Property website Zoopla has forecast the areas of the country where homes will be in most demand and where prices will fall – some might surprise you Housing experts have predicted this year’s property hotspots – but is your postcode among them?(Image: Getty Images) Northern England and Scotland dominate a list of what are forecast
Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth The news that house prices fell up to 0.6 per cent on average
The housing market had an eventful 2025. There was a surge in activity ahead of the stamp duty threshold changes in April, followed by a lull in the run-up to a later-than-usual Autumn Budget. Among all of this, where did house prices rise the most and which areas will be hoping to fare better in
As a buy-to-let landlord of 15 years, Neil France had a feeling things were about to get worse for him and his sector. “You’ll never lose votes for hammering a landlord. That’s the reality,” France, 68, said. “It used to be estate agents and bankers; now it’s landlords.” He was right. In a surprise move,
Remortgaging or securing a loan against your home can feel like a convenient way to access the cash locked away in your property. But while it’s possible to secure a loan against your property, it’s a risky and expensive form of borrowing that we wouldn’t generally recommend. This guide looks at the different types of
The Harcourt Road property is an ideal fit for families due to its flexible layout across three floors. The property is within walking distance of the promenade and other local amenities. The living room. (Image: Yopa) The house also features original Victorian details including fireplaces, decorative ceilings, coving, and an original staircase. The top floor
UK house prices fell unexpectedly in December, according to a top mortgage lender, with the market finishing the year with the weakest annual growth in more than 18 months. The average property price slumped by 0.4% to £271,068 compared with November, according to Nationwide, confounding City forecasts of a 0.1% rise. The UK’s biggest building
With four base rate cuts, changes to stamp duty and lenders allowing consumers to borrow more, 2025 was an eventful year in the mortgage and property world. But now let’s look ahead to 2026. Here, Which? explains why mortgage rates are likely to fall, house prices are expected to rise and what regulatory changes could
Daniel Duffield often shares his advice about property investing with his 441,000 followers on Instagram. In ones of his latest posts, he shared what he called a “simple plan” about how simple saving and investing in property can set you up for the future Samantha Bartlett Assistant Editor, Social News 13:41, 31 Dec 2025 The
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Plymouth, Stafford, and Wigan have been identified as the UK’s leading “housing hotspots” for 2025, following a surge in property values over the past year.