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6 stories from Property Pulse UK
Buying & sellingBuyer demand increased faster than usual in early September, according to Rightmove, although the seasonal recovery did not bring activity back to last year’s level.
16 hrs ago
Buying & sellingThe Bank of England base rate stayed at 3.75% in September, but Rightmove warned that fixed mortgage pricing still reflected the possibility of future increases.
16 hrs ago
House pricesRightmove asking prices rose nationally in October, but falls in several cheaper markets show how higher mortgage costs are putting pressure on buyers and sellers.
19 October 2026
Leasehold & lawCapital gains tax reform proposed by the NRLA would recognise inflation and long-term letting, but the call does not establish a new entitlement for landlords.
17 October 2026
House pricesRightmove’s house price forecast now points to no growth or a fall of up to 2% in 2026, with local affordability shaping the outlook.
15 October 2026
Buying & sellingAverage rents outside London reached £1,418 a month in Rightmove’s latest figures, while the capital recorded a sharper squeeze on available rental homes.
15 October 2026