Home Journal
Notes on where Britain lives.
Market insight from our own data, product news, and the odd strong opinion. From the team at Home.
Best estate agents in Birmingham 2026: how to find the right one
Birmingham spans everything from Edgbaston's prime Victorian streets to Digbeth's regeneration corridor. Here is how to find the right estate agent for your specific area and price point.
Why surveyors are choosing AI-assisted drafting
More chartered surveyors are adopting AI drafting tools. We look at what is driving the shift, what the practical benefits are, and what good adoption looks like.
The seasonal property market: when do homes actually sell fastest?
UK property has clear seasonal patterns, but the month matters less than your local supply picture. Here is what the data shows about selling times across the year.
What AI can and cannot tell you about the value of your house
AI property valuations are useful but limited. This is an honest account of what they get right, where they fall short, and how to use them alongside an agent's view.
Online valuation vs agent valuation: what each one is actually telling you
Online valuations and agent valuations answer different questions. Understanding what each one uses and where each one falls short helps you use both more effectively.
Get the Index in your inbox.
One email a month. The market read, the new tools, nothing else.