7 h. ago Three colours you should never paint your front door — can affect house price

The colour of your front door can send a strong message about your home

Politics

18 h. ago Five ways Australians’ spending, housing and dating habits have changed over the last 25 years

New lifestyle data shows how young people are living with their parents for longer and have fewer partners – while older generations are splurgingAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe way Australians live has changed in the last 25 years, as soaring house prices have forced some young people to live with parents longer, and others to move rentals more often.New research from the e61 Institute breaks down why some Australians are more reluctant to move house, while consulting firm KPMG has looked at how household spending has changed by generation. Each explored data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Politics

19 h. ago This house is on the market for the price of a bag of crisps

It has an auction guide price of just £1 but what is waiting for you at Love Cottage

Economics

28 h. ago Recruiter Hays warns global slump in hirings will halve its profits

Shares fall by as much as 20% at one point to lowest level in 13 years before easing back to more than 10% down• Business live – latest updatesA slump in hiring activity at businesses around the world means profits will more than halve at Hays, the global recruitment company has warned, sending its shares down more than 10%.Demand for new permanent staff has fallen sharply, reflecting “low levels of client and candidate confidence as a result of macroeconomic uncertainty”, Hays told investors in an unscheduled update. Continue reading...

Events

33 h. 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

48 h. 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

50 h. ago House prices have slowed sharply but one area is bucking the trend

Official research has revealed a sharp slowdown in house prices - but it's a mixed picture, with the data also showing the massive gulf between the cheapest and most expensive areas

Politics

51 h. ago House prices in every London borough after unexpected jump in average property value

The annual rate of house price growth fell to 3.5% in April, from 7.0% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

Society

52 h. ago UK house prices fall at fastest pace in four years after stamp duty rise

Annual house price growth halves to 3.5% in April as temporary tax relief ends

Politics

53 h. ago Annual house price growth halves as buyers reach stamp duty cliff edge

The annual rate of house price growth fell to 3.5% in April, from 7.0% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

Economics

53 h. ago Inside Kaleb Cooper's life in stunning market town with average house price of £380k

Kaleb Cooper is known for his role on Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm, where he works with Jeremy Clarkson at Diddly Squat farm - but at home, he leads a rather normal life.

Economics

3 d. ago Inside terrace house going to auction with a guide price less than £10k

If it sells for somewhere near its guide price you'll get a house for the price of a car

Economics

3 d. ago Voices: What do you have to do to sell your home in a property downturn?

As Rightmove reports that homeowners in London and the south-east are slashing asking prices, James Moore suggests things you can do to secure a sale

Society

3 d. ago The Greater Manchester area where house prices have 'almost doubled' in last 20 years

The average cost of a property has risen by 78 percent over the last two decades

Politics

4 d. ago The 9 most underrated property hotspots in the UK with the cheapest house prices

The UK’s most ‘underrated’ property hotspots have been named, with house prices in some cases well below the national average.

Society

4 d. ago House prices fall as sellers told they will need to 'be realistic'

House prices usually rise in June, but the rules have changed this year

Politics

4 d. ago Average UK house price drops by £1,277 in June after record highs

The average price of a home coming to market has fallen by 0.3 per cent month-on-month to £378,240

Economics

5 d. ago Life in Britain's CHEAPEST town: House prices in Burnley are lower than anywhere else... but locals still can't afford them

Locals say life in Burnley is like being stuck in 'a rut'.

Events

6 d. ago The 10 best places to live in the UK revealed with some surprising winners

Our data team has crunched the numbers on everything from house prices and crime rates to schools, the NHS and local amenities to discover the best places to live in England - see how your area ranks using our interactive map.

Politics

6 d. ago Voices: If the BBC licence fee is scrapped, Doctor Who should disappear behind a paywall

Radical new plans to overhaul BBC funding could link the price of your house with how much you pay for your TV licence. I’ve got an even better idea, says Clair Woodward

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