Commuter Towns Near Glasgow and Manchester Lead Asking Price Growth
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Commuter Towns Near Glasgow and Manchester Lead Asking Price Growth

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 31 August 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

Commuter Towns Near Glasgow and Manchester See Strongest Asking Price Growth

The strongest growth in asking prices is being recorded in commuter towns around Glasgow and Manchester, according to data from Rightmove reported by Property118. The property portal's figures show that ten of the 15 fastest-growing hotspots are located around these two cities.

The report highlights that asking prices are rising strongly in these areas, making them notable for letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring market trends. In contrast, asking prices in London have fallen year-on-year, according to the same data.

For property professionals, these trends may influence demand and rental yields in commuter towns near Glasgow and Manchester, while the London market is experiencing a decline in asking prices.


Source: Property118
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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