Category: House Prices
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Is Your Property Chain About to SNAP? Phil Spencer Reveals How to Keep Your Dream Move on Track!
Moving house should be exciting, but the dreaded “property chain” can bring everything crashing down! In The Telegraph, property guru Phil Spencer breaks down this tricky process, revealing the secrets to a smooth move and how to avoid disaster. Chains: A Necessary Nightmare? Unless you’re a first-time buyer or swimming in cash, you’ll likely find…
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New-Build Sales Plummet as Buyers Tighten their Belts
Thinking of buying a new build home? The latest figures show that sales of new build homes have plummeted by 21% compared to pre-pandemic levels. Could this be the end of the new build dream? New research by data experts TwentyCi reveals that only 26,724 new build homes were snapped up by eager buyers in…
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Scottish Seaside Homes Selling Like Hotcakes!
Fancy living by the sea? You’re not the only one! Scottish seaside towns are booming, with houses in some areas now costing over £850,000! New research from Rettie shows that people are flocking to the coast, pushing up house prices. In fact, 13 of the top 20 most expensive places to buy a house in…
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Bank of Mum and Dad to the Rescue: Record Numbers Using Property Wealth to Help Kids Buy Homes!
Are you a parent or grandparent struggling to see your kids get on the property ladder? You’re not alone! A new report shows that 42% of under-55s rely on family help to buy their homes – and it’s costing families billions! With house prices still high, it’s no surprise that getting a mortgage is a…
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Will House Prices Dip This Autumn?
Thinking of selling your house? You might want to act fast! Experts are predicting that house prices will soon drop as we head into the colder months. While the recent interest rate cut in August gave the housing market a boost, that momentum is expected to slow down soon. eXp UK, a network of estate…
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Could Scrapping Stamp Duty Get the Housing Market Moving?
A leading international organisation calls on the Chancellor to scrap Stamp Duty. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group representing 38 leading economies, has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax. This bold move, they argue, would free up the housing market by making it easier for people to…
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Experts Predict a Booming Housing Market for the Rest of the Decade
Get ready for a property boom! The number of houses being bought and sold is set to rise to its highest level in 15 years, according to property experts Moverly. And with more buyers chasing after homes, it’s fantastic news if you’re thinking of selling, as prices look set to climb even higher. A decade…
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House Prices Climb as Buyers Shake Off Summer Slump
Good news for sellers as asking prices see biggest jump in years, but experts warn the ‘cost-of-living’ Budget could cool things down. The average price tag on a home has jumped by almost £3,000 this month, according to the latest figures from property website Rightmove. This 0.8% rise, pushing the average asking price to £370,759,…
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Are Holiday Homes Really to Blame for Soaring House Prices?
New research suggests holiday lets aren’t responsible for the housing crisis. Holiday lets are not the main cause of Britain’s housing affordability issues, a new report by accountancy firm EY has found. Despite rising property prices, currently averaging £290,000, the study claims there’s “little to no relationship” between the growth of holiday lets and the…
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Where are First-Time Buyers Moving to?
It’s no secret that getting on the property ladder is tough, but new research shows just how far people are willing to move to buy their first home. Forget about living close to your family and friends – first-time buyers are increasingly looking further afield to find affordable properties. Over the last decade, some areas…