Tag: Dumfries
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ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) – August 2024
New figures from the ONS reveal that private rents in the UK have risen strongly again, let’s dive into the details: Record-Breaking Rent Increases The average UK private rent surged by a staggering 8.4% in the year leading up to August 2024. While this is slightly down from the 8.6% increase in July, it’s still…
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Scotland’s House Prices Soar! Homes Jump £5,000 in Value
Thinking of buying or selling a property in Scotland? House prices have shot up by an average of £5,368 over the past year, leaving the rest of the UK trailing behind. That’s a solid 2.9% increase, according to the experts at DJ Alexander Ltd, one of Scotland’s biggest names in letting and estate agency. Scottish…
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House Prices Up, But Don’t Get Greedy Sellers Warned!
Good news for sellers, house prices are on the rise – but don’t get too excited just yet. Despite rising prices, experts at property website Zoopla are warning sellers not to get carried away with their asking prices. This comes as the number of homes for sale hits a seven-year high, meaning buyers have more…
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Royal Family Earning £1.4 Million a Year from Holiday Lets!
It’s not just the Crown Jewels that are bringing in the cash for the Royals. It turns out that the family is making a cool £1.425 million a year by letting out their holiday homes to the public! A Royal Investment Portfolio The royal family has four main properties open to the public for holiday…
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ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) – July 2024
Rents are still going up across the UK. But with tenant demand slowing and fewer properties coming onto the market, is this about to change? Read on for the facts and figures every landlord needs to know. UK Rent Prices Still Climbing in 2024 The latest figures from the ONS show that renting out your…
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Property Ladder Feels Further Away as House Prices Climb Again
Good news for sellers, but first-time buyers face a tougher battle as house prices rise for the second month in a row. The dream of owning a home just got a little more distant for many, as house prices across the UK saw an 1.1% increase in the year to April. This means the average…
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ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) – May 2024
Rents are still rising across the UK, but there are signs that the pace of increases is slowing down, giving landlords and potential investors plenty to think about. The latest figures show that the average rent across the UK went up by 8.7% in the year to May 2024. This means that if you were…
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ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) – April 2024
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest data on private rent prices across the UK for April 2024, providing a comprehensive overview of the current rental market. Here’s a breakdown of the key points from the report. UK Rent Trends According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for May…
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ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) – April 2024
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest data on private rent prices across the UK for April 2024, providing a comprehensive overview of the current rental market. Here’s a breakdown of the key points from the report, helping renters and investors understand the trends and what they might mean for the future.…
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Scottish Home Prices Rise as the Rest of the UK Stagnates
Scotland has seen a significant increase in house prices, with average costs jumping by over £12,000 in just the last year. This growth starkly contrasts with the rest of the UK, where house prices have barely budged, and even decreased in some areas. According to the latest analysis by DJ Alexander, a leading lettings and…