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UK house prices jump for first time in months in latest sign of ‘autumn bounce’

Finance experts recently said home buyers are expected to be cautious and price-sensitive in the months ahead

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Huge mismatch in London housing market revealed by new report

Rightmove says a home for sale typically has around a six in 10 (61%) chance of finding a buyer - but the likelihood is much lower in London

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Potential ‘autumn bounce’ for housing market as asking prices jump in September

Housing market experts said sellers need to be realistic on price to attract buyers.

The Independent UK · Sep 20

World Cup and heat ‘distract home buyers as average price tag falls by £3,832’

The 1.0% fall in the average asking price for a home was bigger than the decrease usually seen in July, Rightmove said.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Rightmove gives reasons why June saw an ‘unusual’ asking price fall

Setting a competitive asking price for a home from the outset is ‘key’, the website said

Evening Standard · Jun 14

Experts explain why June saw an ‘unusual’ house price fall

Rightmove said higher mortgage rates are continuing to weigh on activity as many household budgets are squeezed

The Independent UK · Jun 14

Average house price falls in February after January’s huge surge

Across Britain, the average asking price for a home coming on the market in February is £368,019, Rightmove said

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Average price tag on a home falls by £12 in February after record January jump

Early year price growth was front-loaded into January, Rightmove said.

Evening Standard · Feb 16

UK housing market cools as sellers cut prices for second month

Prices across the UK dropped again in the four weeks to 6 December, with property valued lower than a year ago as tax speculation and slower demand weighed on the market.

Euronews · Dec 15, 2025

US agrees commercial terms on TikTok sale, as Trump says China talks went ‘very well’ – as it happened

The US and China have reached a framework deal on short-video app TikTok at talks in Madrid today, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has said

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025