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The average house price in the UK fell by 2.7 per cent between April 2025 and March 2025, the latest figures show

The biggest house price losers, as one area sees £23K wiped from value

It can cost as little as £10 to enter draws for both houses at the moment - and Wowcher is offering more tickets for the money

£6 million Raffle House draw: Sneaky way to get 150 tickets for £20

To Let signs. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Rent in Luton rises 10% in past year

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest have been revealed - including one where the cost of renting has soared by more than 10 per cent in the last year

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and 1 where it is falling

More and more homebuyers are taking out 30, 35 and even 40-year mortgages to reduce their monthly repayments, but an expert has urged people to consider the pros and cons of such long deals.

Should I take out a 40-year mortgage? Expert explains pros and cons

Summer heatwave must-have Inflatable Bouncy Castle Water Slide now 24% off

Save £88 on inflatable bouncy castle water slide – now £271.99

These are some of the UK's cheapest 'underrated' property hotspots, according to Sell House Fast

The most underrated property hotspots with the cheapest house prices

Merston House blends timeless Regency architecture with modern country living, complete with an orangery and sun-soaked patio for entertaining.

Win a Regency mansion in Sussex in new Raffle House prize draw

The Char-Broil professional grill is all you need for entertaining this summer

Char-Broil Professional Pro S4: best summer BBQ grill?

Koda 2 Pro 14" Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven £599

Ooni Koda 2 Pro: best pizza oven to buy this summer

Inoviva Slushie Machine

I tried the Inoviva Slushie Machine is an absolute game changer

Talk about impressive! Picture: Strutt & Parker - Harpenden

Take a look around this gorgeous £2.35m house house in Lilley - with a tennis co...

These are the best cities in the UK in which to live while enjoying the single life, based on factors including nightlife, restaurants, culture and the cost of renting

The 6 best cities for enjoying the single life

I tried the Levoit air purifier to see what all the fuss is about

I didn’t realise how much a security camera could ease my mind until I tried the EC6 Panorama Camera

Boost your home safety with the Panorama security camera

These are some of the period features you probably don't want to find if you're buying a house

The 9 period features you don't want to find when buying a house

A mortgage adviser says taking advantage of free £2,000-a-year from the Government could help first-time buyers secure their dream home

Are you missing out on free £2,000 a year from the Government?

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

These are some of the places in England with the cheapest council tax for 2025/26

The 9 places with the cheapest council tax and how they perform

The PerfectDraft black Corona Extra starter bundle - The ultimate Father’s Day gift for the ultimate dad

The ultimate Father’s Day gift has to be a PerfectDraft machine

Ali Mohammed (right) popped a bottle of Champagne to toast his huge win

Man wins £800k house with 99p ticket after his business was scammed

The Old Forge in Lilley. Picture: Michael Graham - Hitchin

Take a look around this £1.5m Tudor house near Luton - with an annexe and party ...

EV drivers across the UK could benefit from a major change to planning rules

The new rule affecting everyone with a driveway

A pedestrian browses properties on display in the window of an estate agent on April 8, 2008 in London, England. The Halifax has announced that house prices fell in March by 2.5% over March. (Photo by Cate Gillon/Getty Images)

Top 10 neighbourhoods in Beds with the biggest spike in property prices

New mortgage rules could help first-time buyers borrow up to £26,000 more, but they are expected to increase house prices

New mortgage rules explained, including how much you can now borrow

A smart smoke alarm has so many benefits over a conventional system

Review: The £55 smart home bargain that every house should have

You can win a house and a car for less than a pound

BOTB offering Chichester home and BMW M4 for 84p

The new floating homes can be made to order

Step aboard new luxury houseboats, designed with mental health in mind

Which? gave it an 82% rating – this Outsunny gazebo is a summer lifesaver

This £55 pop-up gazebo is ideal for UK summer BBQs and parties

A pedestrian browses properties on display in the window of an estate agent on April 8, 2008 in London, England. The Halifax has announced that house prices fell in March by 2.5% over March. (Photo by Cate Gillon/Getty Images)

Top 10 neighbourhoods in Bedfordshire with the biggest drop in property prices

These are some of the spots around Bedfordshire with the worst air pollution, well in excess of the World Health Organisation's recommended limit

The 14 places in Bedfordshire with the worst air pollution

By writing a will, you can clarify who you want to inherit your house when you die

How to pass your house to someone else in your will

The house is ready to move into

Win Surrey house and AMG car – tickets now just 84p

Revolutionise drying your clothes with the game-changing Daewoo heated airer - you wont regret it

This £99 heated clothes airer is my best home buy this year

The house is ready to move into

How to get huge discounts on tickets to win a £2.8 million dream home

The Surrey House has been built as part of a desirable new neighbourhood development

Less than a week remains to win a £800,000 house for just 99p

It has a lot to offer! Picture: Ashtons, Village & Country

Take a look around this stunning 16th century former coaching house in Markyate

We’ve found gadgets every dad will love

Father’s Day gift guide: Tech for foodie, DIY and garden-loving dads

Prices in some parts of the UK, like North East Derbyshire, have soared, while in some of London's poshest neighbourhoods, including Kensington and Chelsea, they have plummeted

The big house price winners and losers

These are some of the UK's top cities, which have made the top 100 in the 2025 list of Europe's Best Cities

The 18 UK cities ranked among Europe's 100 best, and how they compare

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardian

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

Chief Executive of the HomeOwners Alliance, Paula Higgins

Call for action as survey reveals 35% of homes with spray foam have defect

A window vac is one of those gadgets that will make you wonder how you managed without one

Karcher WV 6 window vac now £68.99 in Amazon limited-time deal

It can be a confusing time when someone dies, having to deal with their financial affairs at the same time as grieving

What to do if your late loved one had a property to pass on

Imagine a cosy movie night in your own cinema! Picture: Castles Estate Agents, Eaton Bray

Stunning 16th century cottage with cinema room on the market for over £1.5m

These are some of the cheapest places to rent in England, with an average monthly rent of £651 or less

The 18 cheapest places to rent in England and how prices compare

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