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- Property & Planning · Barnet
Barnet house prices are falling while England’s are rising
Land Registry figures for May 2026 put the average Barnet home at £590,583, down 4.3% over the year while England rose 2.3%. Sales volumes have fallen sharply too. This sets out the figures by property type and explains what the index does and does not measure.
Barnet4 min read 
Lifestyle & Food · BarnetIs Barnet a good place to live? An honest look at London’s largest borough
What it is actually like to live in Barnet: the trade-offs between the Northern line villages, the suburban centres and the growth areas, and who each one suits.
Barnet7 min read- World
Home Pool Searches Surge 184% in UK
Interest in home swimming pools has seen a significant increase of 184% over the past year, according to Google Trends data. UK adults report that spending time in blue spaces positively impacts their mental health, with many homeowners now viewing pools as investments in lifestyle and wellbeing.
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Property & Planning · ColindaleBarratt London sells 311 affordable homes in Colindale
Barratt London has sold 311 affordable homes at its Colindale Gardens development to Legal & General. The properties, including 158 beyond planning requirements, are designated for social rent and were completed in December.
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