January 2026

The light improves, gardens wake up, and buyers often feel more motivated after the New Year. But timing your move purely around the season can be a costly oversimplification. The better question is this, will waiting improve your outcome, or simply delay your plans while the market moves around you?

Planning a Move in Hertfordshire? What 2026 Could Mean for Buyers and Sellers

Since 27 December 2025, something quietly changed - local councils now have stronger powers to inspect landlords’ properties and demand documents relating to the last 12 months.