Home seekers in the UK are increasingly searching for properties with air conditioning during the summer heatwaves, according to Rightmove data. The site reports that searches for homes with air conditioning between 1 May and 31 July this year rise by 104% compared with the same period previously.
The Guardian also links the shift in interest to extreme temperatures, noting that during a period described as the UK’s fifth heatwave, parts of England reach around 38°C. In that context, buyers and homeowners increasingly consider how comfortable a property will be in hotter weather. The outlet says this demand sits alongside other common factors highlighted by Rightmove, including proximity to good schools and transport links.
While both reports focus on Rightmove’s search trends, they emphasize different aspects: one highlights the scale of the increase, and the other provides additional background on the heatwave conditions driving buyer priorities. Both agree the current summer’s weather is playing a role in shaping home search behaviour.
