House prices hit new record high

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Key takeaways: April 2025 House Prices House prices: the average asking price of a home has hit a new record, at just over £377,000 Number of homes for sale at this time of year is at a decade-high New home-buyer demand is up 5% compared to last year, with new sellers coming to market up … Read more

The 10 cheapest areas for first-time buyers as mortgage rates remain high

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Mortgage rates have been slowly coming down in the past year, but the end of stamp duty relief in England and Northern Ireland is now just weeks away. The temporary stamp duty discounts are set to revert back to previous levels at the end of March, which means that more than 25,000 first-time buyers in … Read more

5 of the most-viewed homes this month

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We’re a nation that loves to browse homes, and there was no shortage of incredible properties capturing house-hunters’ attention last month. From a Grade II period property with access to a labyrinth of subterranean tunnels and caves, to an ultra-modern smart home and a baronial-style castle in Scotland, take a look at the five homes … Read more

Bridget Jones’s London flat triples in price since first film

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What could be the final chapter of Bridget Jones’ love life is set to unfold on screen this week. Back in 2001, when Bridget was navigating her diary entries and disastrous dates, the average asking price for a one-bed flat in Borough, London, was just above £186,000. Since the first film premiered in 2001, the … Read more