Category: House Prices
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First-Time Buyers Feel the Pinch as Wiltshire House Prices Rise
People hoping to get on the property ladder in Wiltshire are facing a tougher climb than ever. New figures reveal just how much house prices have soared in the last year, with first-time buyers feeling the heat the most. The latest data from the Land Registry paints a stark picture for aspiring homeowners. In July…
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Are Off-Market Property Sales Drying Up?
Sellers ditch discreet deals in favour of finding a buyer – fast! Off-market property sales, where homes are sold quietly through private networks and contacts, are losing their appeal, according to new data. Research by TwentyEA reveals that vendors are now almost 20% less likely to consider selling their properties off-market compared to last year.…
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Ayrshire House Prices Rise Above National Average
Good news for Ayrshire homeowners! House prices in the area have gone up by more than the rest of Scotland, new figures show. Could this be a sign of a property boom in the area? Across Scotland, the average house price in July was £225,113. That’s 1.9% higher than July last year. But in Ayrshire,…
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Wigan House Prices Dip in July but Up 3.9% Over the Year
House prices in Wigan took a little dip last month, but don’t worry, experts say it’s nothing to be concerned about. The average house price in Wigan fell slightly in July, down 1.3% to £190,999. This follows a trend across the North West, where house prices generally remained steady. Across the UK as a whole,…
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Oxford House Prices Soar as Buyers Face £475k Average
Dreaming of a house in Oxford? Get ready to dig deep as prices rocket! House prices in Oxford shot up by 3.1% in July alone, outpacing the South East average and leaving buyers staring down the barrel of a £475,247 average property price. This latest jump adds to the already eye-watering increases seen over the…
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First Time Buyers Saving for a Decade to Get on the Property Ladder
First-time buyers face years of scrimping with average deposits now over £10,000 Trying to buy your first home? Get ready for a long wait! A new report reveals that first-time buyers are now facing almost a decade of saving just to afford a deposit. The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has released a report called “Broken…
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First-Time Buyers Power £88 Billion Housing Market Boom!
House prices are being driven upwards as a record number of first-time buyers enter the market. The UK housing market is bouncing back. Brits spent £88.3 billion on houses and flats in the second quarter of 2024, an 8% jump compared to last year, according to Savills. This rise takes the total spend on property…
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Downsizing Dreams: Where to Find Your Perfect (and Affordable) Retirement Haven
Thinking of downsizing for a comfortable retirement? You’re not alone! It’s a big decision, and finding the perfect location to enjoy your golden years is crucial. The Daily Mail did some research, crunching the numbers to uncover hidden gems and retirement hotspots across the UK. Downsizing isn’t just about finding a smaller house; it’s about…
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Barnet House Prices Edge Up
Barnet house prices saw a small increase in July, but don’t break out the bubbly just yet! The average house price in Barnet crept up by a tiny 0.1% last month, according to the latest Land Registry figures. That means the average home will now set you back £592,597. While this might seem like a…
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St Helens House Prices Soaring
House prices in St Helens have risen by 8.1% in the last year. That’s right, the highest jump in the whole of the North West! This means the average house price in St Helens now stands at a healthy £190,945, a 2.1% increase from June alone. While other areas in the North West saw house…