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. 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.

  2. Sales market activity has rebounded over 2024 as buyers and sellers return to the market. This has boosted sales volumes, but buyers remain price-sensitive, especially in the wake of the Budget and uncertainty over the outlook for mortgage rates in 2025.

  3. What will happen to house prices and mortgage rates in 2025? Our special forecast edition of the House Price Index reveals the big housing market trends for next year.

  4. Sales activity in the housing market is the highest it's been since 2020. Get the latest in our House Price Index.

  5. Mortgage rates drop to lowest rates seen in 15 months as house prices rise and more homes are sold. Get the latest in our House Price Index.

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