UK Property

House prices in the UK, according to Zoopla, have risen just 2.2% in the past year, while the cost of flats rose only 0.5%. Halifax’s estimate of annual house price growth is 2.9%, but Nationwide is more bullish. It records a 3.1% year-on-year increase for the fourth quarter in England, 2.7% in Wales, 4.4% in Scotland and 7.1% in Northern Ireland. The estimate for England hides a significant regional variation: prices were 4.4% higher in the Midlands and the north of England, but just 2% higher in southern England. In...

A pretty village you can reach on its own 'curry train' has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK. Corbridge in Northumberland, a region brimming with charming towns and villages, caught the attention of national property experts for its beauty and history as well as its independent shops.Nestled near Hadrian's Wall, 16 miles west of Newcastle and four miles east of Hexham, Corbridge was lauded by property experts Garrington as 'an idyllic, historic village with an array of small independent shops, artisan and antique...

Sam Fox Founder of UK Mortgage Centre Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. WARRINGTON, United Kingdom, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A property and mortgage expert has shared the five most common mistakes people make when purchasing a home. Sam Fox, the founder of UK Mortgage Centre, issued his advice as the market gets set to enter...

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A COUPLE have revealed that they are now rent and mortgage free, at just 30-years-old, after building their own tiny home. Lexie and Jed had hardly any DIY experience when they embarked on their huge project, but still managed to create their dream off-grid home. 2Lexie and Jed are rent and mortgage free at 302They built an entire tiny home themselvesThe couple said that a lot of blood, sweat and tears went in to the project, but thanks to a basic five-week building course taken by Jed, they were able...

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly looking for a United Kingdom home. The couple’s interest comes amid a growing trend of international celebrities seeking properties outside the United States, with the British countryside becoming an increasingly popular destination for stars looking for privacy and scenic beauty. The superstar couple is said to be interested in purchasing a home in the scenic Cotswolds region although their property in Los Angeles will always be their primary residence. The Cotswolds, known for its picturesque landscapes and historic villages, has attracted numerous celebrities in recent...

As house prices lept by a whopping 5.4% in the year up to February, we have created an interactive map highlighting the average house price in each area of the country - enter your postcode to check your local marketCheck house prices in your area using our interactive map(Image: Tim Graham/Getty Images)House prices across the UK soared by a staggering 5.4 percent in the year up to February, and now you can check house prices in your area using our interactive map. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),...

The three-storey building on Lower Goat Lane was previously home to The Games Table, a board game cafe that closed in November after six years in business. The ground floor of the building (Image: Auction House East Anglia) The property will be auctioned by Auction House East Anglia via livestream at 11am on May 8, with a guide price of £450,000 plus fees. The building offers 6,205 square feet of space and the ground floor, which was used as a shop and cafe, is 2,804 square feet including storage and staff areas....

A 56-year-old man found inside the property has been arrested on suspicion of murderPolice discovered the body of a woman at a property on Bryn Terrace in Cefn Cribwr, near Bridgend(Image: Google Maps)A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead inside a property. South Wales Police were called to a property on Bryn Terrace in Cefn Cribwr, near Bridgend, just after 9.15pm on Friday, April 18, after receiving reports concerning the welfare of two people.When officers arrived at the property, they discovered a 48-year-old woman, who...

'I gambled away £1m, two marriages and tried to take my life - but I'm still seeing adverts' By Brad Young, Money feature writerSitting beside the hospital bed of his disabled daughter, Hussain Vorajee was gambling. It was 2012, and she was spending the first year of her fragile life undergoing numerous operations at Bristol Children's Hospital. Hussain had spent the past 10 years of his placing bets. Before the next 10 were up, he would lose more than £1m. That he had made it from his home in Gloucester...