Lisa Isaacs

Property Writer

Lisa Isaacs is an experienced property writer, author of 26 Property Checklists and former editor of leading publications like What House?. Her expertise is grounded in firsthand market insight as a homeowner, landlord and director of an estate management company.

Lisa currently contributes as a journalist to The Negotiator and ShowHouse, and her industry authority has been recognised through judging roles for prestigious events like the What House? Awards.

Latest articles by Lisa Isaacs

Values that rise year-on-year may be a thing of the past

01 Aug 2026

The times of guaranteed, consecutive house price growth are over. Instead, hyper-local markets and mortgage rates are dictating home values - and that needs communicating to movers.

Flat-out affordable: The widest flat-house price gap for 30 years

07 Jul 2026

Agents who explain leasehold realities and promote reform benefits will convert current flat values into a sales advantage.

First-time buyers at a viewing with an estate agent

Focus on first-time buyers: The hot leads spending more money

22 Jun 2026

First-time buyers are fuelling UK house price inflation by spending around £10,000 more on a property than last year. Agents recognising this purchasing power will complete chains and increase sales.

Half of UK homes aren’t selling - it’s time to address pricing expectations

14 May 2026

With unrealistic pricing by sellers the key reason homes are unlikely to sell, our latest research explores how agents might help reset their expectations and win instructions rooted in achievable pricing.