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Rightmove data shows a 104% rise in searches for homes with air conditioning as the UK endures record heat. Buyers are weighing comfort and energy costs, with expert comment on how climate drives property choices and the market remains subdued in overall activity.
Britain’s housing market has cooled further, with Rightmove reporting a 2% drop in newly listed prices this August. London leads the decline while the North steadies, and investors are pushing prices lower as liquidity returns to the market.