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Buyer Demand Fell By 33%

Buyer Demand Fell By 33%

New research suggests buyer demand has fallen by 33% since the mini-budget was announced in September, despite increased supply in recent weeks and months. According...

Rents Set To Rise 15%

RICS Survey Suggests Rents Could Rise 15% By 2023

Unless changes are made to buy-to-let market, tenants could see their rents rise by as much 15% by 2023. That’s according to a new survey...

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Report Claims A Third Of Millennials ‘Face Renting Into Retirement’

Up to a third of people born between 1980 and 1996 face living in rented accommodation their entire lives. That’s according to a new report...

How Do Online Estate Agents Make Money?

Ever Wondered How Online Estate Agents Earn Their Money? – Find out now…

They are known for their low fees, but, how do online estate agents make money? Everyone wants to save money when selling their home and...

Average Asking Price 2.6% Higher Than In January This Year

Average Asking Price 2.6% Higher Than In January This Year

18 July 2023 – Despite house prices having fallen slightly in July compared to June, the average asking price is still 2.6% higher this month...

Gap Between Renting And Buying

Gap Between Renting And Buying Falls To Decade Low

Research by Halifax has shown that the gap between renting and buying has fallen to its lowest level in almost a decade, with homeowners typically...

Will 1% Deposit Mortgages Help Struggling First-Time Buyers?

Will 1% Deposit Mortgages Help Struggling First-Time Buyers?

25 January 2024 – The government may be reintroducing a radical housing solution dedicated to first-time buyers: 1% deposit mortgages. Under Rishi Sunak’s leadership, there...

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New Homes Ombudsman Set To Raise The Bar

There are many good reasons for investing in a new-build property but a new announcement from the Government could prove to be a game changer....

Why do solicitors take so long to exchange contracts?

Why Do Solicitors Take So Long To Exchange Contracts?

The conveyancing process is one of the most frustrating parts of buying a house. But, why do solicitors take so long to exchange contracts? As...

Brexit uncertainty Hits UK Property Market

UK’s Property Market Endures Brexit Freeze

A slump in the number of homes being put up for sale is being blamed on a Brexit freeze that has also seen the lowest...

Online Estate Agents v High Street Agents

Council Bids To Ban Estate Agent Boards From Borough

A London council is making a controversial attempt to ban the display of all estate agent boards in several areas of its borough. The attempt...

Mini-Budget Includes Permanent Stamp Duty Reduction

Mini-Budget Includes Permanent Stamp Duty Reduction

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has unveiled his mini-budget, in which he announced a permanent cut to the Stamp Duty Land tax (SDLT). As part of the...

Buyers Opt For Smaller Properties To Afford Mortgages

Buyers Opt For Smaller Properties To Afford Mortgages

3 October 2023 – With mortgage rates still at an elevated level, many buyers adjust their wishes and go for smaller properties and longer-term mortgages...

Property Asking Prices Fell By 1.9% In December Vs November

Property Asking Prices Fell By 1.9% In December Vs November

12 December 2023 – Rightmove’s latest House Price Index suggests that property asking prices fell by 1.9% this month compared to last month, contradicting figures...

House Prices Have Declined By 3.8% In July

House Prices Have Declined By 3.8% In July

8 August 2023 – New data suggests that house prices have declined sharply in July, falling at the fastest rate for 14 years. Newly released...

Lenders Agree Support Measures As Interest Rates Rise To 5%

Lenders Agree Support Measures As Interest Rates Rise To 5%

27 June 2023 – After the Bank of England raised the base rate for the 13th consecutive time, the Chancellor met with lenders to agree...

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