Find homes to buy or rent and check house prices

Rents are rising at the slowest pace for 4 years as the supply and demand imbalance narrows. This is welcome news but strong competition for rented homes remains.

Lower mortgage rates are supporting more house sales against a backdrop of modest house price inflation. Our House Price Index tracks key trends in the UK housing market - here’s the latest news in May 2025.

Mortgage rates are likely to stay in the 4-5% range this year but changes to affordability testing gives buyers a boost.

The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4.25%. Here’s how it will impact interest rates and the mortgage market, and what it means for your move.

House price inflation is losing momentum as seasonal factors and growing economic uncertainty cools buyer demand, while supply continues to expand. More homes for sale are boosting choice and keeping house prices in check.​

Buyers have a wide choice of homes for sale, which will keep price inflation in check. Sellers need to be very careful in how they price their homes if they are serious about moving in 2025.

The housing market is resilient, supported by faster growth in average earnings. There are the most homes for sale in 7 years, which will keep price inflation in check. But are buyers missing opportunities in the flats market?

The housing market in 2025 is off to a better start than the previous two years. More people are now looking to buy and the outlook for market activity bodes well.

From sorting an agreement in principle to arranging the mortgage offer, how do you apply for a mortgage when you're a first-time buyer? Let's take a look.

Ready to start home hunting? We've got all the tools you need: from mapping out your favourite streets to checking travel times to the local pub. Let's find your dream home.

Want to stand out from the crowd? From a RIBA award-winning house, to an apartment in a castle, here are 10 rental homes that could fit the bill.

The average UK home is now worth £2,400 more than it was 6 months ago. But if you own a terraced property in the north, it's likely to be a lot more than that.