290 news articles found. Viewing mode :

Student Rent 13 September 2025

* As a new university year approaches, students are preparing for fresh courses, new friends and city life – with rent a key factor in deciding where to study.

* Average rents paid by students were analysed across UK cities, and unsurprisingly, London came out highest – with students paying an average share of £1,359.... Read More

Chasing Catchments 01 September 2025

* For many families, the school run now starts long before the first bell – with a hunt for the right postcode.

* New research from Santander UK shows nearly three-quarters of parents (73%) would pay extra to live in the catchment of a top-performing school, up 11% on last year.... Read More

Strong Summer Signals A Busier Autumn 22 August 2025

* The average asking price fell 1.3% this month to £368,740, in line with the usual July-to-August drop over the past five years.

* There was a monthly drop in asking prices across all regions except Wales, where prices held steady. London saw the sharpest fall at -2.... Read More

Race For Rentals Hots Up In Summer Months 08 August 2025

* Summer is usually one of the busiest seasons in the rental market. It"s a time when graduates start new jobs, students move for university, and many people shift homes to live with friends.

* 38% of properties placed on the rental market are being snapped up by renters within a week of being listed, with 8% being let within just three days, according to the latest PriceHubble poll of subscribers.... Read More

Shelling out: homes with a sea view 01 August 2025

* Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside, and buyers are happily paying a premium for a glimpse of the ocean. According to analysis by Rightmove, coastal homes with a sea view are priced on average £88,107 higher than those without, a 32% premium.

* The East Midlands leads the regional tide with a 68% premium for sea views, followed by the South West at 44% and Scotland close behind at 43%.... Read More

Staycation Nation 24 July 2025

* With the summer holidays in full swing, many are turning to staycations in short-term lets, which accounted for a total of 90.1 million guest nights across the UK in 2024.

* August was the most popular month for guest nights, reaching 12.... Read More

Hot Property 17 July 2025

* As the UK sizzled through its third official heatwave of the summer, the property market is feeling the heat too.

* Annual price growth hit 3.9% in May, cranking up the heat with a 1.1% monthly jump from April. London was the only region to feel a cool-down in prices between April and May.... Read More

Wimbledon Wealth 11 July 2025

* Wimbledon is officially in full swing – the world"s oldest tennis tournament, first held in 1877 on the grass courts of the All England Club. Now, in 2025, The Championships are serving up a record-breaking total prize pot of £53.5 million, with the Gentlemen"s and Ladies" Singles champions each netting £3 million.... Read More

Summer Solstice 21 June 2025

* The Summer Solstice, which marks the longest day of the year, is celebrated around the world.
* This year, in the Northern Hemisphere, it will occur on Saturday, 21 June at 03:42 BST.

* The solstice has been celebrated for thousands of years and held great importance in ancient cultures, especially in pagan and Druidic traditions.... Read More

Rural Rises 11 June 2025

* Rural property prices have grown by 23% over the past five years, outpacing the 18% increase seen in urban areas.

* Rural terraced houses have seen the strongest price growth, while urban flats have seen more modest gains.

* While the pandemic sparked a surge in demand for rural properties, demand remains strong, driven by lifestyle shifts such as remote working, the need for more space, and tighter household budgets.... Read More

Home Sales Running At Fastest Rate Since 2021 30 May 2025

* The number of sales agreed in May is running at its fastest rate in four years since the pandemic boom of 2021.

* The housing market is seeing a renewed increase in activity, as buyers return to the market following the end of stamp duty reliefs and the Easter lull.... Read More

Property Price Forecast 22 May 2025

* A measured pace of house price growth is expected over the next few years, as bank rate cuts and falling mortgage rates are offset by high stock levels, a subdued economic backdrop and ongoing geopolitical risks. Growth of 1.6% is forecast by the end of 2025, rising to 2.... Read More