Posts by Properganda PR
Forget the Boxing Day Bounce, selling in the New Year is the way to go
Leading estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at whether the myths surrounding a property sale at Christmas are true, and if it really is the most wonderful time of the year for UK homesellers. It’s widely believed that December provides a good opportunity to sell as the holiday period brings a huge spike in…
Read MoreHousing delivery up with a 24% increase in affordable homes
The latest data from Homes England shows that between April and September of this year there were: – 16,955 housing starts and 14,792 completions delivered by schemes managed by Homes England (Excluding London). Starts are at their highest for 10 years, however completions have dropped year on year although they remain at their second highest…
Read MoreNew build homebuyer activity set to spike as busiest time of the year approaches
The latest research by new homes specialist, Stone Real Estate, has revealed that the level of new build properties being sold accelerates as we head into December, while sales across the regular market drop a gear in the run-up to Christmas. Stone Real Estate looked at the number of transactions across each area of the…
Read MoreHere’s how to add the most value to your home this Christmas
Adding a conservatory is the most cost-effective way of adding value to your property, research from tradespeople comparison site HaMuch.com has revealed. Christmas can be a tough time to sell in a quieter market and ensuring your property stands out from the crowd can cost money. HaMuch.com looked at the percentage value added by a…
Read MoreUK gender housing affordability continues to widen
Research by the new home specialists, Stone Real Estate, has found that the gender affordability gap for aspiring homeowners continues to widen, with the male affordability ratio currently at 12.2 across the UK, compared to 18.1 for female homebuyers. Stone Real Estate looked at the current level of affordability for male and female home buyers…
Read MoreCost of maintaining a buy-to-let hits £12k a year in parts of the UK
Leading property management platform, Howsy, has looked at the cost of maintaining a buy-to-let property each year and how this varies across the UK. Buy-to-let can be a tricky business if you don’t tackle it properly and there are a whole host of costs that can trip up the amateur investor. From the more obvious…
Read MoreLiving in an ASBO hotspot could cost you £60k on the price of your home
Research by national estate agent, Springbok Properties, has looked at the property cost of living in one of the nation’s most anti-social areas based on the average house price in locations with the largest number of ASBOs issued compared to the wider area. Springbok Properties looked at the average yearly number of ASBOs issued across…
Read MoreRenting just became easier as Hamilton Fraser launch deposit alternative scheme
UK lettings and landlord insurance industry giant, Hamilton Fraser, has announced the launch of its own in-house deposit alternative brand, Ome. Having previously highlighted the problems surrounding the increasing trend for such schemes, Hamilton Fraser has decided to tackle these issues head-on itself, providing a transparent product aimed at delivering complete market choice for UK…
Read MoreCrossrail delays yet to derail house prices with further growth forecast by 2021
With Londoners facing yet further delays where Crossrail is concerned, leading London letting and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has looked at what impact the development has had on house prices along the route, and how this growth has been impacted by its failure to be delivered on time. Benham and Reeves looked at the…
Read MoreThe most in-demand prime London streets bucking Brexit uncertainty
Leading London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed the capital’s prime and super-prime streets where buyer activity remains robust despite a wider market freeze due to an uncertain political landscape. Benham and Reeves analysed property sales between £3m and £10m and £10m+ over the last 12 months to find the streets that…
Read MoreGov.uk: Affordable housing being driven by new builds but rental figures are still on the slide
The latest Gov stats on Affordable Housing Supply have just been released showing that: – 66 per cent of new affordable homes in 2018-19 were for rent (including social, affordable and intermediate rent), which has been decreasing since 2014-15, when it was 78 per cent. Nearly half (49%) of all affordable homes delivered…
Read MoreThe UK’s shared ownership hotspots
Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at where across the UK is home to the highest demand for shared ownership housing. Shared ownership is a more affordable route to getting onto the UK property ladder and while it isn’t as popular as buying outright, it does have a number of additional benefits for buyers…
Read MoreCost of a London parking space accelerates despite ULEZ introduction
The latest research by London lettings and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has looked at the increasing cost of securing a parking space purchase in the capital, despite the Government war on emissions and the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone in April of this year. Benham and Reeves looked at the average cost of…
Read MoreThe cost of your Christmas lights displays – homeowners call in professional help spending thousands
Tradesperson comparison site, HaMuch.com, has looked at the true cost of a Christmas lights display outside your home and how much you could be forking out this festive season once the dust has settled at the end of December. HaMuch.com looked the cost of buying the lights, the energy costs of running these lights for…
Read MoreBah Humbug – Christmas market property cost is at its highest in London
The latest research by national fast sale estate agent, Springbok Properties, has looked at the cost of buying near the best Christmas markets around Europe and how they differ between city. Pulling house price data for cities home to 20 of the best Christmas markets around, Springbok Properties found that the property cost of some…
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