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Study shows chain breakdowns adding significantly to moving costs

Data published in the Barclays Property Insights report reveals that broken house-buying chains are

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Average house price over £300,000 for the first time

The Halifax bank has revealed that in February 2026, the average house price in the UK was

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Property figures show homes sell faster in Knowsley

The average time a UK house takes to sell, from being listed to being sold, subject to

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Statistics highlight major unclaimed energy credits after moving home

The regulator Ofgen has revealed that there is around £240 million left in

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Property study shows cheapest UK areas for renting

Property website Zoopla has published an analysis of home rental costs in the UK during 2025. The average monthly rent for

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Moving stress deterring older home movers

A survey by the HomeOwners Alliance reveals that despite considering a home move, 41% of people over 55 say

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Study reveals European countries guilty of hoarding

A new study ranks European Union countries by their clutter score, which measures the amount of

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A third of home movers do not review their insurance, study finds

Research by insurance company Vitality reveals that a third of those moving home don’t review their insurance protection.

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Roadmap sets out plan to boost green mortgages

A new roadmap guide outlines how to increase the number of green mortgages available to homebuyers.

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The rise of downsizing in the UK property market

Home downsizing enjoyed a surge from April 2024 to April 2025, with approximately 133,400 households moving to smaller homes – a 37% increase compared to the previous year.

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