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A  northern UK city that strikes the perfect balance between city centre buzz and green space is seeing property prices soar at a faster rate than London. It seems Salford is becoming a new favourite among property hunters. Located just over 20 minutes away from Manchester, Salford is believed to be one of the best places to live in the UK after it was listed in the top 10 ‘best value cities for quality of life’ in 2024 – promising a favourable ratio of property costs to household income and a...

Around one in every 20 homes for sale in Britain is now priced at £1 million-plus, according to a property website. Rightmove said the number of homes for sale at a seven-figure price point has doubled in the past six years. It recorded a 103% increase in homes at this price point between January and April 2025, compared with the same period in 2019. The cathedral in St Albans, Hertfordshire, where around one in five homes for sale has a million-pound price tag, according to Rightmove (Chris Radburn/PA) Just over...

Bournemouth has been named the most in-demand coastal location for buyers, with its stunning natural beauty, extensive green spaces, and appealing property market all contributing to its popularityBournemouth beach in Dorset is a very popular spot for tourists(Image: John Harper via Getty Images)Bournemouth, the charming coastal town situated on England's southern coast, has recently experienced a significant increase in popularity among property buyers. The latest figures from Rightmove reveal that Bournemouth has become the most sought-after seaside location for purchasers, a trend fuelled by its breathtaking natural beauty, abundant green...

UK property platform Rightmove (RMV.L) and building society Nationwide have launched an online feature that allows potential homebuyers to understand if a specific property is likely to be eligible for mortgage lending. They said that the new digital "property lending check" is a global first, in enabling homebuyers to receive real-time information about the likelihood of getting a mortgage on a house before viewing it and make an offer. The feature aims to give "home-hunters more mortgage confidence, much earlier in their moving journey," they said. According to the announcement...

Many people dream of living by the sea. Having a beach nearby and being able to go for a quick dip on your lunch break sounds like the perfect lifestyle. And while the UK has plenty of stunning seaside towns, living close to the coast can often come with a hefty price tag.But that’s not the case in Girvan, a harbour town on the Ayrshire coast in southwest Scotland, where homes can still be snapped up for under £120,000, according to Rightmove. Just a five-minute walk from the beach, a...

Property website Rightmove has recorded a jump in inquiries from US-based house hunters about homes for sale in the UK. According to the website, the number of inquiries stemming from the US regarding homes for sale in the UK since the start of the year - which covers all of 2025 up until the first week of May - is nearly a fifth (19 per cent) higher than the same period in 2024.  Rightmove suggests that the increase is a result of the global economic uncertainty that looms following Donald...

Every so often a property comes on the market that is like something straight out of a fairytale book, and this seriously lavish home definitely makes the cut - even featuring its very own moatGidlow Hall dates all the way back to the 16th century(Image: JACKSON-STOPS/RIGHTMOVE)This luxurious property takes fairytale to the next level - and it even boasts its own lake and moat. The gorgeous home of Gidlow Hall is seriously picturesque, with stunning character features that demonstrate its rich history, immaculate gardens, a gorgeous roof terrace, and its...

The company said that "supportive" property market trends in the early months of this year would support a rise in revenue of between 8% and 10% compared with 202412:52, 28 Feb 2025Updated 12:53, 28 Feb 2025Average revenue per advertiser, a closely-watched indicator for Rightmove, rose 6% (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)Rightmove has predicted a revenue growth of up to 10% this year, as lower mortgage rates due to rate cuts attract more potential homebuyers to its website.The company noted "supportive" property market trends in the early months of this year, with...