While Brighton is home to the highest monthly coastal mortgage cost, another location commands the highest premium when compared to the wider region.

The most affordable region in England was the North East, followed by the East Midlands and Yorkshire and The Humber.

The research reveals where to live for value, commute, and quality of life – and Sheffield comes out on top.

Just 6% of the UK’s estimated 2.84 million landlords have purchased a property in the past year.

The remortgage-to-purchase ratio has now risen for three consecutive years.

Agreed sales in July were 8% higher than the same month last year.

Belfast’s rental yield is forecast at 6.1%, ahead of many major UK cities.

A rise in repossessions is prompting concerns about the financial pressures facing both landlords and homeowners.

The total number of possession claims has fallen for three consecutive quarters.

Affordable home build starts fell 37.8% in 2024 — the most significant drop in a decade.