Research shows new-build demand in Essex is over three times higher than in London as buyers favour commuter counties.

Latest ONS figures show UK rent growth accelerating while house price inflation slows, revealing diverging market trends.

UK property transactions remain steady despite a decline in buyer registrations, indicating a resilient market with higher conversion rates.

Over half of UK first-time buyers wrongly believe existing debt prevents mortgage approval, hindering market activity.

UK lenders launch new five-year fixed-rate mortgages with zero-fee options for HMO and multi-unit property purchases and remortgages.

Expired searches now threaten to delay six in ten UK property sales, pushing the average transaction time to seven months.

Over 3,900 UK conveyancing firms have been assessed in new performance rankings based on completion times and other key metrics.

Propertymark data reveals the average new-build asking price in Great Britain has risen above £500,000, with growth seen across most regions.

Conveyancing fees in the UK have fallen in real terms due to inflation, while the average home mover bill remains broadly flat.

Mortgage volatility causes half of UK homes to take longer to sell as buyers delay purchases amid rising regional disparities.