Tag: Bedford
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Bedford House Prices Dip but Still Up Year on Year
Good news and bad news for those looking to buy or sell in Bedford this month. While house prices saw a slight dip in June, they are still significantly higher than last year. The average house price in Bedford during June 2023 was £346,149, according to the latest Land Registry figures. This represents a small…
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Greater Manchester House Prices – Where to Bag a Bargain and Where You’ll Need Deep Pockets!
Thinking of buying or selling a house in Greater Manchester? A recent analysis of the latest Land Registry data, by the Manchester Evening News, reveals the region’s property price peaks and troughs, giving you the most affordable and most expensive postcodes. Greater Manchester’s Most Affordable Postcodes For those looking to step onto the property ladder…
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House Hunters Are Back! Demand Jumps as Buyers Sniff Out Bargains
Good news for anyone thinking of selling their home – buyer demand is bouncing back! After a tough year for the property market, new figures show that more and more people are looking to buy, with demand seeing its biggest jump since 2021. Demand Climbs Across England The latest data from property experts GetAgent reveals…
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Bedford House Prices Dip Slightly – But Don’t Panic!
House prices in Bedford saw a tiny dip in April, but experts say it’s no cause for alarm. In fact, property values are still higher than this time last year. The average house price in Bedford last month was £346,232, according to the latest Land Registry data. This represents a 0.3% drop compared to March.…
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England’s Top Regions for Help to Buy Success
England’s Help to Buy scheme has been a vital tool for first-time homebuyers struggling to step onto the property ladder. Over the past decade, the program has successfully facilitated the purchase of homes worth a whopping £24.7 billion, assisting a total of 387,195 first-timers. Recently released research by Lomond, which looks into government data from…
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England’s Property Market Sprang Back in Late 2023
As 2023 drew to a close, the property market in England witnessed a remarkable upswing. In the final quarter of the year, the number of homes listed online and marked as ‘sold subject to contract’ (SSTC) leaped by 7%. That’s a staggering 277,115 homes changing hands, or in simpler terms, about 18,000 more eager homeowners…
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Somerset is Top Spot for Landlords Finding Tenants
In the picturesque landscapes of Somerset, landlords are finding it remarkably easy to secure tenants, as revealed by recent research from Zero Deposit. Zero Deposit’s research assessed rental demand in each county by looking at the proportion of available rental properties that have already secured tenants. This method provides a comprehensive understanding of how quickly…
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Homebuying Warmed Up in England in Q4 2023
As 2023 wrapped up, a subtle yet promising change swept across the English housing market. In the last quarter (Q4) of the year, a slight uptick in buyer demand was observed, hinting at a potential shift in the mood. In Q4 of 2023, England experienced a 0.3% increase in buyer demand compared to the previous…
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Affordable Rural Areas for Country House Prices
Buying a property in rural England can be a highly appealing prospect for many, if you can combine the charm of country living with a more affordable price compared to urban counterparts. Recent research by estate agents Jackson Stops highlights key areas where this is particularly true, making them potentially lucrative for property investors or…
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Planning Permission: North vs. South
Recent research from Searchland, a firm specializing in sourcing development sites, has shed light on a notable North-South divide in planning approval rates across England. If you’re looking to build or make modifications to a property, you’re statistically in for a smoother ride if you’re setting your sights on the North rather than the South.…