Property market analysis, forecasts and trends

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.

The supply of homes for sale has hit a five year high with 20% more homes on the market compared to this time last year.

Buyer confidence is improving and 12% more homes are going under offer compared to this time last year. Mortgage approvals for home purchases are also up 32%.

Home buyers are currently facing an annual increase of £4,300 on their mortgage repayments, rising to £7,500 in London. 

Seller discounts narrow in spring 2024 as more sales are agreed. Momentum is growing in the housing market and house prices don't need to fall further to support the continued recovery in sales.

Mortgage rates are not expected to fall further this year, but rising wages are likely to improve affordability for buyers as house prices stay flat.

Looking for a rental home that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Here’s your complete guide to the cheapest places to rent in the UK in 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.

9 in 10 homeowners who sold up in 2023 made 25% in profit, with the average seller of a £275,000 property earning £74,000. How much money did your home make?

It was a disappointing Budget for anyone hoping for measures to help home buyers and mortgage borrowers but tax changes announced could have a small impact. 

How are first-time buyers coping with higher mortgage rates? We take a look out how buyers are stepping onto the property ladder as borrowing gets more expensive.

Buyers have a lot more choice when it comes to securing a home in 2024.  More sellers are coming to market as mortgage rates are expected to plateau at 4% to 5%.  

Think your dream home is out of your budget? You might be surprised. Check out these properties currently for sale on Zoopla, all available for £100,000 or less.

After a compact home with a twist? We’ve looked high and low for 8 of the most eye-catching bijou properties on the market right now. 

From paying your stamp duty to 2% mortgage rates, let's take a look at the best perks currently on offer from new-build home developers.

Where in the UK can you extract the most cash from your home by downsizing from a detached property to a semi? Let’s find out. 

Great beaches, bustling towns and royal boroughs, parts of South East England are within easy reach of the capital. Let's take look at the most affordable places to buy there.

Wondering where to get the most for your money in the South West? Let's break down the most affordable spots to buy a home, from the Cornish coast to the Mendip Hills and the Wye Valley.

From a Scottish castle to a penthouse in St Pancras Station, these are the properties that got the most views on Zoopla in 2023.

Start making room at the top of your Christmas list and get ready for a glimpse of total luxury. Here are 10 homes that broke the bank when they were sold on Zoopla this year.

Looking for an unusual home? From the tallest windmill in the UK to The Ritz's next door neighbour, one of these quirky gems might just have your name on it.

From fairy tale castles with breathtaking views to country manors with lovely big fireplaces for Santa to slip down, let's take a look at 9 castles on the market today.

We’ve analysed house prices and local salaries in more than 1,000 towns. And the results are in: here are the most affordable places to buy a home in Britain.

Do you know your lattices from your six-over-six windows? Here’s our guide to UK  housing architecture styles from the 1400s to today.