Tag: First-Time Buyers
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St Helens House Prices Rising
The latest figures show prices in St Helens jumped by 1.4% in June, outpacing the North West average of just 0.3%. This continues the upward trend for the area, with prices up a healthy 3% over the past year. What’s your home worth? The average house price in St Helens now stands at £184,819, a…
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Blackpool House Prices Dip While Wyre and Fylde Ride a Wave
Thinking of buying or selling a house on the Lancashire coast? The latest house price data is in, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag for Blackpool, Wyre, and Fylde. Let’s break down what’s happening in each area: Blackpool – Prices Dip but Still Affordable Bad news for Blackpool sellers, as average house prices…
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House Prices Climb for Seventh Month Straight
Asking prices for homes in England and Wales have gone up for the seventh month in a row, showing the market is still going strong. Prices rose by 0.2 percent in July, adding up to a 1.2% increase since the beginning of the year, according to the latest Home.co.uk Asking Price Index. Every little bit…
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TSB Slashes Mortgage Rates by Up to 0.35%
TSB has cut rates across a range of its fixed-rate mortgages, including deals for first-time buyers, home movers and those remortgaging. Here are the key changes: First-time buyers and home movers Remortgaging Affordable Housing: TSB has also cut rates on selected affordable housing products by as much as 0.35%. All of the new rates are…
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Brighton & Hove House Prices Holding Strong
Brighton house prices are weathering the storm better than most, with a monthly jump defying the national trend! Despite a dip in the market over the past year, June saw a promising 2.3% jump in house prices in Brighton and Hove. This bucks the trend across the South East, which saw a more modest 1%…
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Milton Keynes House Prices Keep Climbing This Summer
Good news for Milton Keynes homeowners – house prices are still on the rise! But first-time buyers will need deep pockets as prices climb higher than the UK average. According to the latest Land Registry figures, the average house price in Milton Keynes hit £313,892 in June. That’s a decent 0.8% jump from May! Milton…
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Bradford House Prices Still Soaring!
Yorkshire city sees biggest annual price rise in the region – but first-time buyers face paying HUGE sums Good news for Bradford homeowners – property prices in your area are booming! The average house price in Bradford hit £181,016 in June. That’s according to the latest official figures from the Land Registry. This jump in…
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Londoners Priced Out, Fuel Southend House Price Rises
Southend’s house prices are soaring, with experts pointing the finger at Londoners escaping the capital for a breath of fresh air. Forget the Big Smoke, it seems Southend is the place to be! New figures for June show house prices in the seaside city are going through the roof, even outpacing the rest of the…
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Rent Crisis – Saving for a Mortgage ‘Impossible’ as Rent Eats Up Wages
Soaring rents are making it nearly impossible for tenants to save for a home, with some renters forking out over 80% of their wages just to keep a roof over their heads. New research from PropTech firm Canopy has revealed the extent of the UK’s rental crisis, with many struggling to afford basic living expenses…
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Bank of Mum and Dad to the Rescue as First-Time Buyers Struggle
Soaring house prices and sky-high mortgage rates are making it nearly impossible for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder. Now, more than ever, they’re relying on the generosity of family to make their homeownership dreams a reality. A new report from Savills shows that 57% of first-time buyers got financial help from family…