The Latest Rightmove House Price Index was released to the media this morning

The Latest Rightmove House Price Index was released to the media this morning

Price record for larger homes as buyers compete for space and the price of property coming to market up 0.2% this month, just £269 below the record set in July

The trend of up-sizing to a larger home has continued at pace over the past month, leading to record asking prices in the second-stepper sector, made up of three- or four-bedroom homes. This price record has been fuelled by buyers looking for more space, including both those who need extra space for their families and those looking for room to work from home. Overall prices have remained steady since they hit a record in July, up by a marginal 0.2% on the month, and up by 5.0% annually, which is the highest annual growth rate recorded since September 2016. Regions outside the South of England have seen the strongest price jumps, with Yorkshire & the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West and Scotland all at new records. To continue reading this article, please click here


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