Heatwaves are growing deadlier
Tuesday 7th July, 2026
Heatwaves are becoming longer, hotter and more frequent, with hotter nights and compound day‑night events causing more deaths and greater strain on cities and health systems in Europe and beyond.
This gives Rightmove a chance to comment on housing resilience and cooling in the UK — such as night‑time comfort, insulation, green cover and garden access — as these directly affect buyers’ and renters’ wellbeing.
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Why have we flagged this?
Rising, more dangerous heatwaves will affect housing demand and urban liveability; Rightmove can provide regional search and listing data and comment on heat‑resilient features.
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