As of 1st April 2025, the UK has implemented changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that affect property buyers in England and Northern Ireland.

We’ve analysed property activity across the DL7–DL11 postcodes for April 2025. From new listings to sales agreed, here’s a quick snapshot of what’s been happening in the local housing market. Check out the highlights below!

If your home is on the market, you’ve probably had a few viewings already. But the real value comes from what happens after those viewings. Are you getting detailed, constructive feedback from every prospective buyer?

What key things could you be organising behind the scenes to best prepare you once you have agreed an offer on your home?

Every agent has their own approach, and your valuation meetings are a chance to get a feel for what’s possible. Early interest can make all the difference—some agents have ways of connecting with the right people before you even hit the market. Has that happened for your home?

No one likes feeling stuck or second-guessing a decision. It’s not always about inefficiency—sometimes it just comes down to preferring a different sales method that suits you better.

When it comes to selling your home, it’s easy to focus on the big milestones — listing the property, arranging viewings, and ultimately accepting an offer. But in between those steps is where the real magic (and analysis) happens. So, how do you know where your home stands on the market right now?

Do you have a holiday cottage or property that you use as a short-term rental investment? You might have noticed an increase of other similar properties coming on to the market in their droves and be wondering why. This article explores some of the reasons that holiday property owners are leaving the industry and how you can protect your investment moving forward.

Gathering information from estate agents before you select the right one for you is essential when selling your home - read this article to find out what you need to know to ensure you achieve the highest price possible.

Just a quick check-in—hope everything’s going smoothly so far. Have you had a chance to see how the marketing’s shaping up? Sometimes small details like photography and early access content can help attract buyers to your home from the get go.

Is your home summer ready? Whether you are thinking of selling, just moved in or making some home improvements, here is the Love Property guide to this seasons interior trends.

You may have noticed that prices have been rising in the private rental sector over recent years, largely thanks to a decrease in available properties where landlords are selling up and cashing out of their investments. Should you follow suit? Read this article to find out...