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The biggest rent price shifts since last Christmas
Leading lettings management platform, Howsy, has looked at where across the nation makes the rental naughty and nice lists since last Christmas, based on the growth in rental costs over the last 12 months. Using data from the ONS, Howsy has highlighted the top 15 locations to have seen the biggest increases and decreases in…
Read MoreDreaming of a white Christmas? Biggest house price jumps since the last one revealed
A white Christmas is more of a myth than a reality, however, it does happen occasionally and lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed where homeowners have seen the best and worst house price growth since the last one. According to the Met Office, the last time we enjoyed a ‘widespread’ white Christmas…
Read MorePost-election jump in buyer demand highest in London
There are initial signs of an uplift in buyer demand now the election is over with the biggest increase in London, according to new figures from property website Rightmove. In spite of the usual seasonal slowdown as we head towards Christmas, demand across the UK from prospective buyers increased by 28% in the four…
Read MoreThe 12 streets of Christmas for the best property sale price
Leading estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at which festive road names will bring the biggest smile to UK homeowners this Christmas based on the average sold price of properties on them. GetAgent.co.uk looked at Land Registry sold price records for festive themed roads across the nation to see which has commanded the highest…
Read MoreLowest paid professions paying over 10% of salary on rental deposits
Hamilton Fraser’s deposit replacement scheme, Ome, has looked at the current cost of a rental deposit and what this equates to as a percentage of the annual net salary across 20 UK professions, as well as how long it takes each profession to save the required amount. Ome looked at the current average cost of…
Read MoreHow not to Christmas – The worst light and decoration displays
Leading tradespeople comparison website, HaMuch.com, has looked at some of the worst lighting displays and Christmas decorations to have made it into the festive season to highlight how not to Christmas if you don’t want to offend your neighbours, friends and family. Get the images here. Light displays Some people go all out on lighting…
Read MoreCan I deck the halls of my rental property?
Christmas is fast approaching and all over the land houses are receiving a festive makeover with fairy lights adorning the exterior and tinsel hanging from every available spot inside. However, if you live in a rental property it’s worth doing your homework before you get carried away, as it could cost you once the festive…
Read MoreIndustry welcomes election outcome and the release of pent up market apprehension surrounding political landscape
Director of RIFT Research and Development Ltd, Sarah Collins, commented: “The political landscape is now more certain than it’s been since 2015 and the Government’s stance on tax reliefs such as R&D tax credit will, we trust, continue. Over £4bn in such support is provided each year in addition to SEIS/EIS and Entrepreneur’s Tax Relief…
Read MoreHow much for the keys to No.10?
New homes specialists, Stone Real Estate, have looked at the property cost of the Number 10 and where is home to the highest price paid for the number across England and Wales. Stone Real Estate looked at current market data for the real No.10 Downing Street as well as the average sold price for homes…
Read MoreLondon property enjoys best market crash recovery
Prices in London have recovered the most from the global financial crisis, research from Benham and Reeves, the London lettings and estate agent, has revealed. Despite the Brexit slowdown, typical prices in the City of London are 89% higher than the pre-crisis peak of August 2007, rising from £474,000 to £898,000 in September 2019. Other…
Read MoreHalifax House Price Index: House price growth remains muted as election looms
Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented: “The one thing that will no doubt be on the Christmas wish list of home buyers and sellers across the UK is an end to the market uncertainty that has plagued both house price growth and stock levels for some months now. While the latest numbers…
Read MoreGraphic: Christmas TV House Prices in Today’s Market
Christmas is a time to collapse on the sofa and watch your favourite TV shows after eating yourself into a coma and GetAgent.co.uk, the estate agent comparison website, has looked at the cost of some of the more memorable properties featured on our screens at Christmas. When looking at TV properties they don’t come much…
Read MoreThe UK’s best rental markets for buy-to-let landlords
Lettings management platform, Howsy, has revealed the most appealing markets for UK landlords based on the annual rental return available as a percentage of the property investment cost. Howsy looked at the average annual rent in every area of the UK and what it equates to as a percentage of the cost of a property…
Read MoreAverage tenant deposit set to drop for first time since 2015 as £1.9bn paid in this year
Research by Hamilton Fraser’s deposit alternative scheme Ome, has revealed the current cost of the average deposit facing UK’s tenants and how this has changed since 2015. The Hamilton Fraser Group has an extensive knowledge and database of deposit protection having operated the government authorised scheme mydeposits since 2007, as well as operating its own…
Read MoreHow to safeguard your home this Christmas
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord or tenant, Christmas often means traveling to see loved ones while leaving your home unattended, so leading lettings and sale agent, Benham and Reeves, have provided their top tips to make sure your property is safe this Christmas. Don’t hide a key This applies all year round but the temptation…
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