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New mortgage tool set to make buying a house much easier

One mortgage broker says the new tool will make househunting less ‘frustrating’

The Independent UK

European stocks rise amid ‘cautious optimism’ over US trade talks

The UK’s FTSE 100 moved 23.19 points higher, or 0.27%, to close at 8,554.8.

The Independent UK

Rightmove sees customer and revenue growth as UK housing market improves

Since the beginning of April, available listings on Rightmove’s platform have risen to a 10-year high, it said.

Evening Standard

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Britain's most expensive postcode for renters revealed — and it isn't in London

New data out today shows London rents have hit a 14th record high despite a slight drop in competition for homes

Evening Standard

House price momentum cooling but sales growth expected across 2025

New figures were released as Rightmove reported that asking rents have reached record highs.

Evening Standard

‘I had rose-tinted spectacles’: UK city dwellers on relocating during the pandemic

As London once again becomes the most searched-for location on Rightmove, which is better, rural or city life?

The Guardian - UK

Rightmove launches 'David and Goliath' trademark battle against London-based agency Right Room

Rightmove sent the owner of London-based Right Room a cease and desist letter claiming the agency’s name and house-style logo were too similar to its own

Evening Standard

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Low-rate mortgages hit 17-year high – but it’s not all good news for first-time buyers

There are hundreds of products on the market for those with a five or 10 per cent deposit

The Independent UK

UK house prices hit new record high in April

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The Independent UK

UK property prices surge to new record high

The record comes despite recent changes to stamp duty regulations

The Independent UK

Record high average price tag on a home in April after £5,000 monthly jump

At £377,182, the average asking price for a home in Britain surpassed a previous record set in May 2024, Rightmove said.

The Independent UK

House prices: record high asking prices in April despite stamp duty changes

At £377,182, the average asking price for a home in Britain surpassed a previous record set in May 2024

Evening Standard

Pandemic-fuelled shift to coast and country has gone into reverse

Fewer people want to escape from cities – and homes by the sea have lost some of their lustre, says Rightmove

The Guardian - UK

Has the commuter bubble burst? Covid property trends unwind as home buyers choose London

City and coastal moving patterns seen over the past five years are beginning to shift again

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

The reason why UK seaside property is taking weeks longer to sell

During the Covid-19 pandemic, a shift to flexible working and a reassessment of lifestyle priorities led to a surge in demand for rural homes

Evening Standard

Seaside homes ‘take three weeks longer to sell on average than during pandemic’

The speed at which homes in coastal areas are finding buyers has slowed by 21 days on average, compared with 2021, Rightmove said.

Evening Standard

Trump tariffs, uncertainty and interest rates: why London house prices could fall this year

US tariffs, greater uncertainty and stretched mortgage affordability are creating a perfect storm for the London property market

Evening Standard

Nick Grimshaw's London: drinks at Three Sheets, dinner at Primeur and Soho record-hunting

From his favourite cocktail spots to what he’d do if he was Mayor for the day, the broadcaster shares his guide to the capital

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Evening Standard

HNTR: the free app that wants to be the PA for your househunt and home buying process

Over 1000 Londoners have downloaded the hntr app since January

Evening Standard

Bigger stamp duty bills for some home buyers as discounts shrink

‘Nil rate’ stamp duty thresholds for home buyers have reduced from Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Home buyers ‘may look to split higher stamp duty costs with sellers’

Buyers may reflect higher stamp duty costs in their offers, with some being in a strong negotiating position, housing market experts said.

The Independent UK

First-time buyers scramble to complete home purchases before stamp duty rise

New government figures show there has been a huge surge in homes being bought in the first two months of the year

The Independent UK

Home buyers warned they have just days left to avoid thousands in extra costs

HM Revenue and Customs figures confirmed the huge surge in deals before the changes

Evening Standard

Home buyers have just days left to sidestep rising stamp duty costs

Home buyers may reflect extra stamp duty costs in their offers to sellers after April 1, one property market expert said.

The Independent UK

Price points where home buyers could feel the most pain from stamp duty rises

Rightmove has made calculations showing the extra costs buyers could face if they make their home purchase after March 31.

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