What if your biggest pay rise never came from your employer? Over the past 25 years, the average UK home has increased in value from £77,950 to £270,259. That is a gain of £192,309. Broken down, that works out at roughly £140 per week, created simply by owning a home. Most people do not feel […]

It starts with a conversation. Every successful sale begins with honest advice, clear strategy, and understanding what matters most to you.  Local Knowledge. Clear Strategy. Proven Results. We don’t just list homes, we advise, position, and negotiate to protect your value. Understanding the local market means giving the right pricing advice from day one and […]

A market quietly gathering pace. If you strip out the noise and look purely at sales agreed, January 2026 is telling a far more constructive story than many expected. Across much of the UK, buyer activity is not just holding up, it is materially stronger than two years ago. This is not a market being […]

Five Winter Selling Tips to Help Sell Your Home This Season Winter may not traditionally be seen as the busiest time to sell a home, but it can actually be a fantastic opportunity. Buyers active during the winter months are often highly motivated, and with fewer properties on the market, the right preparation can help […]

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions most of us will ever make, and it’s completely normal to feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or even a little stressed along the way. At Forbes Estates, we speak to buyers and sellers every day who are facing similar questions and challenges — so we wanted […]

5 New Year Property Resolutions – For a better home in 2026 Whether you’re looking to refresh your space, get organised, or just make a few improvements, these 5 New Year home resolutions will help you create a better home in 2026. Organizational Overhaul: De-clutter and organize each room, promoting a serene living space. Donate […]

Around this time last year, a poll came out from YouGov showing what the most popular resolutions were among people in the UK. The top ten below haven’t really changed for the past five years. But we’d hazard a bet to suggest some people will want to cut down on their social media and smart […]

The private rental sector has seen a 45.3% increase in average rents since 2016, according to data compiled by TwentyEA and Denton House Research. That headline statistic is bound to catch a lot of attention. For tenants, it may raise concerns. For landlords, it is a sense of validation after years of rising costs. But […]

Local Homeowners Pocket £1,500 a Year in Profit Since 2005 As we are now three quarters way through 2025, it’s certain the housing market has been more restrained than the post pandemic 24 months of summer 2020 through to July/August of 2022, and I believe that the ‘steady as she goes’ outlook will continue into […]

As the local property market shifts and grows, sellers who’ve been on the market a while often face a tricky question: when to tweak the asking price—and by how much—to spark new interest. With the number of homes for sale in Preston’s PR1-PR4 postcodes jumping from 2,043 in March 2022 to 3,338 by March 2025, […]