"During the heatwave of 1976 there were 15 consecutive days where the temperature exceeded 32 degrees somewhere in the UK."

"The Cotswolds continues to demonstrate the strength of its appeal, with demand for homes remaining resilient despite a more balanced housing market in recent years."

"This month it is not just inspired by the usual raft of statistics, but also a certain Australian pop diva with a new series on Netflix; just to lighten the mood a little."

"All eyes on the election as rising mortgage rates pose risk to positive outlook"

"Despite recent headwinds, coastal and waterfront homes continue to appeal to a wide range of buyers, particularly now that values have recalibrated to more sustainable levels"

"Record year for investment volumes"

"Robust activity in final quarter of 2024 caps a year marked by uncertainty"