BBC Business
UK Renters Told to Brace for More Pain as Rent Rises Accelerate, Because of Course They Are
UK rent rises accelerate to 2.6% in July, with Zoopla forecasting 4-5% by year's end. Tenants advised to simply enjoy the ride.
2026-09-14
BBC Business
2026-08-18
The Guardian
Half of British Homes Now Take Longer to Sell, Because Waiting for a Better Deal Is a Hobby Now
Zoopla says half of British homes take longer to sell as mortgage volatility from the Iran war makes buyers 'wait and see' - because patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to 5.61% interest rates.
2026-06-30
BBC Business
UK Housing Market Stares at Unsold Homes, Blames Mortgage Rates and Iranian Missiles
UK housing market: unsold homes pile up as mortgage rates spike - thanks, Iran - and buyers play hard to get. Sellers, maybe reconsider that asking price.
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