Arnolds Keys Blog
Insights and updates on the property market. Featuring opinion pieces and brand news across residential, commercial and agricultural sectors.
THE GREEN SHOOTS OF SPRING
6 March 2026
Spring officially started last Sunday, and for once I picked the right week to have a couple of days off. Read more >
WILL PLANNING REFORMS HELP RURAL COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE?
28 February 2026
Proposed reforms to the planning system - currently under consultation - which could make it easier for farmers to secure approval for new agricultural buildings, have been described as the... Read more >
WHY ‘KERB APPEAL’ IS IMPORTANT IN THE LETTINGS MARKET
20 February 2026
In the world of residential sales, the term ‘kerb appeal’ is well understood: it is about making a home instantly appealing to prospective buyers by presenting it in the best... Read more >
FACING THE FUTURE WITH INCREASING CONFIDENCE
18 February 2026
Three months on from Rachel Reeves’ second Budget, and the appalling ‘market research’ before it which resulted in a confidence dent in many markets, a clearer picture is now emerging... Read more >
UPSIZE OR EXTEND? IT’S A COMPLEX ISSUE
13 February 2026
As the housing market cooled during 2025, a question I was increasingly asked, mainly by growing families who needed more space in their homes, was: would they be better off... Read more >
THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING YOUR VALUE
24 January 2026
Last month’s announcement that the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) cap would be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, coupled with the Budget announcement to... Read more >
OPENNESS IS THE KEY TO AVOIDING SERVICE CHARGE DISPUTES
21 January 2026
One of the biggest points of contention between commercial landlords and tenants are service charges – sometimes viewed as an ‘add-on extra’ to rents, and which can run into tens... Read more >
SIX NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR NEW LANDLORDS
16 January 2026
Since the start of January, I have already helped several first-time landlords prepare to take the step into the private rented sector, writes Catherine Hunt. Read more >