Author: Marc da Silva

Zoopla’s latest House Price Index reveals the housing market will have its strongest year for sales in three years

Several local housing markets significantly outperformed the national average over the past year

More sales doesn’t mean faster price growth

December country house exchanges are well above 2024 figures

Residential property continued to drive the auction market

Research shows estate agents are bullish, while the lettings sector braces for increased regulatory pressure

New law at the heart of government plans to build 1.5 million homes

Policymakers vote to cut interest rates

Next year is set to be a big year for refinancing, with 1.8m mortgages due to mature according to UK Finance

Market fundamentals keep the wheels turning with prices gently up on the year and remaining stable month-to-month