Jamie McKane

The most popular London commuter town for homebuyers this year is Hitchin in Hertfordshire, according to the latest data from online property platform Rightmove. Hitchin, a popular market town in North Hertfordshire surrounded by verdant countryside, sees almost twice the enquiries per available listing than London, making it by far the most popular commuter town for homebuyers in 2026.

Generally good service is expected on the London Underground and Overground this weekend, but travellers should be aware of expected disruptions and part closures on certain lines. This is according to the latest travel status information from Transport for London (TfL), which notes that good service is expected across the network on Friday, barring minor delays on the Victoria line due to a track fault at Brixton.

Following the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect from 1 May 2026, tenants in England have already seen fewer rent increases than previous years. This is according to an analysis by property firm Hamptons, which found that in May this year, there were 23% fewer tenants who saw their rent increase compared with May 2025. The figure for May 2026 was also 16% lower than the average number of increases in May across each of the last five years.