More households are reassessing space in early 2026. If your home feels tighter than it once did, this spring may offer the right conditions to move up.

The government has announced plans to reform the leasehold system in England and Wales, with millions of leaseholders expected to be affected. Under the proposals, ground rents would be capped at £250 a year before reducing to a peppercorn rate after 40 years.

With Easter just around the corner, now is a strategic moment to prepare your home for market, before buyer demand peaks and properties move fastest.

Thinking of renting out your home? With major rental reforms arriving in 2026, the days of private, informal lettings are over. Here’s what every homeowner needs to know to stay compliant, protected and prepared.