New changes to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) are now in force in England — and landlords need to understand what they mean for their properties.The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is the framework used by local authorities to assess whether residential properties present risks to the health and safety of occupants. The highly anticipated HHSRS Changes 2026 came into...
Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year in the property market, and Easter often marks the beginning of a busy period for buyers, sellers, and landlords alike. Longer days, blooming gardens, and warmer weather make properties look their best, while families and investors alike are motivated to act. At Curlett Jones Estates, we see the spring surge across our key areas of Liverpool,...
January has delivered a strong and encouraging start to the property market in 2026, setting a confident tone for the months ahead. After the festive period, it’s normal to see a slower return to activity, but this year we’ve seen a noticeably early resurgence in buyer interest, with enquiry levels, viewing requests, and agreed sales all exceeding expectations. This momentum is a positive...
In the summer of 2026, the eyes of the sporting world will once again turn to the Northwest of England as Royal Birkdale hosts The Open Championship. For golf fans, it is one of the most anticipated events on the global sporting calendar. For homeowners, buyers and investors across the region, it represents something else entirely: a moment of international focus that few places ever experience. From...
When The Times recently highlighted Ormskirk as one of the Northwest’s leading food destinations, most locals simply nodded in agreement and many now know it’s quietly powering its property market. For those who live here, the town’s reputation has been building for years. But beyond West Lancashire, that recognition landed differently. It marked a moment when Ormskirk stepped onto a much bigger...
The Renters Reform Bill has dominated property headlines for months, but we can now look at how the Renters Rights Bill is reshaping opportunity. Depending on who you listen to, it’s either the end of the private rental sector as we know it or a long-overdue reset. For many landlords, the uncertainty has been unsettling. But beneath the noise, something else is happening. Quietly, confidently,...
Search for letting agents in Liverpool and you’ll be met with page after page of options. On paper, many appear similar. Comparable fees. Similar promises. Phrases like “fully managed” and “stress-free letting” appear everywhere. But for landlords operating in Liverpool today, the difference between a competent letting agent and the wrong one has never been more important. Liverpool’s...
“What do estate agents cost in Southport?” is often the first question sellers ask and understandably so. However it’s rarely the most important one. Southport is a market where presentation, pricing and buyer psychology matter deeply. Period homes, coastal properties, family houses and downsizer apartments all sit within the same town, yet attract very different buyers. The agent you choose and how...
When sellers start searching for estate agents with the best reviews in Liverpool, they’re rarely just looking for reassurance. They’re looking for trust. Selling a home is personal. It’s emotional. It’s often stressful. And for most people, it’s the largest financial transaction they’ll ever make. In that context, reviews have become one of the most powerful decision-making tools available....
Liverpool’s property market is heading into 2026 with more momentum, confidence and activity than many expected. While the national narrative often focuses on market stagnation, rising rates or economic uncertainty, Liverpool continues to demonstrate resilience, fuelled by regeneration, strong rental demand, shifting buyer priorities and one of the youngest populations of any major UK city. For...