Category: House Prices
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Yorkshire House Prices Jump Nearly 3%!
The average asking price for a property in Yorkshire has soared by 2.9% in the last year, hitting £253,513. This is according to the latest figures from property website Rightmove. Across the country, the average asking price for a house has inched up by a more modest 0.8%, reaching £370,759. But Yorkshire and the Humber…
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Bye Bye Buy-to-Let: First-Time Buyers Are Winning the Property War!
Could this be the moment generation rent has been waiting for? With landlords selling up in droves, first-time buyers are finally getting a foot on the property ladder. Remember when the government promised to put the squeeze on landlords? Well, it looks like their plan worked! Landlords are selling up left, right and centre, leaving…
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Could the October Budget Trigger House Price Rise?
Could the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget be the magic bullet that gets the UK property market moving again? A new report suggests house-hunters are waiting to see what Labour announces before making an offer on a property. Traditionally, Budgets have given the property market a shot in the arm. Estate agent comparison site GetAgent.co.uk found the…
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Robot Estate Agents? Get Ready for AI to Turbocharge Your House Hunt!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is about to shake up the property market, promising to make buying and selling your home faster, cheaper and way less stressful. According to brand new research from global real estate gurus CBRE, AI could soon be doing the heavy lifting when it comes to all the boring paperwork and admin that…
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First-Time Buyers Find It Takes FIVE MONTHS Longer to Buy a House
Thinking of getting a foot on the property ladder? Brace yourselves! New research reveals that first-time buyers are wildly underestimating the time it takes to buy their first home. According to a study by Aldermore Bank, those dreaming of owning a home are out of touch with the reality of the housing market, leading to…
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Milton Keynes House Prices Rising
Good news for Milton Keynes homeowners: house prices are rising! But how does this compare to the rest of the South East, and what does it mean for buyers and sellers? The latest figures show that the average house price in your area has jumped to £321,883. That’s a 2.95% increase in just one month…
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Wrexham House Prices Dip in July
House prices in Wrexham experienced a slight dip this July, but don’t worry, the long-term outlook is still positive. The Land Registry’s latest figures show that the average house price in Wrexham during July was £201,514. This represents a 0.5% decrease compared to June. However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that this small dip…
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Watford House Prices Still Rising – But Less Than Elsewhere
Good news for Watford homeowners! House prices in your area are still on the up, even if the market has slowed down a bit. The average house price in Watford went up by 0.3% in July, according to the latest Land Registry figures. That means the average house in your area is now worth £394,261.…
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Dream of Owning a Home Fades for UK Renters as Costs Soar
Spiralling house prices and the increasing cost of living are crushing the dreams of homeownership for many, with a shocking six in 10 renters believing they’ll never escape the rental trap, according to a disheartening new study. The research, conducted by Go Compare Home Insurance, lays bare the stark reality facing a generation priced out…
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ONS House Prices – July 2024
Good news for sellers in Scotland as house prices rose, but the market cooled across the rest of the UK, with London seeing a slight dip, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) The average UK house price in July 2024 was £290,000, a rise of £6,000 compared to July…