Rental market update October 2025: average rents hit new record

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Key takeaways National average asking rent reaches new record: £1,385 per calendar month ( 1.5% this quarter, 3.1% since Oct 2024) Greater London average asking rent: £2,736 pcm ( 0.9% this quarter, 1.6% since Oct 2024) Number of rental homes available: 9% since Oct 2024, but still -23% versus 2019 Number of new rental listings: … Read more

October 2025 housing market update

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Key summary Average asking price: £371,422 ( 0.3% since last month, -0.1% since last year) Sales agreed year-to-date: 5% vs. 2024 October price rise: 0.3% (below the 10-year average of 1.1%) Regional picture: London house prices down -1.4% annually, while Scotland, Wales and northern regions all up at least 1% Activity: Buyer demand and new … Read more

Are home-buying rules changing? Here’s what we know so far

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Key summary:  The government is launching a consultation into home-moving legislation, as they look to speed up and simplify the current buying and selling process   They estimate the changes could save the average first-time buyer hundreds of pounds in moving costs, and reduce the time it takes to buy a home by around a month  … Read more

25 homes that broke the internet

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We’re 25! So we’re celebrating the properties that stopped people mid-scroll, sparked plenty of shares, and became internet sensations in their own right. From a house with its own Tardis, to a home with a sculptural shark crashing through its roof, we’ve picked 25 homes that have made quite the splash over the years. With … Read more

What happens at a property valuation?

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Are you thinking of selling your home? One of the first things you can do is get an early indication of what your budget might be when you’re looking to buy. You can use our instant valuation tool to get an online estimate of what your current home may be worth. You can then arrange … Read more