Tag: Lincoln
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First-Time Buyer Hotspots – Where to Bag a Bargain and Build Your Future!
Getting on the property ladder can feel like a distant dream, but fear not, aspiring homeowners! Forget battling sky-high prices and fierce competition – these locations offer the perfect blend of affordability, job opportunities, and family-friendly amenities. Location, Location, Location (And Affordability!) Let’s talk numbers – according to the latest government data, County Durham, Blackpool,…
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Lincolnshire House Prices – Winners and Losers in the Property Market
Find out if your neighbourhood is booming or seeing prices plummet! New data from online estate agent Purplebricks has revealed which areas in Lincolnshire are experiencing soaring house prices – and which are seeing values tumble. Overall, the average house price in Lincolnshire has risen by a healthy 2% compared to this time last year.…
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Londoners Priced Out of Space – Escape to the Suburbs Costs More Than Ever!
Thinking of ditching the Big Smoke for a bigger home in the ‘burbs? You might need deeper pockets than you thought! Londoners have always fancied a bit of extra space. But with house prices in towns and suburbs shooting up, bagging that dream home outside the capital is getting tougher. New research from Hamptons estate…
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Scotland has Britain’s Most Affordable House Prices
Looking for a home that doesn’t cost a king’s ransom? Pack your bags and head north! Scotland dominates the list of the UK’s most affordable property hotspots, claiming 16 out of the top 20 spots. This is fantastic news for first-time buyers and families feeling the pinch, as average house prices in these Scottish locations…
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Dive In! Brits Create Backyard Havens to Save Wildlife
Forget manicured lawns – ponds are popping up in back gardens across the UK! Homeowners are ditching the gnomes and embracing their inner naturalist, transforming outdoor spaces into havens for wildlife. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) reports a huge surge in demand for aquatic plants, with online sales exploding by 35% in 2023. This trend…
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Country Living is Winning the Property Race!
Move to the countryside? It might be the smartest move you can make right now. Forget the frantic city life – while urban house prices are taking a nosedive, the countryside is proving to be a more stable bet. New research from Yopa shows that the countryside is holding its own while city prices are…
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Dorset Homes Flood the Market as Prices Climb
Seaside towns in Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, have witnessed a remarkable 20% surge in house listings. This trend is reflecting a broader movement across the UK, where more rural and coastal properties are being put up for sale, according to the latest data from property website Zoopla. Zoopla’s figures highlight a significant increase…
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Bradford House Prices Take a Dip
Bradford’s housing market has shown worrying signs as the latest figures indicate a significant drop in house prices for February. The average price of a home in Bradford fell to £167,229, a decline of 2.6% compared to January, according to the latest data from the ONS. This decline is part of a broader downward trend…
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House Price Realities – Only a Handful of UK Towns Outpace Inflation
The reality for many UK towns and cities starkly contrasts the common belief that house prices double every decade. Since 2005, only a select few areas—Manchester, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Brighton and Hove, and Edinburgh—have witnessed property price increases that surpass the average annual inflation rate of 3.8%. The data, drawn from tracking 30 cities, reveals…
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The Enduring Charm of Georgian Houses, a British Favorite
Key points – In the UK, the Georgian era, spanning from 1714 to 1837, represents a time of peace, prosperity, and architectural innovation. This period, often referred to as the “long century” due to its duration, saw the rise of elegant, symmetrical homes that continue to captivate buyers today. According to research by Savills for…