Tag: GetAgent
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Rise in Searches for Affordable Estate Agents
With a keen eye on reducing expenses, sellers are increasingly searching for ‘cheap fee agents’ to handle their property transactions, a trend that marks a departure from the traditional preference for high-street estate agents. Recent research from GetAgent.co.uk, an estate agent comparison website, highlights this evolving trend. By analysing Google Trends data spanning a 12-month…
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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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Mortgage Market Set for a Comeback in 2024 After Tough Times
The UK’s mortgage market has faced a challenging period, with mortgage approvals taking a significant dip in 2023. However, there’s a silver lining on the horizon as experts predict a rebound in 2024. According to analysis by GetAgent, a leading comparison website, there was a notable drop in the number of mortgages approved in 2023.…
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The Most Expensive Houses Sold in 2023
Starting with the capital, London witnessed an exceptional sale that set the bar high for the rest of the country. A flat in Ashburton Place, located in the prestigious W1J postcode area of Westminster, was sold for an eye-watering £38.6 million in June. This sale not only highlights the high value of properties in London…
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Is Your House not Selling? This Maybe Why
In recent times, selling your home might feel akin to scaling a mountain. Just over a year ago, sellers were in a paradise of a market – properties were like gold, with buyers scrambling and outbidding each other, driving prices to the summit. But, like all good things, this seller’s market has seen a shift.…
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UK Home Sellers Beware: The Rise of Gazundering in a Cooling Market
In recent times, the UK property market has witnessed a significant shift in dynamics, pivoting power from sellers to buyers. This change, stirred by cooling market conditions, has led to an unsettling trend for sellers: a sharp rise in “gazundering.” This phenomenon is causing waves of concern among homeowners ready to sell, as they find…
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Bristol Leads in Buyer Demand
Recent findings from the homebuyer demand index by GetAgent.co.uk, an estate agent comparison site, reveal that Bristol sits at the top when it comes to locations sought-after by homebuyers in England. This index tracks the percentage of listed homes that are either “Sold Subject To Contract” (SSTC) or marked as “under offer” – a key…