Property market analysis, forecasts and trends

Our exclusive research for the BBC reveals rents are starting to fall in parts of the UK, as the pace of rental inflation hits its lowest level in nearly 3 years.  

Mortgage rates are not expected to fall further this year, but rising wages are likely to improve affordability for buyers as house prices stay flat.

The average UK home is now worth £2,400 more than it was 6 months ago. But if you own a terraced property in the north, it's likely to be a lot more than that.

As part of our coverage of the general election, we take a look at stamp duty and what the two major political parties are saying about it.

The average rent for new lets in the UK is £1,226 after a +6.6% rise in the last year. Rents for new lets will rise more slowly this year, but only a major supply boost will help with rental affordability.

The announcement of the UK general election for July 4th 2024 has come earlier than expected—but what does this mean for the housing market?

A third of homes for sale are cheaper to buy than rent, with the average first-time buyer saving £93 a month on a mortgage instead of renting.

The challenges facing first time buyers and uspizers right now all boil down to one thing: affordability. And buyers in the south of England are suffering the most on this front. Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, takes a look at what’s happening in the housing market.

The supply of homes for sale has hit a five year high with 20% more homes on the market compared to this time last year.

Home buyers are currently facing an annual increase of £4,300 on their mortgage repayments, rising to £7,500 in London. 

Buyer confidence is improving and 12% more homes are going under offer compared to this time last year. Mortgage approvals for home purchases are also up 32%.

Seller discounts narrow in spring 2024 as more sales are agreed. Momentum is growing in the housing market and house prices don't need to fall further to support the continued recovery in sales.

Think your dream home is out of your budget? You might be surprised. We've got a host of hot properties available for £100,000 or less.

From a Scottish castle featured in Netflix’s The Crown, to ‘castle’ houses in Oxfordshire, and a Baronial-style castle in Devon, here are the hottest homes with battlements available now.

From a bijou house in the grounds of a traditional Welsh property to a seaside retreat with all the views, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to annexes.

Looking for an unusual home? From a James Bond-style superhome to a home on the most beautiful street in the Cotswolds, one of these quirky gems might just have your name on it.

After a compact home with a twist? We’ve looked high and low for 8 of the most eye-catching bijou properties on the market right now. 

From paying your stamp duty to 2% mortgage rates, let's take a look at the best perks currently on offer from new-build home developers.

Where in the UK can you extract the most cash from your home by downsizing from a detached property to a semi? Let’s find out. 

Great beaches, bustling towns and royal boroughs, parts of South East England are within easy reach of the capital. Let's take look at the most affordable places to buy there.

Wondering where to get the most for your money in the South West? Let's break down the most affordable spots to buy a home, from the Cornish coast to the Mendip Hills and the Wye Valley.

From a Scottish castle to a penthouse in St Pancras Station, these are the properties that got the most views on Zoopla in 2023.

Start making room at the top of your Christmas list and get ready for a glimpse of total luxury. Here are 10 homes that broke the bank when they were sold on Zoopla this year.

We’ve analysed house prices and local salaries in more than 1,000 towns. And the results are in: here are the most affordable places to buy a home in Britain.