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.

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.
Zoopla Cities House Price Index
October 30, 2019
Thinking about putting your property up for sale? Our latest research will give you an insight into conditions in your local market.
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.
Rents rise at just half the level of earnings, says our new Rental Market Report
October 16, 2019
Need to rent a home? Check out our brand-new Rental Market Report to get to grips with costs – and competition.
The majority of homes in Great Britain are stamp duty-exempt for first-time buyers
October 10, 2019
Saving hard to make your debut on the property ladder? Our latest research may have uncovered some good news for you.
Average 10% premium attached to homes under Help to Buy
October 10, 2019
Thinking of using the Help to Buy scheme? Be sure to weigh up the pros and cons – and check you're not overpaying – before taking the plunge.
Housing market continues to slow in the shadow of Brexit
October 9, 2019
Thinking of buying or selling a home? Check out the latest research from RICS to gauge the mood of the property market.
Housebuilding levels fall to three-year low
October 3, 2019
Less than 161,000 properties were started in the year to the end of June, significantly below the Government’s target of 300,000.
Zoopla's 2019 Rich List: Britain's most expensive streets revealed
September 23, 2019
West London's Kensington Palace Gardens is still the most expensive street in Britain, despite nearly £3m being wiped off average property prices since last year.