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Buying, selling or renting? Explore the latest property news, market updates and insightful analysis for the UK housing market with Zoopla's property experts.
Did you know a new build can be a far more affordable option than an older property?
The housing market in 2025 is off to a better start than the previous two years. More people are now looking to buy and the outlook for market activity bodes well.
Sales market activity has rebounded over 2024 as buyers and sellers return to the market. This has boosted sales volumes, but buyers remain price-sensitive, especially in the wake of the Budget and uncertainty over the outlook for mortgage rates in 2025.
Londoners stay put the longest before going on the market, while those in the North up sticks faster. Find out what's happening where you live.
What will happen to house prices and mortgage rates in 2025? Our special forecast edition of the House Price Index reveals the big housing market trends for next year.
We've taken a look at the latest house-value-to-household-earnings ratios across Britain to work out where you can get the most bang for your buck.
How does Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget affect household budgets? As the minimum wage rises to £12.21 an hour, National Insurance is frozen for employees and pensions increased, let's take a look.
Second home stamp duty raised to 5% from tomorrow, but relief for first-time buyers and home movers remains until April 2025. Capital Gains Tax increased and thousands of affordable homes to be built. How the Autumn Budget impacts the housing market.
