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Hometrack: City price growth hits 2 year high as demand soars
Michael Stone, founder and CEO of new build housing specialists Stone Real Estate, commented: “Our larger urban hubs and cities are often the first areas of the market to show signs of decline but the same also applies when it comes to a recovery, with these areas acting as the driving force behind a…
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Government rental changes are causing pets to be put down, are we no longer a country of animal lovers?
At the start of the year, Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick MP, announced an overhaul of model tenancy contracts to put more pressure on landlords to allow ‘responsible tenants to have well-behaved pets’ in their rental property. However, leading lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, believe this is the latest in a long line of…
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Thermal imaging explained, a new NHBC Foundation guide
In a typical existing British home, up to one third of the heat produced by the heating system can be lost through the roof, ceiling and walls*. When carried out properly a thermographic survey can help identify for gaps in insulation. Today, the NHBC Foundation in collaboration with BSRIA has published a brand-new guide for…
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Asking rents rise nearly twice as fast in London versus rest of Great Britain over past decade
London asking rents hit a new record average of £2,119 per calendar month (PCM) as ongoing lack of supply means rents are 4.2% higher year-on-year, and the rest of Great Britain is up 2.4% Over the past 10 years London asking rents have risen almost twice as fast as the rest of Great Britain: Average…
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It took the average home seller 256 days to sell in 2019 – here’s where the best and worst spots were across the nation
The latest research by leading estate agent comparison website, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at the time it took to sell a home in 2019 and where was home to the longest home selling process in the midst of Brexit induced market uncertainty. GetAgent.co.uk pulls data from all of the major portals which they then cross-reference with…
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Custodial and alternative rental deposit schemes on the rise pushing transparency in the sector
The latest research by rental deposit replacement scheme Ome, has looked at how the growing preference for custodial deposit protection schemes is creating a more professional, safer and transparent rental sector, with the emergence of deposit alternatives also helping to drive this change. Data from Ome shows that the number of deposits protected via insurance-based…
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Number of FTBs surges along with energy efficient homes according to the latest English Housing Survey
The latest English Housing Survey has just been released and you’d be forgiven for thinking at first glance that today’s statistics from the government are largely ‘business as usual’ where the proportion of owner-occupied homes vs rental properties are concerned. The data shows: – A 64% owner-occupation rate, which is largely the same as five…
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An IF-ISA can get you onto the housing ladder 7 years faster than a Cash ISA
The latest research by leading peer to peer lending platform Sourced Capital, part of the Sourced.co Group, has looked at how best to invest when it comes to saving for a house in order to save years’ worth of painstaking saving. Cash ISAs have become a popular way for many to stash away the cash…
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How much do you need to earn to secure a new home by this Sunday?
The latest research by new home specialists, Stone Real Estate, has looked at just how long it will take to earn the equivalent of a 15% mortgage deposit for a new home based on the daily wage at a number of different salary brackets. Stone Real Estate looked at the net earnings per day for…
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Year of the Rat to bring post-Brexit property transaction boost to the UK market
With thousands around the world preparing to celebrate Chinese New Year this Saturday, welcoming in the Year of the Rat and the first in a fresh cycle of the Chinese zodiac, leading lettings and estate agent has looked at which year has been the most prosperous for the UK property market both where average house…
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UK HPI – Prices jump 2.2% as market regains momentum
Director of lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented: “Promising signs from a battle-weary property market with a notable lift in the rate of house price growth both on a monthly and annual basis, and while the recovery continues to be slow but steady, we are in a far better place…
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Rightmove House Price Index – Post-election bounce as optimism returns
Post-election bounce as optimism returns 3% (+£6,785) surge in the price of property coming to market, the largest monthly rise we have ever recorded at this time of year Increased optimism also releasing pent-up demand as would-be buyers judge the election result gives a window of stability Over 1.3 million buyer enquiries since election,…
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New plan sets out the shape of things to come for Nottingham
A major citywide blueprint for how Nottingham could develop and grow over the next ten years and beyond has been given the green light. An important council document identifying potential sites for development and their uses has been adopted at Nottingham City Council’s Full Council today (Monday 13 January). The Land and Planning…
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November 2019 UK HPI from HM Land Registry
The November data shows, on average, house prices have risen by 0.4% since October 2019. There has been an annual price rise of 2.2%, which makes the average property in the UK valued at £235,298. Wales experienced record annual growth in November 2019. This was driven by a rise in sales of more expensive properties…
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The homebuyer hotspots beating Brexit uncertainty
The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has revealed that Falkirk, Bristol and Sale are currently some of the most sought after areas for UK homebuyers. GetAgent.co.uk analysed the level of buyer activity in 100 of the largest towns and cities across the nation ranking each area with a demand percentage score based…
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