Tag: Sheffield
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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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Interest Rate Cut Sparks Rental Property Rise
The recent interest rate cut by the Bank of England has brought a sigh of relief to tenants. According to a new analysis by Zero Deposit, the number of available rental properties in 15 major UK cities has increased dramatically. Edinburgh and Glasgow Lead the Charge The analysis looked at the total number of available…
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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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Peterborough Crowned UK’s Cheapest City for First-Time Buyers
Forget battling it out in the capital, first-time buyers looking for a bargain should set their sights on Peterborough. New research has revealed that this Cambridgeshire city offers the most affordable route onto the property ladder. While Peterborough might not be known for its good looks, it seems that what it lacks in charm, it…
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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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Edinburgh Tops Property Hotspots for Middle East Investors
Edinburgh has overtaken Manchester and Sheffield as the most sought-after location for Middle Eastern property investors, according to new data. New research from international property investment company IP Global reveals a surge in interest from Middle Eastern investors looking to buy in the Scottish capital. Inquiries from venture capitalists in the Middle East jumped from…
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Up To 50 Potential Renters Are Battling for Every Home in These Areas
New data reveals that in some UK rental hostpots, there are up to 50 people competing for every single property. Luton is the worst offender, with a whopping 49 people vying for each rental property. Reading, Sheffield, and Newcastle aren’t much better, with 48 people competing for every listing. These towns and cities are also in the…
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Quick Sales – The UK Cities Where Homes Sell Fastest
Recent analysis has revealed a striking disparity in how quickly homes are selling across different regions of England. According to data released by GetAgent, a comparison site for estate agents, only 14% of properties listed for sale in the last 30 days have found buyers nationwide. However, this figure significantly increases in certain urban areas,…