Property news & local insights

The Autumn Budget was delivered on Wednesday 28 October 2026. If you are buying, selling or letting a home in Poole, Bournemouth or Verwood, here is a plain guide to what was announced and what is still to be...

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot of new words and numbers at once. Rates have moved quickly this autumn, the government has announced a new scheme for first-time buyers, and the...

Thinking of moving but not sure about timing? Here's what the autumn market, the run-up to Christmas and the spring rush really mean for sellers in Poole, Bournemouth and Verwood. Every October we hear the same...

Average sold prices, the kind of home you can expect and the stamp duty bill, in three of the areas we cover. £350,000 is close to the typical price of a home across Poole and Bournemouth, but what it gets you changes...

The landlord database opens in December 2026, with South West landlords registering from August 2027. Dates, fees, penalties and what to do now.

Our Poole office in Oakdale has been shortlisted for Regional Agency of the Year – South West at The Negotiator Awards 2026. A huge thank you to our clients, community and team.

Updated 1 October 2026 Welcome to our October update on the local property market. Each month we pull together the latest official figures for Poole and Bournemouth and add what we're seeing day to day in our own...

What to check before you sign with an estate agent in Poole: fees, contracts, reviews, marketing and local knowledge. Choosing an estate agent is the biggest decision you'll make when selling your home. It affects the...

Not All Estate Agents Are the Same: Here's the Proof How our Bournemouth listings are getting 28% more views than the local average, and why that matters when you sell Every estate agent says their marketing is the...

Guide Price £250,000 | No Forward Chain | South-Facing Garden There's a particular type of buyer who walks into a property and doesn't see tired décor or dated fittings. They see walls that could come down, light that...