US house hunter inquiries about UK homes jump – here is where buyers are looking

Homes in Edinburgh are most commonly grabbing the attention of US-based buyers this year so far, Rightmove’s figures suggest (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Archive)

A jump in inquiries from United States-based house hunters about homes for sale in the UK has been recorded by Rightmove.

The number of inquiries stemming from the US about homes for sale in the UK since the start of the year (covering 2025 so far up to the first week of May) is nearly a fifth (19%) higher than the same period last year, the website said.