Tag: Scotland
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Get More Cash Upfront – Assetz Capital Gives Developers a Boost
Property developers, Assetz Capital is giving you a helping hand with your cashflow. They’re offering bigger upfront payments on development loans, designed to make life easier for builders right from the start. Previously, Assetz Capital offered loans up to 70% of the estimated total value of a project (known as Loan to Gross Development Value,…
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House Prices Stuck As Experts Predict Summer Slowdown
Good news for first-time buyers? House prices have stalled and look set to flatline for the rest of the summer, according to the latest figures from property website Home.co.uk The average asking price for a property in England and Wales is currently just 0.5% higher than it was a year ago, with prices in some…
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Perthshire House Prices Soar
Could Perthshire be the UK’s hottest property market? Some areas of Perthshire are showing gains of over 20%. Despite the cost-of-living crisis and soaring mortgage rates causing a slowdown in the Scottish property market, Perth and Kinross are standing strong. New data from property experts Rettie reveals that house prices in Perth and Kinross have…
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Scottish House Prices Soar to Record High! Is Now the Time to Buy or Sell?
Scottish homes are now more expensive than ever, with the average price smashing through the £225,000 mark for the first time. According to the latest data from Walker Fraser Steele, the average house price in Scotland hit £224,977 in April. That’s a jump of 1.1% compared to March and a significant 2.9% increase compared to…
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Is the Housing Market About to Hit the Brakes?
Good news for sellers in Scotland and Northern Ireland but for everyone else, things are looking less rosy. After months of positive news, it seems the housing market might be running out of steam. Experts at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) say confidence is waning. This comes despite recent improvements and with a…
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London Flat or Northern Mansion? What Your Money Buys You Around The UK
The average UK house price is a whopping £340,837, but what does that actually get you? A pokey flat or a sprawling mansion? Well, it all depends where you lay your hat (or should that be bricks and mortar?) Savills estate agents have crunched the numbers, comparing house prices with square footage, and the results…
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Edinburgh Detached House Prices Soaring
Are you dreaming of owning a detached house in Edinburgh? You might need to win the lottery. The price of detached homes in Edinburgh has gone absolutely bonkers, shooting up by nearly £1,500 every single week over the past year. Detached Homes – A Big Jump According to DJ Alexander, Scotland’s biggest estate agency, 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…
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Rent Prices Fall in Some Cities, But It’s Not Everywhere… Yet
While the cost of renting has been rising for years, there are signs that is changing in some parts of the country. New data from Zoopla shows that rents actually fell in six major cities in the first three months of this year. Where did rents drop? These falls are modest, and the overall picture is still…
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Escape to the Country? You’ll Pay a Big Price!
Want to live in one of Britain’s stunning national parks or scenic areas? You’d better be ready to dig deep into your pockets! New research from Savills has revealed that buyers are splashing out an average of 48% more to live in these beautiful protected green spaces. That’s a hefty price tag for the privilege of breathing…