It's cheaper to buy the home you rent in many regions outside of southern England. If you're a renter looking to become a first-time buyer, is now the time to make a move?
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.
Latest articles by Richard Donnell
With rents up £2,200-a-year since the start of the pandemic and supply 33% down on the five-year average, Zoopla's Executive Director of Research Richard Donnell takes a look at what's happening in the rental market.
The latest rise in the base rate to 4.25% is unlikely to have an impact on new fixed rate mortgages in 2023. Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, explains why.
Our latest House Price Index shows current housing market conditions are close to the pre-pandemic years, with demand 8% higher and sales agreed up 1%.
The best new mortgage deals are now at below 4% for lower loan-to-value remortgages, a major improvement on the average rate of 6% in November 2022. Here's how much further I think they will fall.
Our House Price Index reviews the latest market trends for homebuyers and sellers as well as the key themes in the housing market for 2023.
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