Chiara Diacciati Townsend

The UK base rate remains at 3.75%, after the Bank of England voted to hold rates at its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 30 July 2026. The decision comes as UK inflation sits at 2.6%

House prices in 2026 are being shaped less by timing and more by pricing. Homes priced correctly are still selling at a steady pace, while homes that have ambitious pricing are taking longer to sell.

Over 6 million homeowners use Zoopla to track their home’s value, build equity insights, and see what’s selling nearby, all with our tools that make moving decisions smarter and easier.

Considering becoming a landlord? One strategy for investment is to focus on higher yielding markets. Here are the top investor hotspots in the UK.

From countryside escapes to seaside views, from practical extras to pure luxury, here are the top home features Britain’s buyers have been on the hunt for in 2025.

We track the speed of property sales across the UK and, while the housing market may be slowing, some homes are still flying off the shelves. Here’s where buyers move the fastest and where sellers may need a little more patience.