Tag: Wiltshire
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Southern Rental Demand Grows Faster than North
New data reveals that landlords in the south of England are seeing soaring demand from renters. According to the latest figures from property experts Zero Deposit, more than a third of all rental properties in England found tenants in the third quarter of this year. This represents a 1.7% jump in just three months and…
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First-Time Buyers Feel the Pinch as Wiltshire House Prices Rise
People hoping to get on the property ladder in Wiltshire are facing a tougher climb than ever. New figures reveal just how much house prices have soared in the last year, with first-time buyers feeling the heat the most. The latest data from the Land Registry paints a stark picture for aspiring homeowners. In July…
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England’s Top Regions for Help to Buy Success
England’s Help to Buy scheme has been a vital tool for first-time homebuyers struggling to step onto the property ladder. Over the past decade, the program has successfully facilitated the purchase of homes worth a whopping £24.7 billion, assisting a total of 387,195 first-timers. Recently released research by Lomond, which looks into government data from…
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Rural Renters on the Rise – A Call for Action on the Housing Crisis
The County Councils Network (CCN) has brought to light a significant trend: an unprecedented surge in renting within rural areas, overtaking the growth seen in London and the nation’s major cities. This phenomenon has prompted a fervent plea to the forthcoming government for the establishment of a robust, long-term housing strategy. For generations, England’s picturesque…