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The end of the ‘Forever Home’? 63 per cent of young homeowners prioritise flexibility and renovation potential over permanence
63 per cent of younger homeowners (18-34 year olds) find the ‘forever home’ concept less important than older generations Nearly half (45 per cent) of the same group of homeowners expect to move home within the next five years, embracing a flexible ‘Right Now Home’ model 23 per cent of 18-34 year olds view their…
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Ignoring these simple winter property maintenance tasks could cost you big time
The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties, has revealed that failing to complete some of the most common winter home maintenance tasks could cost homeowners thousands of pounds, as ignored issues turn into major repair jobs over the colder months. Springbok Properties analysed a series of essential winter…
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Half of first-time buyers delaying until after the Budget
The latest research from eXp UK has revealed that almost half of first-time buyers (47%) have paused their homebuying plans until after the Autumn Budget, as uncertainty around potential tax and housing policy changes continues to weigh on buyer confidence. However, it’s not short-term tax tweaks they’re waiting for. The survey of aspiring homeowners, commissioned…
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Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate dips below 5%
The Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate has dropped below 5%. The latest analysis by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals how the rate has changed over time. Rachel Springall, Finance Expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, said: “Borrowers will no doubt be thrilled to see mortgage rates drop, particularly the millions due to come off a cheap fixed rate before the year is…
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Breaking Property News 3/11/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Opportunity for self-employed agents in Prime Central London Fine & Country has announced the launch of its new Partner Agent Programme in Prime Central London. The initiative offers an exclusive opportunity for entrepreneurial, self-employed estate agents to operate independently under a globally recognised luxury…
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Does the market even need a Budget boost?
The latest market analysis from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has suggests that, despite mounting speculation around what support might come for homebuyers in the forthcoming Autumn Budget, the UK property market is already showing impressive stability and resilience – raising the question of whether it even needs a policy boost at…
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Forget kerb appeal: LRG report reveals what really triggers a homebuyer’s offer
One of the UK’s largest property services groups has published its debut sales report, uncovering what genuinely persuades buyers to make an offer – and the findings challenge the traditional focus on kerb appeal. While sellers often guess which improvements will pay off, the data shows where money is well spent and where it’s wasted….
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Prime London’s love affair with period homes continues
One in four listings are historic properties The latest research from Jefferies London shows that nearly a quarter of homes listed for sale across prime central London (23.3%) offer high-end homebuyers the chance to secure a period property, with demand for prime period properties at its highest in Maida Vale. Jefferies London analysed current for…
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Industry Response to latest Nationwide House Price Index
Nationwide House Price Index for October 2025, with the latest figures showing no Halloween haunting for homebuyers where house price growth is concerned – despite widespread talks of Autumn Budget uncertainty hitting the market. The latest index shows that: – House prices increased by 0.3% between September and October of this year. On an annual…
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The capital’s most haunted property hotspots for Halloween homebuyers
The latest analysis by Foxtons has revealed which of the capital’s spookiest postcodes command the largest house price premiums, as the average cost of purchasing a property in one of London’s most haunted neighbourhoods comes in 48% more than the wider London average. Foxtons analysed the property market across 14 of London’s most haunted locations,…
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Annual house price growth edges higher in October
Slight increase in annual house price growth to 2.4% House prices were up 0.3% month on month Kitchen and bathroom renovations most popular amongst homeowners in last five years Analysis based on Nationwide’s HPI data shows extensions or loft conversions with a bedroom can increase house value by up to 24% Headlines Oct-25 Sep-25 Monthly…
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How much will a Halloween Castle set you back
The latest research from Enness Global has revealed that, for those looking to follow in the footsteps of Count Dracula this Halloween, the average castle on the UK market will set buyers back around £2.2 million, requiring a deposit of £332,609 and a monthly mortgage repayment of more than £10,000. Enness Global analysed current castle…
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How much is a Halloween home from Hell?
Halloween homes from Hell will cost you an average of £448k The latest property market insight from Yopa reveals that Hell is the most expensive Halloween-related road name in England, but those living on a road with Lantern in the name have seen an almost paranormal property price increase of 44.8% in the past year….
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Halloween house price drops hit 1 in 4 areas
The latest research from The Property DriveBuy has found that the vast majority of homeowners are in for a treat this Halloween, with just 24% of local authority areas across the UK seeing house prices fall since last October. However, homeowners in Westminster, Kensington and Ceredigion have seen the most haunting house price drops in…
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Nine in 10 young flat sharers say they’ve lived with a ‘housemate horror’
Leaving dirty crockery in the sink and blasting music or the TV at antisocial hours top the list of most common ‘housemate horror’ traits New types of frightful flatmates have emerged including ‘Nocturnal Gamers’, ‘Persistent Puffers’ and ‘WhatsApp Micromanagers’ 64 per cent of house-sharers say ‘horror housemates’ have cost them money by not paying their…
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