Tag: Northern Ireland
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Rent Rises Cooling Off, Edinburgh Tenants Still Paying High Prices
Good news for landlords – rental prices are still going up, although the rental boom might be starting to lose steam. That’s according to the latest data from SpareRoom, which shows that rents rose by 4% in the year to September – the lowest increase we’ve seen so far this year. But, it’s worth noting…
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ONS House Prices – August 2024
House Prices Climb Higher – But is The Market Cooling Down? The average UK house price hit £293,000 in August 2024, an increase of 2.8% compared to last year, according to the latest official figures. House prices continue to rise – but at a slower pace While prices are still going up, the pace of…
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New Town, New Home? Bargain Houses Up For Grabs!
Thinking of buying a home but worried about sky-high prices? New towns could be the answer! Forget London, homes in new towns are thousands of pounds cheaper – and their value is shooting up! That’s according to new research from the Halifax, which found that you could save almost £50,000 by ditching the city for…
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Mortgage Rate Drop Helps House Prices Higher – Zoopla
House prices are on the rise thanks to lower mortgage rates which have tempted more buyers into the market. But if you’re thinking of selling, don’t get too excited just yet, as buyers are still looking for a bargain and driving down asking prices. Zoopla’s latest data reveals that house prices inched up by 0.7%…
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North and Scotland Leading House Price Charge
House prices are on the rise again, with some areas seeing the biggest jumps in two years! September saw house prices leap up by an average of 3.2% across the UK compared to a year ago. That’s the biggest jump in two years, according to the latest figures. But the real action is happening in…
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Are Off-Market Property Sales Drying Up?
Sellers ditch discreet deals in favour of finding a buyer – fast! Off-market property sales, where homes are sold quietly through private networks and contacts, are losing their appeal, according to new data. Research by TwentyEA reveals that vendors are now almost 20% less likely to consider selling their properties off-market compared to last year.…
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ONS House Prices – July 2024
Good news for sellers in Scotland as house prices rose, but the market cooled across the rest of the UK, with London seeing a slight dip, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) The average UK house price in July 2024 was £290,000, a rise of £6,000 compared to July…
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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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House prices climb closer to record high – Halifax
UK house prices are on the rise again, creeping closer to the all-time highs we saw back in 2022. But what does this mean for those looking to buy or sell? The average UK house price in August reached £292,505, according to new figures from Halifax. That’s a jump of 0.3% from July and a…
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London House Prices Climb Back Above £530,000
London house prices have finally started to rise again after stalling last year. The average price of a property in London has gone up by 0.2% since this time last year. That might not sound like much, but it means the average London home will now set you back £536,300! This increase, revealed in Zoopla’s…