Davis Tate Blog

Making your home more energy efficient in 2026 is not just an environmentally responsible choice - it’s a smart financial move, particularly in today’s cost-of-living crisis. In this blog, we’ll explore practical, cost-effective ways to optimise your home’s energy use for a greener, more efficient home that’s kinder to both your wallet and the planet.

Selling your property is a major decision, and timing plays a crucial role in getting the best outcome. In this blog we explore 10 reasons why listing your property early in the year could be the perfect opportunity for a successful sale.

The Autumn Budget 2025, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduces significant changes that will impact the housing market. Here’s a breakdown of the key numbers and what they mean for you.

On 6 November 2025, the Bank of England announced that it would hold the base interest rate at 4% while a possible reduction could be on the horizon.In this blog, we discuss what this may mean for homeowners, buyers, and sellers.

In this blog we explore why pricing your house correctly from the outset is so crucial to a smooth sale and why getting the right estate agent to carry out an accurate valuation is an important starting point in your selling journey.

Selling a home can be a significant undertaking, and having young children can add an extra layer of complexity making the entire process feel overwelming. In this blog, we share practical tips to help you navigate the selling journey with young children. 

If you’ve decided 2026 is going to be the year you move to a new home, getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly - but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.

Are you trying to get your home market-ready in the run up to Christmas, but the weather conditions are having other ideas? Read on to find out our top tips for marketing your home during the cold season.

Learn how to depersonalise your home to attract buyers this autumn with our practical tips on creating a neutral, inviting space while incorporating seasonal decor.

Planning to list your home? Here are 5 reasons why it pays to get professional photography of your home before decorating for Christmas to showcase your property’s best features and attract more buyers.

When preparing to sell, it is important to cater your kerb appeal to the season you’re selling in to maximise interest from potential buyers. Find out how you can capitalise on the romantic cosiness of autumn to make your home exterior appeal to prospective viewers. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies for achieving a neutral, uncluttered environment to successfully list your home and allow buyers to imagine themselves in it.