Property news

Welcome to Zoopla’s Property News page, where you can keep up-to-date with everything from house prices and mortgage rates, to property hotspots and celebrity moves. As Zoopla is always watching the market, we’ll pull out the most colourful (and curious) homes to write about here too.

Housing market expected to enjoy a post-election bounce
December 12, 2019
Thinking of buying or selling a home? Activity in the property market is predicted to pick up following the General Election.
Lenders cut mortgage rates for first-time buyers
December 10, 2019
About to take your first step on the property ladder? You’re in luck as lenders are reducing rates for buyers with small deposits.
Private landlords sell up following tax changes
December 9, 2019
Thinking about purchasing a buy-to-let property? You may be swimming against the tide as many landlords are exiting the sector following Government tax changes.
Help to Buy hotspots revealed
December 6, 2019
Thinking of using the Government’s Help to Buy scheme? We take a look at where the initiative has been most widely used.
Zoopla Cities House Price Index
November 27, 2019
Wondering what’s happening to house prices in your local city? Our latest research offers an insight – and it's good news if you're a Londonder.
Remortgaging soars as homeowners cash in on competition among lenders
November 26, 2019
Thinking of remortgaging? You are far from alone, with numbers jumping nearly 13% on last year, according to figures.
Garages and gardens top house-hunters’ wish lists in 2019
November 21, 2019
Thinking of putting your home on the market? We take a look at what buyers really look for in a property.
Homeowners capitalise on low interest rates to unlock equity
November 19, 2019
Thinking of remortgaging? Nearly half of all people taking out a new loan are withdrawing equity.
New build house prices soar at 10 times the rate of existing homes
November 14, 2019
Thinking of buying a property? We take a look at how price growth has varied by property type during the past year.
Housing stock in the UK grows by 9%
November 14, 2019
Interested in buying a new property? You are in luck as 240,000 new homes have been created in a year.
Government fails to build any of its promised Starter Homes
November 5, 2019
Hoping to take advantage of the Government’s Starter Home scheme? You may want to consider other initiatives.
Swansea is the UK’s most popular property hotspot
October 25, 2019
In the process of trying to find a new home? Our research will help you figure out how much competition you face from other buyers.
Housing market enjoys autumn bounce
October 22, 2019
Delaying buying or selling a home until the outlook is clearer? There are signs that buyers may be returning to the market.
First-time buyer numbers hit 12-year high
October 17, 2019
Saving up to get on to the property ladder? Take heart as first-time buyer numbers finally recover to their pre-financial crisis level.