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Brakes removed from housing market as pre-election uncertainty is lifted

Brakes removed from housing market as pre-election uncertainty is lifted

Pre-election drop of 0.1% (-ÂŁ242) on price of property coming to market, the first fall in May since the last general election in 2010.

Property news   |   May 18, 2015
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Plumstead named most affordable rental spot as demand in London hits record levels

Plumstead named most affordable rental spot as demand in London hits record levels

The average asking rent of a two bed property in Plumstead is ÂŁ1,143 per month, seven times cheaper than the most expensive area, Mayfair.

landlord, Property news   |   May 6, 2015
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The nation’s most expensive rental spots revealed as demand hits record levels

The nation’s most expensive rental spots revealed as demand hits record levels

Esher in Surrey is the most expensive place in the UK to rent a two bed property outside of London1, according to new research from Rightmove.

Property news   |   May 5, 2015
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Election 2015 – Exclusive interviews with party leaders

Election 2015 – Exclusive interviews with party leaders

We asked the leaders of the three biggest parties at the last general election to tell us about their plans for housing if they were elected.

Property news   |   April 24, 2015
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If you’re looking to rent, get in first with Instant Alerts!

If you’re looking to rent, get in first with Instant Alerts!

In March 2015, rental properties were receiving their first email enquiry as quickly as 8 minutes after being added to our website!

Property news   |   April 24, 2015
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April property trends infographic

April property trends infographic

Our infographic provides a breakdown of how prices are performing across each region and property type.

Property news   |   April 21, 2015
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All-time price high poses election challenge

All-time price high poses election challenge

Policies to ensure more homes are made available will be key as housing becomes an important election topic.

Property news   |   April 20, 2015
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Rightmove 15 years on: Homes now double the asking price, thousands of pubs sold and home-hunting more popular than One Direction

Rightmove 15 years on: Homes now double the asking price, thousands of pubs sold and home-hunting more popular than One Direction

Rightmove turns 15 this month and to mark the occasion we look back at some of the more unusual highlights since the website launched in March 2000. Rightmove’s fifteen facts: 1. Find your happy at…Doorknob? Hard to believe, but back in 2000 Rightmove was very nearly called Doorknob. It just doesn’t have the same ring […]

Property news   |   March 26, 2015
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