UK housing transactions forecast downgraded on rate volatility
UK housing transactions are expected to fall below initial forecasts for 2026, according to analysis from Zoopla, as mortgage rate...
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Converted school properties listed across England, Scotland
Five former school buildings converted into residential properties have been listed for sale across England and Scotland, with prices ranging...
Government proposes homebuying reforms to cut delays
The government has announced proposed reforms to the homebuying process in England and Wales, aimed at reducing transaction times and...
UK housing market shows mixed signals as sales fall 6%
The UK residential property market recorded 572,000 homes sold subject to contract in the first 23 weeks of 2026, representing...
Flat-house price gap reaches 30-year high in UK
The price differential between flats and houses has reached its widest point since records began 30 years ago, according to...
Buy-to-let returns lag equities, Rathbones reports
Residential property investment no longer delivers the returns that characterised previous decades, according to a report from investment management firm...
UK house price growth forecast to slow to 0.7% in 2027
House price growth in the UK is expected to slow significantly over the next 18 months, with higher mortgage costs...
UK asking prices fall £2,100 in biggest June drop since 2012
Average asking prices for newly listed homes fell by £2,113 in June, marking the largest decline for the month in...
Maximalist interiors trend gains traction across UK market
A growing number of UK property listings are featuring maximalist interior design, marking a departure from the minimalist aesthetic that...
Borrowers shift to two-year mortgages despite rate premium
Property buyers are increasingly opting for two-year fixed-rate mortgages despite higher rates, according to new data from financial comparison site...
