Tag: Yopa
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Beat the chill and BOOST your home’s value by almost £22,000 this winter!
Selling your home this winter? Forget painting the fence and mowing the lawn, smart sellers are being urged to make their homes winter-ready to attract buyers with an eye on warmth and comfort this season. With the housing market traditionally heating up as we head into Autumn, experts at online estate agent Yopa have revealed…
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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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Mortgage Rate Drop Revives Homebuying Dreams
Falling interest rates are breathing new life into the housing market, offering hope for those who felt priced out during the recent mortgage mayhem. Remember the endless climb of interest rates that started at the end of 2021? It was a real blow for aspiring homeowners. Grant Nichols from Scout Financial Services sums it up:…
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Race For Space Sends Detached Home Prices Soaring! Is Now the Time to Trade Up?
The price of detached homes is rocketing as Brits scramble for more space. Estate agents are calling it a ‘race for space’, with families taking advantage of slightly lower house prices and the possibility of falling mortgage rates to finally bag that dream detached home. Detacheds Surge Ahead in Value Official figures from the Office…
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House Sellers Forced to Slash Asking Prices by £62k as Buyers Drive Hard Bargain
The gap between a homeowner’s dream price and what buyers are willing to pay has hit a new record, with homes selling for 17.1% below asking price. This means sellers are having to swallow a bitter pill and accept an average of £62,602 less than they hoped for, according to the latest figures from property…
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Cash Is King! One in Three House Sales Now Going to Cash Buyers
High mortgage rates mean sellers are more likely to accept a cash offer on their property. Good news for cash buyers but mortgage holders are struggling to climb the property ladder. New research shows that homeowners are increasingly likely to accept an offer from a cash buyer, meaning it’s tougher than ever for those relying…
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Country Living is Winning the Property Race!
Move to the countryside? It might be the smartest move you can make right now. Forget the frantic city life – while urban house prices are taking a nosedive, the countryside is proving to be a more stable bet. New research from Yopa shows that the countryside is holding its own while city prices are…
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Smaller Homes on the Rise as Interest Rates Climb
Recent analysis from Yopa, an online housing agency, has shed light on the evolving preferences of homebuyers in England amidst soaring interest rates. As borrowing costs rise, an intriguing trend has emerged: buyers are increasingly opting for smaller, more affordable properties. This shift marks a significant change from the previous trend of seeking larger, more…
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Terraced Houses are Britain’s Most In-Demand Properties
The property market in England is showing a clear trend towards terraced houses as the most sought-after type of home. According to a new study conducted by Yopa, an estate agency, these compact yet charming homes are topping the list of must-haves for homebuyers across the country. Yopa’s analysis of current housing market listings showcases…
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Higher House Prices in the UK’s Most Elite Villages
Owning a home in one of the UK’s most sought-after villages comes with a hefty price tag, often substantially higher than surrounding areas. A recent study by Yopa reveals the staggering price premiums homebuyers face when purchasing in the country’s most prestigious locales—from the charming streets of Studland in Dorset to the exclusive lanes of…