Richard heads up the Research and Insight team at Zoopla. He and his team harness our rich data to help you get to grips with your home, your move and the most important trends in the housing market.
A regular face in national media, Richard has spent his career advising businesses and the government on all aspects of the housing market. He's best known for providing simple, insightful commentary and honest advice.
The challenges facing first time buyers and uspizers right now all boil down to one thing: affordability. And buyers in the south of England are suffering the most on this front. Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, takes a look at what’s happening in the housing market.
House prices fall -0.2% over the last year while market activity improves with more sales and mortgage approvals. Here’s the latest on the UK housing market from the Zoopla House Price Index for April 2024.
The average UK rent is now £1,223 after a +7.8% rise in the last year. Rents for new lets will rise more slowly this year, but only a major supply boost will help with rental affordability.
The housing market continues to recover with house price falls steadying and 15% more property sales than this time last year. Get the latest on house prices and market trends with our House Price Index for February 2024.
Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, believes the current tax relief for first-time buyers should be made permanent. Here’s why.
Demand for homes up 11% as buyers and sellers return to market in growing numbers, boosting sales. Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, has the latest.
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