Property news

Gender Pay Gap

UK property sector gender pay gap keeps getting wider and It now has the fourth largest gap across all UK industries

The latest research from Yopa reveals that real estate remains one of the UK's worst-performing industries when it comes to the gender pay gap, ranking as the fourth largest across all sectors after widening over both the past year and the past decade.

Yopa has looked at the state of the gender pay gap in UK real estate* and found that it currently stands at an average of 14.2.

This...

Full story

Keep up-to-date with the latest property news in the UK.

Rental demand drops as tenants tackle the cost of living crisis

Research from estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that tenant demand has started to fall across England’s rental market, with demand down by as much as -29% in some parts of the country.

The Barrows and Forrester Rental Demand Index monitors rental listings across the nation, taking an average demand score for each English county based on the number of...

Read more
Homebuyer demand drops 9.2%

House buyer demand falls by another -9.2% in Q4

The latest Homebuyer Hotspots Demand Index by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that buyer demand levels are on the decline in the fourth quarter of 2022 as economic pressures and the increased cost of borrowing continue to force many people to reevaluate their home buying aspirations.

GetAgent’s Hotspots Demand Index monitors homebuyer demand across England...

Read more
Mortgage lending increased in 2022

Mortgage lending up in 2022, but have we reached the peak?

Mortgage lending up in 2022, but have we reached the peak?

The latest mortgage market analysis by specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , estimates that £77.5bn in residential loans was lent to individuals in the final quarter of 2022, totalling £318.3bn for the year - a 0.8% increase on 2021 despite the turbulence seen in the latter stages of 2022 due to increasing...

Read more
Banbury Avalon

Energy savings take centre stage in new homes in Somerset

FOR those looking to reduce their energy bills, a move to a new home in Somerset could be just the ticket. Boasting a host of energy efficient features, new homes at Avalon in Glastonbury are ideal for those looking to save money and reduce their impact on the environment.

Plus, changes to Stamp Duty mean there’s the potential to enjoy lower moving costs.

Regional sales...

Read more
Bank of England lending figures

Property industry reacts to latest BofE lending figures

The latest figures show that approvals fell between October and November to 46,075, also down on the 68,969 seen in November of last year (2021)

Founder and CEO of easyMoney , Jason Ferrando, commented:

“A third consecutive monthly decline in mortgage approval levels will certainly seem like cause for concern given the doom and gloom that has enveloped the UK property market...

Read more

Prime London property demand falls but appetite for super-prime keeps getting stronger

The latest Prime Central London Buyer Demand Index by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that demand is down across the prime London market (£2m-£10m) both on a quarterly and annual basis, but the super-prime threshold of £10m+ has seen an increase in buyer demand in the fourth quarter of 2022.

The PCL Homebuyer Demand Index by Benham and Reeves monitors...

Read more
Property transaction fall throughs hit five year high

Property transaction fall throughs hit five year high

The latest industry index on property fall throughs by property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , has revealed that there has been a sharp increase in both the number of property transactions falling through in Q3 of 2022, as well as the cost associated with these fall throughs.

Property transaction fall throughs hit five year high

The latest industry index on...

Read more
Three Js in Abberley

Rare chance to own a readymade new bungalow in Abberley

The bungalow is perhaps the rarest of new builds and one lucky buyer could enjoy a quick move to a new bungalow in Abberley.

A readymade bungalow is among the final five new homes now on sale at Three Js in Abberley.

The two-bedroom detached Haywood offers apartment-style living, with the bonus of a garden and without neighbours above or below.

It’s perfect for a...

Read more
Predictions & Market Influences For 2023

Predictions & Market Influences For 2023

Andrea Fawell, Sales & Marketing Director of award-winning property developers Kebbell, reveals what market factors are likely to affect house buyers and developers in 2023 and how confidence in the market is right now.

Are you seeing the detrimental effects of soaring mortgage rates and reduced mortgage offers in terms of a house price downturn?

“Developers nationwide...

Read more

Is it possible to invest in real estate with a loan?

Investing in real estate with a loan, also known as leverage, can be a way to increase your potential return on investment by using borrowed money to finance the purchase of a property. However, it's important to carefully consider the risks and potential drawbacks of using leverage before making this type of investment.

Here are a few things to consider when thinking about using a...

Read more
Astley Media - creating conversations (Banner)