Tag: Scotland
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North of the Border House Prices Soar! Average Scottish Home Now Costs a Record £200,000
Good news for sellers, but can first-time buyers afford to get a foot on the property ladder? The average price of a property in Scotland has smashed through the £200,000 barrier for the first time ever. That’s right, according to the latest figures from the UK House Price Index, owning a piece of Scotland now…
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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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Scottish Homes Selling Like Hotcakes While Seaside Properties Linger!
Thinking of buying or selling your home? New research reveals Scotland is THE place to be for swift sales, while dreaming of a seaside escape might mean a longer wait. Property website Rightmove has crunched the numbers and revealed that homes in Carluke, in Lanarkshire, are being snapped up quicker than anywhere else in Great…
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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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Stirling House Prices Rise – Is It a Good Time to Buy?
House prices in Stirling are bucking the trend, with bigger fluctuations than the rest of Scotland, but are things about to change? We’ve crunched the numbers to reveal the inside story on Stirling’s house prices, and what it means for YOU, whether you’re buying or selling. The good news is, Stirling is a property hotspot!…
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Does London Rent Slowdown Spell Opportunity for Landlords?
Could falling rents in the capital mean more chances to snap up new tenants? New data suggests that landlords in London and Scotland could be seeing shorter tenancies in 2024. This comes as rents in these areas are growing at a slower rate than in the rest of the UK, according to analysis by property…
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Scottish House Prices Soar – Is West Lothian the Next Big Thing?
Scottish house prices are booming, defying the gloomy predictions and leaving England and Wales in the dust. Could now be the time to snap up a bargain before prices climb even higher? According to property experts Walker Fraser Steele, the average house price in Scotland hit £225,113 in July, a 1.9% increase compared to the…
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Is Buying a House on Your Own Just a Pipe Dream?
Finding a place to buy that doesn’t break the bank is a struggle, especially if you’re flying solo. New research shows just how tough it is for single buyers to get on the property ladder. Brace yourselves, because it’s not looking good. A new report by mortgage experts Alexander Hall reveals that only 8% of…
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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.…