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.
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Could property guardianship be for you?
February 19, 2019An estimated 7,000 to 10,000 people are currently UK property guardians. -
The most affordable locations for single people to buy a home
February 14, 2019Single and want to step on to the housing ladder? Here are the 10 best places to snap up a one-bedroom flat. -
Revealed: How long it REALLY takes for a property to sell
February 7, 2019More than half of Brits overestimate the length of time it takes for a home to go under offer, according to Zoopla. -
House price growth grinds to a halt
January 31, 2019January saw the slowest annual rate of house price growth since February 2013, according to Nationwide. -
City view: How houses prices are rising or falling where you live
January 30, 2019Zoopla’s latest Cities House Price Index shows large fluctuations in property growth in UK urban areas. -
Orkney named as the best place to live in the UK
January 26, 2019Lower house prices in northern regions have led to an increase in the quality of life scores in these areas, new survey reveals. -
How eagle-eyed are your neighbours?
January 18, 2019If you’ve ever searched on Zoopla to find out how much your neighbours’ homes are worth, you’re not alone. These are the nosiest neighbourhoods in Britain for property values. -
Build-to-rent sector enjoys construction boom
January 18, 2019New planning regulations have supported a 40% jump in the level of the rental homes being built. -
House building ticks up but remains below government target
January 15, 2019Construction was started on 44,740 new homes between July and September - up 12% year-on-year, according to the Government. -
40% of first-time buyers will still be repaying their mortgage after they retire
January 11, 2019The financial regulator warned the situation could impact their pension saving. -
Take a tour of the 2018 X Factor house
January 10, 2019The west London mansion that proved a hit with contestants can be yours short-term for £28,000 per month or long-term for £12,500 per month. -
House price growth falls to six-year low
January 4, 2019Brexit uncertainty hit the housing market in 2018, but northern regions outperformed southern ones. -
Britain’s best value commuter hotspots revealed
January 3, 2019As the rail ticket price hike kicks in, here are the most cost-effective places for commuters to live. -
First-time buyers made up half of all mortgage-backed home purchases in 2018
January 2, 2019The number of people stepping on to the housing ladder with a mortgage has hit the highest level in 12 years.