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If you’ve been thinking about buying a property in Cardiff, 2026 could be the ideal time to make your move. With a more balanced housing market, stabilising mortgage rates, and steady house price growth, conditions are aligning to create a buyer-friendly environment.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, upsizing, downsizing, or looking for a property investment in Cardiff, here’s why 2026 presents a wealth of opportunity.

The property ladder is one many of us aspire to climb and, generally speaking, the top rung is a big family home. The assumption is once any children have flown the nest, people start descending the property ladder to downsize to a smaller property.

Exchanging contracts on a house in Cardiff is a major milestone in the home buying process. Along with completion, it’s one of the most exciting stages for buyers and sellers alike.

The exchange of contracts is the point at which the buyer is legally committed to purchasing the property and the seller is legally obliged to sell. Once contracts are exchanged, both parties can finally make firm plans for moving day.

But how long does it take to exchange contracts on a house? Let’s take a closer look.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make. While the purchase price is the main cost, there are several additional fees involved when buying a property in Cardiff that many buyers overlook.

From stamp duty to solicitor fees and removals, budgeting properly will help you avoid unexpected costs and ensure your move runs smoothly.

If you’re planning to buy a house or flat in Cardiff, this guide outlines the most common fees you need to budget for when moving home.

Thinking of selling your property in Cardiff but not seeing results?

If your home has been on the market for weeks—or even months—with little interest, you may be wondering if your estate agent is holding you back. A new year is the perfect time for a fresh approach, and switching to a new estate agent in Cardiff could be the key to achieving a faster sale and a better price.

Moving home in Cardiff can be an exciting fresh start — new place, new neighbours, new friends, and new opportunities. But before you get too comfortable, there’s an important checklist to complete: who needs to know you’ve moved.

At Fortis Estate Agents, we’ve put together a guide for Cardiff homeowners and renters to ensure your move is smooth and stress-free.

If you’re planning to buy a property in Cardiff, one of the first steps after your offer is accepted is to arrange house buying searches. But what exactly are they, and why are they important? In this guide, we’ll explain:

• What house buying searches are

• Why they matter for Cardiff property buyers

• Whether you need to pay for them

If you’re buying a property in Cardiff, especially as a first-time buyer, you may come across unfamiliar terms like freehold, gazumping, or early repayment charge. You’re not alone—many Cardiff home buyers struggle with property jargon. In fact, a recent Zoopla study shows that buyers across the UK often find estate-agent terminology confusing.

With Cardiff’s property market remaining competitive and fast-moving, understanding these terms is essential. So, the team at Fortis, your trusted Cardiff estate agents, has created a clear, alphabetical home buyers dictionary to help you feel confident throughout your buying journey.

Saving for a deposit is one of homeownership’s biggest challenges but did you know the Government is giving away free money to first-time buyers? You’ll have to open a LISA to benefit: here’s everything you need to know.

One of the most common questions we’re asked at Fortis is whether homeowners in Cardiff should find a property to buy before putting their current home on the market. Our expert advice?
In most cases, you should list your property for sale before you find your next home.

Here’s why this strategy works so well for Cardiff sellers—and how it can help you secure the home you really want.

Thinking of selling your home in Cardiff?
At Fortis, we speak with hundreds of homeowners every year, and many share the same questions about pricing, timing, preparation, and the selling process.

To help you feel confident and informed, we’ve put together the 10 most frequently asked questions from home sellers in Cardiff, along with clear, practical advice from our expert estate agents.

If you’ve inherited a property in Cardiff and want to sell it, you’ll usually need to go through probate before the sale can begin. But when is probate required, what does the process involve, and how can you make selling a probate property as smooth as possible?

Selling a home during probate can feel overwhelming, but working with the right Cardiff estate agent and solicitor makes a huge difference.

In this guide, we’ll explain what probate is, when you need it, and how to sell a property in Cardiff when probate is required.