Posts by Rightmove
Rightmove streamlines tenant move-in journey with Renter Checklist
The UK’s largest property platform Rightmove has launched a new checklist for renters, streamlining the process of moving into a new rental home. The checklist guides tenants through each part of the rental process, from finding a property to picking up the keys. The new Renter Checklist is available now in My Rightmove, where people…
Read MoreRightmove data and commentary as Renters’ Rights gets Royal Assent
The UK’s largest property platform Rightmove shares data and commentary on the rental market as the Renters’ Rights Bill finally gets Royal Assent and becomes law. Key market data The average advertised rent of homes outside of London has reached a new record of £1,385 per calendar month (pcm). Average rents outside of London are…
Read MoreRents hit new record as pace of new rental homes coming onto the market slows
The average advertised rent of homes outside of London rises again in Q3 2025 to a new record of £1,385 per calendar month (pcm). Average rents outside of London are now 3.1% higher than a year ago Average advertised rents in London also reach a new record of £2,736, however rents in the capital are…
Read MoreMomentum gathers for retail investment as Bank Rate cut again
Demand to invest in retail property was up by 30% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 The office market is also continuing to recover, with investment demand up by 31% over the same period, and leasing demand up by 7% Overall demand to invest in commercial property was up by 11%…
Read MoreMarket remains resilient, but not strong enough to drive usual Autumn bounce
The average price of property coming to the market for sale rises by 0.3% (+£1,165) this month to £371,422. This is below the ten-year average October bounce of +1.1%, as the decade-high level of property for sale limits seller pricing power The month of September saw a softening of activity year-on-year compared with a strong…
Read MoreRightmove launches new webinar to equip agents with market leading insights and business-boosting strategies
Rightmove, the UK’s largest property platform, is launching a new webinar to equip agents with the latest market intelligence and profit-boosting strategies to accelerate sales and improve conversion rates. The webinar titled, ‘From pitch to profit: Competing on more than just fee’, will take place live on Friday 17th October at 1pm, exclusively for Rightmove…
Read MoreRightmove’s Weekly Mortgage Rates Tracker
Average rates for 2-year and 5-year fixed-rate mortgages Term Average rate Weekly change Yearly change 2-year fixed 4.51% +0.00% -0.37% 5-year fixed 4.55% +0.01% +0.01% Lowest rates for 2-year and 5-year fixed-rate mortgages Term Lowest rate Weekly change Yearly change 2-year fixed 3.77% +0.05% -0.07% 5-year fixed 3.97% +0.10% +0.29% Average…
Read MoreData and commentary from Rightmove on stamp duty reforms
Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert said: “We’ve been calling for stamp duty reform for some time now, as it’s a significant barrier for many people moving home. Abolishing it completely would remove one of the biggest barriers to moving, unlocking more moves at all stages of the property ladder. “Our data shows that only 5%…
Read MoreRightmove launches Online Agent Valuation to help agents connect with more vendors
Rightmove, the UK’s largest property platform, launches Online Agent Valuation, a new product for agents designed to give them more ways to reach prospective vendors. The consumer innovation delivers quality leads by connecting agents with home-owners who are serious about moving, but who would prefer to get a valuation from a local agent online. Rightmove…
Read MoreBibury searches nearly quadruple after global ‘most beautiful village’ title
Searches for homes for sale in Bibury in the Cotswolds surged by 273% last week after it was crowned the ‘most beautiful village in the world’ The average asking price of a home in the GL7 postcode, where Bibury is located, is £510,899, almost £150,000 more than the national average asking price The three most…
Read MoreRightmove’s Weekly Mortgage Tracker – 18/09/25
Average rates for 2-year and 5-year fixed-rate mortgages Term Average rate Weekly change Yearly change 2-year fixed 4.54% +0.02% -0.44% 5-year fixed 4.56% +0.01% -0.05% Lowest rates for 2-year and 5-year fixed-rate mortgages Term Lowest rate Weekly change Yearly change 2-year fixed 3.75% +0.00% -0.24% 5-year fixed 3.89% +0.00% +0.12% Average…
Read MoreRightmove helps agents get Renters’ Rights ready as bumper autumn of training and content begins
Rightmove, the UK’s largest property platform, is launching a bumper autumn of training and educational content for agents on the Rightmove Hub, to help them get Renters’ Rights ready ahead of the Bill gaining Royal Assent. An autumn series of webinars Kicking off the autumn of content is a webinar on 16th September from 10:00am-11:00am,…
Read MoreAnnual price fall driven by south, which could be harder hit by rumoured property taxes
The average price of property coming to the market for sale rises by 0.4% (+£1,517) this month to £370,257. However, average new seller asking prices are now 0.1% below this time last year following several months of muted price growth The dip in annual prices is driven by London and the south, as the south…
Read MoreLondon’s most in-demand areas lie outside the banana zone
As the viral ‘London banana’ map continues to stir debate over the capital’s most desirable areas, new data from Rightmove reveals the top ten most in-demand London hotspots. The banana may be appealing but the real action is happening outside the peel, with eight out of ten hotspots falling outside the banana zone – a…
Read MoreNew record rent across Great Britain as landlords brace for Renters’ Rights Bill and potential tax changes
The average advertised rent across Great Britain has risen to a new record in August of £1,577 per calendar month Average advertised rents are now 3% higher than at this time last year, in line with Rightmove’s prediction for the year, with constrained supply contributing to rising rents: The number of available homes to rent…
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