A quarter of homebuyers have attempted to bribe sellers with everything from cash to kindness when trying to secure a property, research suggests.A survey of more than 1,000 homebuyers by online agent Yopa has found that while such an approach may be “morally reprehensible,” 89% of those who attempted to sweeten the deal said their […]
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We find an increasing amount of home buyers returning to the market, with more sellers putting their home back on in February 2024 after the quieter winter months of December and January. Buyers and sellers are returning to the housing market in growing numbers, boosting sales across the UK London is leading the way in
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The Bank Rate has remained unchanged for the fourth time in a row since it was raised from 5% to 5.25% in August 2023. Rate cuts aren’t expected until later in the year but mortgage costs have still been falling. The Bank Rate remained at 5.25% today, despite hopes it would come down Inflation has
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