The Bank of England has been increasingly raising its base interest rate since the start of the year in an effort to curb rising inflation.

The number of buy-to-let portfolios changing hands has surged sixfold as Britain’s largest landlords race to escape the Government’s tax crackdown, research shows.

Rightmove’s data analysis reveals how much they have risen.

A quarter of homebuyers are putting off their purchase due to cost of living fears – and when it comes to first time buyers, the proportion is even greater.

“It’s a very good time to sell your home”.

Air travel has reduced in demand since before the pandemic by as much as 76%, a sign that staycations are still very much on the cards for Brits this year, thus making it an excellent time to be an Airbnb host in the UK.

A lack of homes coming to the market is continuing to drive up house prices despite a slowdown in demand from buyers, according to estate agents. 

As home owners face rising interest rates and the soaring cost of living, fresh research suggests the energy rating on homes is becoming a more important part of the housing market, while government plans for minimum green standards could hit renters.