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The latest news on property prices, popular locations across the UK and mortgage rates. Our Property News page keeps you up-to-date with the housing market, whether you're buying, selling or renting. Enrol on your free Zooploma for expert advice.

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  Three-tier system after lockdown 2: what will the “tougher” coronavirus measures mean for the property market?

  November 26, 2020

  With the national lockdown in England lifting on 2 December, we explain what impact the government's strengthened tiered system could have if you’re trying to buy or sell a home.
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  House price growth close to three-year high

  November 25, 2020

  The housing market is tipped to have its busiest Christmas for more than a decade, as buyers rush to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline, according to our House Price Index.
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  Revealed: the top 10 search terms most used by homehunters in 2020

  November 23, 2020

  Our research reveals gardens and garages topped our "Top 10 most-searched terms" lists this year, as coronavirus impacted on what buyers and renters want from their homes.
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  The 20 UK locations where homes sell the fastest

  November 19, 2020

  Where do homes sell like hot cakes? Our latest research has the answer and also shows that three-bedroom houses sell faster than any other property type.
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  Q&A: The post-lockdown surge in demand is almost unprecedented

  November 18, 2020

  Our September 2020 House Price Index revealed a booming sales pipeline. Richard Donnell, our director of research and insight, on what’s behind the surge in demand.
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  Coronavirus: latest property market news, information and advice

  November 17, 2020

  Keep up to date with how the new national lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the UK property market.
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  Tenants’ charter: social housing residents to be given greater voice to demand safety standards from landlords

  November 17, 2020

  Reforms announced by the government will make social housing landlords more accountable and speed up the complaints procedure.
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  Covid-19 has changed what Britons value about their homes

  November 13, 2020

  The pandemic and lockdown process has made more people appreciate having a study and question the practicality of open plan living, our latest research reveals.
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  Mortgage choice improves for the first time in 5 months

  November 11, 2020

  First-time buyers have been hit by reduced mortgage availability in the wake of Covid-19, but the latest figures reveal an increase in products for borrowers with small deposits.
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  Rents dropped 5% in London, but the rest of the UK showed 1.7% rental growth in 2020

  November 10, 2020

  Rents outside London have grown this year but they’ve dropped in the capital as Covid-19 creates a two-speed market, according to our latest Rental Market Report.
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  Mortgage approvals soared to a 13-year high in September

  November 9, 2020

  The stamp duty holiday is continuing to drive high levels of buyer demand. But with England in lockdown again, will this trend continue?
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  Lockdown 2: what does it mean for the property market?

  November 5, 2020

  A second national lockdown is upon us. With the government making it clear that the housing market is open for business, we explain what the restrictions mean for you.
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  Stamp duty holiday: the key timings you need to know

  November 4, 2020

  Here’s how to boost your chances of buying a home in time to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday, which ends on 31 March.
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  Lockdown 2: mortgage payment holidays to be extended for up to six months

  November 3, 2020

  Homeowners impacted by the coronavirus lockdown can now extend their mortgage payment holiday. Find out more here.