Average house prices in Birmingham and Leeds are just £200 apart in 2026. Find out which city offers better value by property type and what you actually need to earn to buy a home
The latest articles on housing market

Forget the national headlines - 2026 is all about what’s happening outside your own front door. We’ve ranked every UK postal area to show you exactly what's happening in your local market this year.

We track the speed of property sales across the UK and, while the housing market may be slowing, some homes are still flying off the shelves. Here’s where buyers move the fastest and where sellers may need a little more patience.

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

London is the only region where house prices have fallen since last year but the number of sales going through is among the highest in the country.

The Bank of England has increased the Bank Rate to 4.5%, its highest level in nearly 15 years. In this Q&A, I'll answer your questions about the Bank Rate rise and its impact on the housing market.

Thinking about selling but wondering what sells in the current market? We take a look at the trends of demand among buyers to see what they're looking for right now.

Mortgage rates hitting 6.5% brought many predictions of sizeable house price falls in 2023. But we're less bearish and believe the housing market will be stronger than many expect next year.







