Richard Donnell

Executive Director - Research

@richard_donnell

Richard heads up the Research and Insight team at Zoopla. He and his team harness our rich data to help you get to grips with your home, your move and the most important trends in the housing market.

A regular face in national media, Richard has spent his career advising businesses and the government on all aspects of the housing market. He's best known for providing simple, insightful commentary and honest advice.

Latest articles by Richard Donnell

  1. 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.

  2. 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.​

  3. 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.

  4. Rental inflation has slowed, which will be welcome news to renters. But there are still 12 people chasing every home for rent.

  5. 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?

  6. 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.

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