9 h. ago The remote worker bubble bursts: House prices in London and commuter towns soar while WFH hotspots drop in value

Property prices outside of the capital exploded at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic as employers embraced remote working practices - but the trend appears to be at an end,

Economics

31 h. ago House price growth accelerating while rental price growth cools

Property values rose by 3.9 per cent on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6 per cent annual growth in April, according to ONS figures

Society

33 h. ago Warning as UK inflation hits highest level for nearly 18 months after unexpected jump

Inflation levels jumped up to 3.6 per cent in June - with annual food price inflation hitting the highest level since February 2024

Events

36 h. ago Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

Economics

4 d. ago The commuter towns and villages that buyers and renters being priced out of Manchester are moving to

House hunters and tenants are now choosing to take a longer commute in a bid for cheaper property prices

Economics

7 d. ago London home sellers are being forced to knock thousands of pounds off their house prices so they can move

After decades of growth, owners are now slashing prices so they can move

Society

8 d. ago People on New State Pension could be due nearly £1,000 every month from next April

The annual uprating will be announced at the Autumn Budget but pensioners can start calculating the Triple Lock uplift now.

Economics

9 d. ago I'm a property expert... Rob Dix on house prices, mortgage rates, buying tips and his best ever investment

This month Rob Dix takes on our quickfire property questions and gives his views on the current state of the market.

Economics

1 week ago Average UK house price growth 'flattened out' in June following a dip linked to stamp duty changes

The housing market’s resilience ‘continues to stand out’ following stamp duty changes, Halifax said.

Politics

2 w. ago Pubs 'pricing out' poorer customers who are switching to cheap supermarket beer

Pubs are increasingly attracting wealthier customers, according to the Morgan Pub Collective's boss. It follows a report which found punters outside of London are parting with an average of up to £7 for a pint

Economics

2 w. ago Average UK house price dipped by 0.8 per cent to £271,600 in June

The softening in price growth may reflect weaker demand following stamp duty rises at the start of April

Economics

2 w. ago Why Wigan, Blackburn and Falkirk are the new house price hotspots

House prices are going up fastest in places where the average property costs less than £2,000, data shows.

Events

3 w. ago The 15 hotspots worth leaving London for picked by property experts for their MUCH cheaper prices and fantastic quality of life

When it comes to living in a trendy postcode, London seems to have it all. But for many, living this dream comes at an eye-watering cost.

Politics

3 w. ago Picturesque village where house prices are being slashed by £100K because of tax rises

Residents are being forced to try and sell their homes at knock down prices thanks to new tax rates for second homes.

Economics

3 w. ago Why a messy neighbour could wipe £43,000 off YOUR home's value?

Research reveals the locations where buyers will knock the most off their offer price due to an unsightly property nearby.

Economics

3 w. ago London funerals cost more than anywhere else in the UK, report finds

Financial services company SunLife has found that a funeral in London costs 27% more than the average for the UK, which was £4,285 in 2024

Politics

3 w. ago Tell us: what are your experiences of buying a home in Australia?

We want to hear about your search for a home in this competitive market. How long have you been looking and are investors outbidding you?Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has one of the most unaffordable property markets in the world, arguably made worse by tax breaks for investors.The share of investors buying homes has consistently grown over the past 25 years at the expense of prospective owner-occupiers. That trend threatens to accelerate again as younger buyers get priced out of the market amid another surge in property prices. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago UK family home for sale for £1 and it's not far from the city centre or beautiful beaches

As property prices continue to soar it’s great to hear you can still grab a bargain - even if it is in need of a major refurbishment - and a house in Wallsend

Society

4 w. ago Are London house prices going up or down in 2025? It all depends where you live

In the strangest market in living memory, here’s your guide to what is happening to the value of your home, whether it’s a zone one penthouse or a suburban semi

Society

4 w. ago London property boom: Capital bucks trend with price rises as UK house values fall by 3%

UK average property values suffered a month-on-month fall of nearly 3 per cent in today's House Price Index (HPI), but the average London property went up by 2.6 per cent.

Society