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Labour to miss housing target by eight years, based on current rate of new homes under construction

The latest analysis by West One Loans, a leading provider of property finance and specialist mortgages, reveals that despite overseeing an increased level of work starting on new homes, it appears that, as we approach their one-year anniversary in power, Labour still needs 12 years to honour its headline manifesto pledge on new-build housing delivery.

During the 2024 General Election , the...

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Hong Kongers hold most valuable property portfolio at £10.8bn

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that Hong Kong homeowners own the most valuable property portfolio across England and Wales, worth an estimated £10.8bn in current market conditions.

Benham and Reeves submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Land Registry to ascertain the number of properties across each area of...

A bad first impression could cost you as much as £60k when it comes to selling your home

A shabby exterior or interior, size, smell and an unkept front garden, these are the things most likely to make a bad first impression with homebuyers when it comes to your property, which could end up costing you upward of £60,000 in the current market.

That's according to the latest industry insight from eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents, who surveyed over 1,000 UK...

Messy Gardens, pet damage and dirt: Issues that can reduce the value of your home

Keeping your garden in check, tidying up the living room and cleaning the bathroom may seem insignificant, but doing so can help you maximize the price you achieve when selling your home, according to analysis from property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau .

House Buyer Bureau looked at some of the most common homebuyer deterrents when it comes to selling your home, the...

Property photography speaks a thousand words for UK buyers, as well as thousands of pounds

The research from estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that the photos used to advertise our homes online are by far the most influential factor when it comes to attracting a buyer in today's market, but failing to take an adequate number of snaps could see you sell for 48% less.

A survey of recent UK homebuyers, commissioned by Barrows and Forrester, asked...

London homebuyers faced with 140% price premium for a room with a view

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , reveals that homebuyers who want a room with a view in London are facing house price premium of up to 140%.

Benham and Reeves has analysed asking prices for London properties listed with the allure of a 'good view' to see how they compare to the wider price of purchasing a property across the capital. A '...

EPC upgrades can add £28K to the value of a home

The latest research from Searchland , the development site sourcing specialists, reveals that investing in improving the EPC rating of a property before selling can increase sale profits by more than £28,000.

Searchland has analysed the estimated value premiums associated with improving a property's EPC rating and measured it against the costs of completing the works necessary to...

The top 50 safest postcodes for homebuyers revealed - although the average home can cost 24% more

The latest research by Quickmove Properties has revealed that homebuyers hoping to live in one of the UK's top 50 safest postcodes will pay an average of 20% more for the pleasure when compared to the average cost of a home across the UK.

Quickmove Properties analysed the crime rate across each postcode of the UK, based on crimes committed per 1,000 residents, before revealing the...

A fifth of home sellers admit to covering up property problems during the viewing process

The latest research from property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , has found that one in 10 (13%) of home sellers have avoided showing a particular room to potential buyers during the viewing process, while 19% admitted to steering them away from a particular view such as a mobile phone mast.

The survey of over 1,000 UK homeowners to have previously sold a home,...

£39.8bn worth of property owned by offshore tax haven companies - scale of property held offshore revealed

A plethora of property is held by overseas companies not subject to domestic tax laws with a market value of £39.8bn - as firms based out of the British Virgin Islands hold £13.23 billion of the housing stock alone.

Research from property developer, Stripe Property Group , analysed the number and value of properties across England and Wales owned by companies registered in overseas...

Going it alone in the London property market? You'll need a 111% pay rise to secure a mortgage

Camden is London's least affordable borough

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , reveals that solo buyers in the capital need to increase their income by as much as 214% in some boroughs if they want to be in with a chance of securing a mortgage in the current market.

Benham and Reeves looked at just how much more a solo buyer needs to...

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