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Popping the Asking Price Bubble

 

Where in the Uk Can Buyers Snap Up Property Bargains and Where Properties Go for a Premium Above Asking Price   New research from fast selling property company, Upstix has uncovered the UK’s most surprising postcodes for snapping up a property at bargain prices this year, highlighting a widening gap between sellers’ expectations and the…

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Highest demand to lease office space since pre-pandemic

 

The latest insights from the UK’s number one commercial property website Rightmove, reveals that the number of unique enquiries to lease office space is at its highest point since pre-pandemic, as businesses look for spaces that meet modern requirements. Demand to lease office space is 19% higher than the same period a year ago and…

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‘The property ladder pulls further away’ warns Open Property Group

 

For many first-time buyers across England, the dream of homeownership continues to slip further out of reach. Despite rising wages, soaring house prices are making it harder than ever to get on the property ladder. A leading UK professional house buying company ‘Open Property Group’ based in Buckinghamshire UK, has raised concerns over the ongoing…

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Rightmove to host Renters’ Rights Bill webinar with Guild of Lettings

 

Rightmove is hosting a live and interactive webinar session with the Guild of Lettings to help agents get Renters’ Rights Ready. The webinar will take place from 10:00am – 11:00am on Wednesday 23rd April. Susie Crolla, Managing Director for the Guild of Lettings, will be joining Rightmove to help agents with questions they may have about…

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Mortgage completions surged 50 per cent in March amid race to avoid higher stamp duty

 

March saw highest volume of mortgage completions recorded since September 2021 Homebuyers report now needing an additional £13,530 on top of the property price to cover taxes and fees Three in four have seen housing costs rise, up £126 on average per month Renters’ confidence in their ability to purchase a property within five years…

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Average two-year fixed mortgage rate for 60% LTV now cheaper than five-year rate

 

The average two-year fixed mortgage rate for those with a 40% deposit (60% LTV) is now cheaper than the average five-year fixed equivalent, the first time this has happened since the mini-Budget The average two-year fixed, 60% LTV mortgage rate is now 4.18%, while the five-year equivalent is 4.19% The gap between average two-year fixed…

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Foxtons Lettings Market Index – March 2025

 

London rental market gains momentum as new rental listings surge, Foxtons data shows   March saw a 14% increase in new rental listings across London compared to February Applicant registrations rose by 11% month-on-month in March. Year on year, demand was stable, tracking just 2% below March 2024 levels The average rent in March stood…

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UK’s mid-market firms show improved business growth in March but economic uncertainty continues

 

Key findings: NatWest’s Mid-market Growth Tracker shows improved business growth in March, led by a strong service sector performance SMEs register a softer decline in output levels during March Market conditions remain challenging and we could see continued challenges in the coming months   Mid-market businesses continued to outperform the wider UK economy in March,…

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ONS Private rent and house prices UK – April 2025

 

The Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) measures private rent inflation for new and existing tenancies. The UK House Price Index measures house price inflation. Main Headlines Average UK monthly private rents increased by 7.7%, to £1,332, in the 12 months to March 2025 (provisional estimate); this annual growth rate is down from 8.1% in…

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Renters’ Rights Bill – what you need to know

 

The Renters’ Rights Bill is an extremely important piece of legislation for anyone who rents their home. For those in England (with some elements also covering Wales and Scotland), it represents one of the biggest changes in well over thirty years, and it’s important to be aware of what it might mean to you if…

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Rightmove commentary on mortgage market and reaction to inflation news

 

Matt Smith, Rightmove’s mortgage expert says: “A lower than expected inflation figure today is good news for the wider economy, and it will keep the Bank of England’s plans to cut the Bank Rate in May on track.   “After another tumultuous week for the global economy, this week has been a little more steady so…

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Rental Reform Plans Need Urgent Changes To Work

 

Ministers must back pragmatic changes to their rental reform plans to stand any chance of working. That’s the warning from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) as the House of Lords prepares to start detailed scrutiny of the Renters’ Rights Bill next week. Whilst the core of the Bill is ending Section 21, ‘no explanation’…

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Rightmove launches new agent ‘Game Changers’ campaign 

 

Rightmove is launching a new campaign to put the game-changing work of agents in the spotlight. Called ‘The Game Changers’, Rightmove will be spending the next few weeks collecting positive stories from movers and landlords about their experience working with agents, that showcase the valuable role agents play in helping people to move. The stories…

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New wave landlords: Under 35s driving property market by prioritising investment over homeownership

 

New expert insight shows that younger people (25-34 year olds) are investing in property at record levels and are opting to invest in property over purchasing their own residential homes. Leading estate agents John Minnis say that an increasing number of young people are investing their earnings, working capital and inheritance in property more than…

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Zoopla reveals the fastest moving UK markets as over half of homes in England and Wales sell within two months of listing

 

Homes in England and Wales spend an average of 36 days on the market, with 52 per cent selling within the first two months of listing Homes in affordable regions, like the North West and North East, are selling the fastest, with Manchester, Carlisle, Stockport, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Halton in the top ten…

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