Tag: Liverpool
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First-time buyers! Bag a house without paying ANY stamp duty – but hurry, the clock is ticking!
Could you get on the property ladder without paying thousands of pounds in stamp duty? Yes, but you need to act fast! New research from estate agents Lomond reveals 66% of homes for sale in England are priced under £425,000 – meaning first-time buyers (FTBs) like YOU could dodge that hefty tax bill. Right now,…
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Downsizing Dreams: Where to Find Your Perfect (and Affordable) Retirement Haven
Thinking of downsizing for a comfortable retirement? You’re not alone! It’s a big decision, and finding the perfect location to enjoy your golden years is crucial. The Daily Mail did some research, crunching the numbers to uncover hidden gems and retirement hotspots across the UK. Downsizing isn’t just about finding a smaller house; it’s about…
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Stoke-on-Trent: The Hot Spot for Student Landlord Profits!
Looking to make a smart investment and earn rental income? Then you need to check out Stoke-on-Trent! This city has just been crowned the top spot for student landlords seeking the highest yields on their property investments. That’s right, Stoke-on-Trent is the champion of student letting, offering landlords a 9.43% average yield! Stoke-on-Trent: A Student…
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Landlords Face Slower Rent Growth
The red-hot rental market is cooling down! After three years of rents climbing faster than wages, things are starting to change. While landlords can still expect rent increases, the pace is slowing down significantly. The number of people looking for rentals has dropped by a massive 39% in the last year. However, the market is…
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Yorkshire Hottest for Property Investors as House Prices Soar
Forget London and Manchester, it’s Yorkshire stealing the show for property investors! Since December 2021, when the Bank of England started raising interest rates, the average UK house price has risen by a respectable 7%, reaching £288,120. However, some cities are absolutely booming, and Yorkshire is leading the charge. Sheffield takes the crown, boasting a…
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£20 Billion to be Invested – Build to Rent Market Heats Up
The Build to Rent (BtR) market has been growing steadily over the last decade, with £35 billion invested in delivering 100,000 homes. But the demand for private rental homes is sky-high. We need another million homes by 2031 just to keep up. Savills, a top property advisor, reckons we need £300 billion of investment to…
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Northern Property Boom – Searches Rise by 67% in Just One Year!
Could cheaper houses and the rise of working from home be tempting homebuyers to head north? It’s official – the North of England is the place to be for house hunters, with mortgage searches in major cities soaring by 67% in just twelve months. New data from mortgage technology experts, Twenty7tec, reveals that Leeds, Bradford,…
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Co-living – The Future of Property? Investors Are Betting Big
It’s not just a trend, it’s a booming industry. Co-living, the idea of purpose-built accommodation with shared spaces and social events, is attracting serious money. Co-living has evolved from the old-school HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) that you might have lived in as a student. Think shared kitchens, maybe a bathroom or two, and not…
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Bradford Blazes a Trail as UK’s Property Hotspot!
Northern cities dominate the latest ranking of property hotspots, with Bradford taking the top spot for the second quarter in a row. The news is sure to be welcomed by sellers in those areas, but buyers across the country may be wondering if they need to cast their net wider to find a bargain. The…
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House Prices – Where Your Cash Buys You The Most Space
Ever wondered how much house you could actually get for your hard-earned cash? Well, a new study from Savills has revealed how far your money will go across the UK. Turns out, that average house price of £340,837 can get you a whole lot more space in some parts of the country than others. Big…