (mostly)
The final upload from the Land Registry for 2025 has been completed; the year is now complete. Well, mostly, there can and will be changes to the data for a while to come.
2026, Update, Questions
Some updates and questions answered
It seems longer since August 2025, when I started this site. I have done some updates and answered many questions, but they keep coming, so here are some more updates.
Private, Rent
Rental Property Prices across the UK
I have added a new section that tracks rental prices across the UK. It covers all nations and gives some insight into how private rental property prices are moving. Particularly useful view given all the attention to rental property of late.
Property, Search, Map
Browse Property Sales on a Map
New search feature added to the property search page, now you can find property sales simply by browsing on a map.
Stress, Dashboard
Property Market Stress Dashboard Update
I have made some updates to the Property Market Stress Dashboard. The changes are largely visual but offer more clarity than before. It's opinionated but thats the nature of this type of view.
Property, Search
Property search fixed! Now faster than ever
The property search speed has been an issue for a while. I have finally isolated the issue and re-worked the code to make it virtually instant.
Housing, Scotland, England
Scottish and English Council Housing Stock: What the Data Shows
Analysis of council housing stock across Scotland and England, showing long-term decline, recent changes, regional differences, and key data limitations.