Category: House Prices
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House Prices on the Rise Again – RICS
Good news for sellers – house prices are on the up across the UK for the first time in two years! This is according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Survey, which tracks the state of the property market. Prices Climb as Buyers Return The survey revealed that prices rose…
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First-Time Buyers Flood Back to the Housing Market
First-time buyer searches jumped up by 9.1% in September! This follows a 5.4% rise in August, meaning more and more people are looking to buy their first home. This surge in interest comes as mortgage rates become more affordable. The average rate on a 5-year fixed mortgage is currently around 4.5%, making it a good…
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House Prices Climb for Third Month Running – Halifax
UK house prices are on the up again! They’ve risen for the third month in a row, with the average price now just shy of the all-time high. But what does this mean for you if you’re thinking of buying or selling? Prices Edge Upwards The average price of a UK home went up by…
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Barnsley House Prices Dipped in July
Barnsley’s house prices took a bit of a tumble last month, and here’s the summary of what’s going on. July saw the average house price in Barnsley drop to £165,820. That’s a 0.8% decrease compared to June. But before you hit the panic button, it’s important to remember that this trend isn’t unique to Barnsley.…
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First-time buyers! Bag a house without paying ANY stamp duty – but hurry, the clock is ticking!
Could you get on the property ladder without paying thousands of pounds in stamp duty? Yes, but you need to act fast! New research from estate agents Lomond reveals 66% of homes for sale in England are priced under £425,000 – meaning first-time buyers (FTBs) like YOU could dodge that hefty tax bill. Right now,…
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Scottish Homes Selling Like Hotcakes While Seaside Properties Linger!
Thinking of buying or selling your home? New research reveals Scotland is THE place to be for swift sales, while dreaming of a seaside escape might mean a longer wait. Property website Rightmove has crunched the numbers and revealed that homes in Carluke, in Lanarkshire, are being snapped up quicker than anywhere else in Great…
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Mortgage Rate Drop Helps House Prices Higher – Zoopla
House prices are on the rise thanks to lower mortgage rates which have tempted more buyers into the market. But if you’re thinking of selling, don’t get too excited just yet, as buyers are still looking for a bargain and driving down asking prices. Zoopla’s latest data reveals that house prices inched up by 0.7%…
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Slight Property Slowdown but House Hunters Still Keen
Even though interest rates are still relatively high, there are more homes being snapped up compared to last year. That’s according to the latest figures from property experts GetAgent. They say 43.9% of homes for sale in England have already been snapped up – that’s 2.6% more than this time last year. Where is the…
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Beat the chill and BOOST your home’s value by almost £22,000 this winter!
Selling your home this winter? Forget painting the fence and mowing the lawn, smart sellers are being urged to make their homes winter-ready to attract buyers with an eye on warmth and comfort this season. With the housing market traditionally heating up as we head into Autumn, experts at online estate agent Yopa have revealed…
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First Home Out of Reach for Most Workers
New research reveals even the UK’s top earners can’t afford to buy a home – and some would need to DOUBLE their salary to get on the property ladder. Getting on the property ladder feels like a distant dream for many, and new research shows just how hard it is, even for those in well-paid…