Have you ever wondered where the best places to live might be? Here’s the list as published by the Sunday Times: If you live in Saffron Walden you will be pleased to learn that the Essex town has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. […]
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Thinking of selling or letting your home? It can pay to get your property on the market for Valentine’s day Historically the second half of February is sees a surge in ‘loved-up’ couples seeking to buy or rent new homes together. February sees a 17% rise in listings from the 14th 8% increase in the
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The average UK home is now worth £2,400 more than it was 6 months ago. But if you own a terraced property in the north, it’s likely to be a lot more than that. 15 million homes (that’s half the UK’s homes) gained £7,600 in value over 2024 A third registered small value falls, mostly
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It is just speculation for now… There are growing that potential tax changes in the Autumn Budget next month may curb demand and increase downwards pressure on prices in higher-value markets Rachel Reeves has not yet delivered her Budget but it is already having repercussions in the property market. The government has said private schools will
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How does the time spent on the market to agree a sale affect your chances of the sale falling though? We’re looking at the correlation between how long a home takes to sell (sale agreed) and the chances of that home then falling through. Homes that sell in less than 25 days have a 94%
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A record high of homes are currently on the market for sale in the UK since 2016 Supply of homes for sale is 20% higher than this time last year, with £230bn worth of housing for sale, up £45bn on this time last year The average estate agent has 31 homes for sale, the highest
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Buyer confidence is improving and 12% more homes are going under offer compared to this time last year. Mortgage approvals for home purchases are also up 32%. Sales agreed volumes up 12% year-on-year as house prices stay static Homes in the south are currently seeing negative price inflation in the UK 64% of homes are
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Which improvements add the most value to your home? A loft conversion, off-street parking and a kitchen redesign are thought to add the most value to a home Check your home’s current value so you can understand which improvements will get the best return on investment Research local house prices to see what buyers will
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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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