The commuter hotspots where asking prices are rising the fastest – and where they’re falling
28-08-2026 17:46 via moneyweek.com

The commuter hotspots where asking prices are rising the fastest – and where they’re falling

Average asking prices for homes in Glasgow and Manchester’s commuter hubs have soared in the past year, new research shows.Property portal Rightmove analysed asking price growth in commuter towns linked to six of Britain's largest cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow and Cardiff.Of the cities analysed, the strongest asking price growth is concentrated in commuter locations by Glasgow and Manchester, with 10 of the top 15 fastest-growing hotspots located here.Asking pric
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