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Strong activity but muted Autumn price bounce as buyer choice builds
Average new seller asking prices rise by just 0.3% (+£1,199) this month to £371,958. This is much lower than the average seasonal 1.3% monthly increase at this time of year Market activity remains strong, but the muted Autumn price increase comes as buyer choice and seller competition rise: The number of sales being agreed is…
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Landlords Have “Critical” Role to Play In Housing Market Says New Report
LANDLORDS are today welcoming a new report calling for action to tackle the rental housing supply crisis. The report by the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission concludes that it is “crucial that not only those who are renters of necessity but also those that are renters of choice have the opportunity to live in sustainable, high-quality…
Christopher Walkey
Rightmove: Reaction to Rumoured Stamp Duty Thresholds
Commentary from Rightmove’s Director of Property Science, Tim Bannister: “The rumours that “nil rate” and first-time buyer stamp duty thresholds will indeed be reverting to previous levels as of March 2025, rather than be held at their current rates, will no doubt be seen as an unwelcome additional cost by many buyers looking to make…
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Study reveals England areas with the Highest Council Tax Rates 2024
Elmbridge tops the list with the highest council tax, averaging £2,646 per dwelling. Surrey Heath follows closely, with an average council tax of £2,501 per home. On the flip side, Wandsworth offers the lowest council tax in England, averaging just £921 per dwelling. Living comfortably always comes at a price – especially when it comes…
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Private rent and house prices, UK: October 2024
Average UK private rents increased by 8.4% in the 12 months to September 2024 (provisional estimate); this is unchanged from the 12 months to August 2024. Average rents increased to £1,336 (8.5%) in England, £760 (8.3%) in Wales, and £973 (7.2%) in Scotland, in the 12 months to September 2024. In Northern Ireland, average rents…
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Foxtons Lettings Market Index – September 2024
Foxtons data points towards a resilient Lettings market despite seasonal dip • New market listings increased 12% from September 2023 • Applicant demand decreased 35% month-on-month from August, aligning with the typical seasonal dip • Applicant budgets remained 2% higher year-on-year in September, higher than any other year September signals the close of a highly…
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Record high rents as landlords brace for budget impact
Average advertised rents outside London hit a 19th consecutive quarterly record of £1,344 per calendar month (pcm), up 5.2% from last year, although this is the slowest rate of growth since 2021 London rents also hit a new record at £2,694 pcm, 2.5% higher than last year (£2,627 pcm) The balance between supply and demand continues…
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Landmark Information Group Q3 2024 Property Trends Report (England and Wales)
Despite surge in housing supply, economic and political climate continues to put downward pressure on completion rates Landmark’s newly released Q3 Residential Property Trends report demonstrates a detailed analysis of the housing market, providing data from July to September 2024. The report highlights that high supply is offset by slow completions, with economic and political…
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What income do you need to buy a home? by Neil Parker, Leaders
As property prices continue to increase, many people – particularly those who aren’t yet home owners – are concerned about whether they will be able to afford to buy or move home. While getting together a deposit is one part of affordability, the other is the level of income you have, which will the main…
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Buy-to-let landlords optimistic about performance of their property investments
A new survey of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords in the UK has found: 60% are optimistic about the future performance of their property investments, both in terms of capital growth and rental returns. 57% say the Bank of England’s August rate cut had a positive impact on their investments. Two-thirds (58%) believe BTL investments remain highly…
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Breaking Property News 11/10/24
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Northern Ireland sees an increase in sales prices & rental prices The leading property portal, PropertyPal, has released their quarterly report highlighting insights and trends that have shaped the Northern Ireland Housing Market in Q3 2024. It includes a comprehensive overview of property sales, rentals,…
Andrew Stanton
Taylor Swift’s celebrity home has gone viral on The Sims 4
A new study has revealed that Taylor Swift’s celebrity home has been recreated the most in The Sims 4, appearing 1,293 times on the game’s online gallery Other high-ranking celebrity homes included those belonging to Harry Styles, Tom Cruise, and the Kardashian family The study obtained data from The Sims 4 online gallery to see…
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First-time buyer mortgage payments still over £350 more than five years ago
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, the latest data from Rightmove’s weekly mortgage tracker highlights that the average first-time buyer monthly mortgage payment is over £350 more than five years ago: The average monthly mortgage payment for a typical first-time buyer is now £931, compared with £578 in 2019 – however, payments are still over £150…
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Meeting Room Chairs That Inspire Collaboration: A Guide to Design, Comfort, and Function
In present day dynamic painting surroundings, the layout and capability of assembly areas play an important role in fostering collaboration and creativity. Meeting room chairs, frequently not noted, are necessary to this process. They not simplest offer consolation however also influence the way teams interact, speak, and collaborate. This guide explores the key considerations in…
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Save a house deposit faster than ever in THESE areas!
Aberdeen City in Scotland is named the best place to live if you want to save for a house deposit fast, saving in as little as a year and a half Inverclyde is second, whilst Burnley is third Average salaries and house prices in each area as well as deposit amounts were taken into consideration…
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