Tag: Barnsley
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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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From Checkout to Check-ins – Yorkshire Lass is Property Investor of the Year
At just 28, Emma Fielding has made the leap from supermarket accountant to property mogul, earning her the title of 2023’s Young Property Investor of the Year. Emma’s humble beginnings in a Morrisons in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, seem a world away from her current status as the brain behind a booming property-flipping business. Building Success…
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Bradford Takes the Crown As UK’s Top Property Hotspot
The Bradford area, nestled in the heart of England, has emerged as the country’s hottest property market. This accolade comes from none other than the esteemed property portal, On the Market, which places Bradford at the pinnacle of its hotspot index. Bradford’s rise to the top is not just a tale of geographic convenience but…
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Top Cities for First-Time Buyers in the UK
Aldermore Bank have launched their 2023 “Appeal Index” to evaluate which cities are best for first time buyers. It evaluates cities across the UK using 10 indicators split between two main categories: property and lifestyle. In an impressive show of consistency, Scottish cities, particularly Glasgow, have maintained their top positions on the Appeal Index. They’ve…
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Unprecedented Rise in Room Rents
As of the third quarter of 2023, rents across the UK have soared to levels never seen before. This trend isn’t just occurring in traditionally expensive areas; even regions once considered more affordable are experiencing sharp rent increases. Data from SpareRoom, a leading flatshare site, shows a staggering 16% year-on-year rise from 2022, setting the…
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The Potential of Investment Zones
Investing in property involves more than just purchasing and letting out a house. Savvy investors know to keep an eye out for areas earmarked for growth and regeneration, as these can provide superior returns over time. One way to identify such profitable regions is the UK government’s newly proposed ‘investment zones’. First mentioned by former…