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COMMUTER hotspots are driving the latest surge in house price growth.
Propertymark says locations offering a balance of city access and out-of-town amenities are attracting renewed interest.
Ian Harris, president of NAEA Propertymark, said: "Since the pandemic, we’ve seen an initial reformatting of what many people want and need from the location they choose to live in.
"Initially, we saw many people embrace the concept of working from home and enjoying a lifestyle away from the traditional city commute.
"However, this is now a trend that is starting to swing back, with many people looking for a hybrid location that offers easy commuter access to key cities, while also providing a desirable mix of out-of-city amenities."
Rightmove’s latest analysis shows commuter towns around Glasgow and Manchester are leading house price growth around major cities, with 10 of the 15 fastest-rising areas located near these cities.