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Is Rightmove reaching the limits of growth?

The online property search portal has had a great run, but how much longer can it carry on?
March 3, 2023
  • Revenue, profits, and dividends up
  • Website activity decreased

Few companies in the world of UK property are faring better than Rightmove (RMV) right now. The search website has become the go-to starting point for anyone looking to buy, sell, or rent a home. That’s not slick marketing copy; the results bear this out. It boasts an 84 per cent share of the online ‘property portal’ market as its profits, revenues and dividend payments are all up in its results for the last calendar year.

However, the key question for investors is how much is too much for the company, and the extent to which it can grow in the teeth of a property downturn.

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