UK home searches for air conditioning surge amid summer heatwaves

Searches for air-conditioned homes in Britain more than doubled this summer as extreme heat reshapes buyer priorities, according to property portal Rightmove.

First covered Aug 13, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article

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17h Guardian Environment Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double — Most owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove says Searches for homes for sale in the UK…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-14 (#12)

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