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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Et voila! Homeowner confidence rallies
May 22, 2018Zoopla's survey reveals the largest jump in consumer optimism in the housing market since 2016. -
Compensation for property-related complaints jumps 11%
May 17, 2018Nearly £1.4m was handed out to settle sales and lettings disputes in 2017. -
First-time buyer lending ticks up
May 16, 2018But lending to other sectors of the market has fallen, with loans to buy-to-let landlords tumbling by 20% year-on-year. -
Mortgage customers waste £53.3m a year by sitting on lenders’ standard rates
May 15, 2018A third of homeowners fail to line up a new mortgage deal before their existing one expires - and it proves an expensive mistake. -
Who are the wealthiest property owners in the UK?
May 14, 2018The Sunday Times Rich List reveals the fortunes of the richest people in the country. Now we've crunched the data to reveal the top 50 prospering from investment in property. -
Collapsed property sales cost sellers £400m a year
May 14, 2018One in five sellers has experienced a sale falling through, often because potential buyers change their mind at the last minute. -
Renters willing to pay a £24 per month premium for pets
May 11, 2018High speed internet and a garden were also among the sought-after features that would make potential tenants willing to splash out. -
How to check pollution levels surrounding your new home
May 10, 2018Clean living is a top priority for many families and those with poor health. Now you can view the air quality of a property. -
Are you a property pro? Play our Property Price Game and find out
May 10, 2018If you think you’ve the property nous to match Zoopla’s own Phil Spencer, then put that knowledge to the test with our Property Price Game. -
Record low numbers missing mortgage payments
May 10, 2018Arrears levels continue to fall, but with future interest rate rises looming there is no room for complacency. -
House prices fall despite spring bounce
May 9, 2018Property values declined in April but buyer demand showed signs of stabilising. -
More help for mortgage prisoners stuck on high interest rates
May 4, 2018The Financial Conduct Authority is looking to introduce a scheme to help homeowners who are stuck on expensive reversion rates. -
Landlords and tenants to receive greater protection thanks to new law
May 3, 2018The Government has tightened regulation on letting agents' handling of payments. But what will it mean for buy-to-let landlords and those renting? Our Q&A explains... -
What should be top priority for new housing minister?
April 30, 2018James Brokenshire has replaced Sajid Javid as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and has an extensive to-do list.