When it comes to selling your property, one of the first questions is how you should sell it. For most people, a traditional sale is the route they know best. Your property goes on the market, buyers come to view it, offers are made, and the sale then moves through the usual legal process. Auction is becoming a more popular option too, especially for sellers who want clearer timescales, more...
April 2026
The rental market is changing, and for both landlords and tenants, 2026 is a big year. From 1 May 2026, the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force in England. It brings some of the biggest changes the private rented sector has seen in years, including the end of Section 21 “no fault” evictions, a new tenancy system, changes to rent increases, and new rules around issues...
If you’ve never had your home valued before, it’s completely normal to wonder what actually happens. A lot of people imagine a property valuation as something quite formal or awkward — someone walking around with a clipboard, giving a number and leaving. In reality, it’s usually much more relaxed than that. At Courtney Downing Estates, a valuation is really about getting to know you,...