wo villages, one report, but increasingly two different markets. Knebworth is holding firm while Codicote takes a breath.

Rents are still rising, but legislation and affordability have changed the decisions landlords need to make. Here are the checks worth carrying out now.

Stevenage and Stevenage Old Town continue to perform well, with rising prices, strong buyer demand and more homes coming to market, creating opportunities for both movers and first-time buyers this summer.

The gap between asking and achieved looks alarming this month. Read it closely and it tells a quieter, more useful story.