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Mortgage rates have fallen below 5% for the first time in months, giving homebuyers across Norfolk and Suffolk renewed confidence. With HSBC increasing its lending limits to 6.5x income, borrowing power is on the rise and market activity is strengthening. Minors & Brady estate agents share why now could be the perfect time to buy or sell in the Norfolk property market.

October was about laying foundations for future change. In fact, we can’t remember a month so heavy with reform and rumour. Here’s a recap of what happened and how it impacted the market.

We had a spooktacular day spreading Halloween cheer at The Pulham Patch in Diss. From pumpkin picking to spooky questions and plenty of laughs - thanks to everyone who joined in the fun!

Ensuring the renters listed on the tenancy agreement are the only people living in your property is an important part of protecting your asset but it’s the season for stowaways.

Understated, timeless and very much in vogue, the Cotswold interior is what’s grabbing our attention. The area, which sits across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire, is known for its limestone cottages, rolling hills and celebrity residents. 

Buying and selling property may radically change in the next four years, and you have the opportunity to shape the future. The Government has announced a 12 week consultation on a wide range of proposed reforms, with the general public from across the UK invited to contribute their views.

September 2025 wasn’t straightforward. Rumours of a change to stamp duty and a looming Autumn Budget slightly muted the market. Serious buyers and sellers, however, remained determined to make their move. 

According to interior designer Abigail Ahern, every room in the home needs nine sources of light. While nine may be a bit excessive, there are valuable lessons to be learnt from the interior design world.

Climbing up the property ladder might be a thing of the past if new analysis is correct. The latest Barclays Property Insights report reveals an increasing number of first-time buyers are bypassing the bottom two rungs of the property ladder and debuting with unexpectedly big homes.

Are you ambitious, motivated, and ready to take the next step in your career?
We are excited to announce our third recruitment evening, giving driven individuals the chance to explore opportunities within the property sector and beyond.

What do you do when the car’s not the star? That’s the question after new research by Aviva revealed more than 1 in 4 UK garage owners don’t use the space to park their car. From not being able to open the doors and a car that’s just too big for the space, to finding it difficult to park inside and a fear of damaging the vehicle, it appears garages are not serving their intended purpose.

September is one of the peak months for buying and selling property, with those who have delayed finding a new home starting to look in line with the new school year….and a new season.