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A third of Britons aspire to own buy-to-let properties, new study finds
Nationally representative survey of 2,000 UK adults reveals: 33% want to own a buy-to-let property in the future 60% believe property investment is a good way of building long-term wealth 37% would rather invest in a BTL property over stocks and shares A third of UK adults aspire to own a buy-to-let (BTL) property,…
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UK house prices growing by 2.5% according to Halifax
Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark: “This slight dip in house prices will likely have been influenced as a direct consequence to the current state of the global economy. There will always be a need for people to move house regardless of international trading relations; however, many aspiring or current homeowners will no doubt be discouraged…
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UK house prices dip slightly in May, but market remains steady
Average property price now £296,648 compared to £297,798 last month Annual rate of growth slows to +2.5% from +3.2% in April Overall house prices have remained stable so far this year Northern Ireland continues to lead annual price growth in the UK Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax, said: “Average UK house prices fell by…
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Estate Agent Content
Do you think that your estate agency / property business requires content? Is content marketing still a thing in 2025? Are you concerned if anyone will read your words? Is it worth investing in estate agent content? Businesses with blogs generate 67% more leads than those without. As competition for attention online increases it remains…
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The cost of voids rises by £200 for England’s landlords
The latest analysis by Dwelly, one of the UK’s leading lettings acquisition and success planning experts, has found that landlords have been hit with a 26% increase in the cost of void periods in the past year, equivalent to lost income of almost £200. Dwelly analysed average void period data from March 2024 and March…
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Breaking Property News 5/06/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Demand Rises for Housing and Infrastructure Projects Rising demand for housing, infrastructure and energy projects across Wales has driven continued growth at Lichfields’ Cardiff office, which this year marks 25 years in the capital. The team of 17 planning professionals is one of the largest…
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Construction continues to enjoy a season in the sun
Underlying performance is on the rise during Q.2 2025 Today, Glenigan, one of the construction industry’s leading insight experts, releases the June 2025 edition of its Construction Index. The Index focuses on the three months to the end of May 2025, covering all underlying projects, with a total value of £100m or less (unless otherwise…
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Busiest May for sales agreed since 2021
The latest insights from Rightmove show that it was the busiest May for agreed property sales since 2021, and the busiest out of any month since March 2022 May is typically a busy month in the year for agreed sales, but this year’s figure highlights the improved market conditions, as home-movers carry on following the…
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New anti-money laundering rules now in effect: what landlords need to know
New anti-money laundering (AML) rules came into effect this month, marking a significant change for landlords and the lettings industry as a whole. The new rules mean financial sanctions checks are now required for all lettings, regardless of how much rent is charged. Here, Steve Bond, managing director of residential lettings for Beresfords, explains what…
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Breaking Property News 4/06/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Stanmore Contractors announces new Stanmore Design House division Stanmore Contractors, the UK’s leading specialist contractor, has today announced the launch of Stanmore Design House, a new division that will provide RIBA Stage 4 and onwards technical design services to its clients – alongside integrated…
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£200 increase in void period penalties for landlords
The latest analysis by Dwelly, one of the UK’s leading lettings acquisition and success planning experts, has found that landlords have been hit with a 26% increase in the cost of void periods in the past year, equivalent to lost income of almost £200. Dwelly analysed average void period data from March 2024 and March…
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37% of homebuyers see purchases delayed
The latest research by GetAgent Exchange, a new platform enabling agents to monetise out-of-area applicant leads, has found that whilst the majority of homebuyers also have a property to sell themselves, 41% don’t consider selling their current property until having started the viewing process for their new home, at the very least. The survey of…
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Isle of Wight best sun-seeking hotspot for homebuyers
Isle of Wight ranks as most affordable sun-seeking hotspot for homebuyers The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living, reveals that in the UK’s sunniest county, homebuyers are paying an average of £835 for every minute of daily sunshine. For some homebuyers, living in a place that offers warm weather and sunshine is a…
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Coast to city cuts property values by £4,300 per minute
Commuting from coast to city can save homebuyers as much as £4,300 per minute New research from Yopa, the full-service estate agents, has revealed where the nation’s homebuyers can secure a coastal lifestyle whilst also remaining within commutable distance of a major city, saving themselves hundreds of thousands of pounds in the process. Yopa analysed…
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Time is running out’ for property industry to take web accessibility seriously
Leading expert ahead of June 2025 regulation overhaul says ‘Time is running out’ for the property industry to take web accessibility seriously. Leading digital accessibility expert urges property sector to ‘act now’ ahead of June 2025 regulation overhaul He warns that web accessibility and inclusivity should be part of a long-term strategy and shouldn’t be…
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