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.

First time buyers leapfrog flats in favour of houses
September 6, 2019
Two-thirds of people buying their first home head for a house despite the higher price tag.
Average asking prices almost match what homes are sold for
September 3, 2019
Homes in England and Wales sold for more than 96% of their asking price in the last year, according to Zoopla listings data and Land Registry records.
More flexibility on mortgage lengths empowers borrowers
August 30, 2019
Thought mortgage terms were for 25 years? Not necessarily. We take a look at the growing number of shorter-term fixes on offer.
Government announces changes to Shared Ownership Scheme
August 29, 2019
People using the initiative will be allowed to increase their stake in their home by smaller increments.
Mortgage approvals soar to decade-high in July
August 27, 2019
Approvals for both people moving home and those remortgaging increased during the month.
Zoopla Cities House Price Index
August 23, 2019
Property becomes more affordable in 12 major UK cities in the year to the end of July as earnings outstrip house price gains.
Homeowners opt for improving over moving?
August 15, 2019
High levels of equity being withdrawn by people remortgaging suggests homeowners are investing in significant improvement works.
Is the new-build premium worth it?
August 14, 2019
New-build homes are selling for a premium of £65,000, according to the Land Registry. We take a look at what is driving the price difference and ask whether it's worth paying.
Gardens and kitchens on a par for home-hunters
August 13, 2019
Half of Britons think a well-designed garden is as – or more – important than a designer kitchen or bathroom when it comes to their quest for a perfect home.
Time to let a home falls to record low of 20 days
August 12, 2019
Growing demand for rented property, combined with a falling supply has meant tenants must move quicker than ever to seal the deal.
Increase in potential buyers fails to boost property sales
August 8, 2019
Key housing market indicators remain flat in July despite a rise in buyer enquiries.
Average house prices up just 0.3% on 12 months ago
July 31, 2019
It's steady-as-she-goes for the housing market. Prices are barely higher than a year ago as many buyers wait to see what the new Prime Minister has in store.
What are Boris Johnson’s pledges on stamp duty?
July 30, 2019
New Government, new era for stamp duty? We take a look at the Prime Minister’s pledges to overhaul the property tax.
House prices rise by the price of a good bottle of wine a day
July 26, 2019
The typical home saw £2,046 added to its value during the first six months of the year.