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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Some notes on housing-market research, methodology updates, and source notes, built to show how the signals are interpreted and where the numbers come from. Best case, you find it interesting, worst, you killed some time whilst the kettle boils.

News

January 15, 2026

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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.

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Property search fixed! Now faster than ever

General

January 9, 2026

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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.

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Scottish and English Council Housing Stock: What the Data Shows

General

January 8, 2026

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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.

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Renters Rights Act - What to expect in May 2026

News

January 3, 2026

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Renters Rights Act - What to expect in May 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act will overhaul renting in England from May 2026. This guide explains key changes, including the end of Section 21 evictions, new tenancy rules, rent controls, and what’s still to come.

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Another Round of PropertyResearch Updates (Yes, More Charts)

News

December 30, 2025

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Another Round of PropertyResearch Updates (Yes, More Charts)

Recent updates to PropertyResearch include expanded repossession data, improved property search, refreshed HPI figures, new build analysis and enhanced EPC insights.

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Category A vs Category B Property Sales: What the Land Registry Is Actually Telling You

Guides

December 28, 2025

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Category A vs Category B Property Sales: What the Land Registry Is Actually Telling You

Category A and Category B Land Registry sales reflect how a property is sold, not whether it is new or old. Category A covers open-market sales, while Category B includes discounted and non-market transactions that distort price analysis if mixed.

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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Property Market Stress Dashboard Update

Property search fixed! Now faster than ever

Scottish and English Council Housing Stock: What the Data Shows

Renters Rights Act - What to expect in May 2026

Another Round of PropertyResearch Updates (Yes, More Charts)

Category A vs Category B Property Sales: What the Land Registry Is Actually Telling You

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