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Million home value boom: 1m UK homes see value increases of 50 per cent or more in the last five years, an average gain of £117,400

House values have increased gradually by an average of 20 per cent since the 2020 pandemic, with some areas experiencing more significant value increases than others. This is despite a drop in buyer demand in 2023 caused by higher borrowing costs since 2022.

Homes see biggest increase in value in northern England and Wales

Over half of the homes that have seen their value increase by...

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The chain-free hotspots where up to 61% of homes sell to a cash buyer

The latest research from property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , has revealed the areas of the property market where home sellers have the best chance of securing a chain-free transaction, with as many as 61% of all properties sold over the last year have been purchased by a cash buyer.

The property market has been cooling in recent months, but while house prices have...

Average cost to sell now £5,413, climbing to £11,500 in London

If you want to sell your home you'll have to spend over £5,400 on the process, taking into account factors like estate agency and conveyancing fees, although this cost climbs as high as £11,500 in the capital.

That is according to estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , which utilised its 'My Property Tracker' tool to calculate the varying cost of selling a property up and...

Two thirds of Brits don't feel confident that new government will meet house building target

Close to two thirds of British residents are not confident that the new Government can meet its targets for homebuilding during the next five years.

According to new data from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 57 per cent of people are NOT confident that government targets for house building will be met. In the age range of over 55s, this jumps to 72 per cent...

Deposit alternative provider partners with Fresh

Deposit alternative specialists, flatfair, have announced their latest partnership with Fresh, an award winning third party - provider residential for rent properties. This collaboration will provide hundreds of residents living in Fresh's BTR and co-living properties with the option to save on their upfront move-in costs with the choice of flatfair's deposit alternative alongside a...

Falling swap rates suggest greater buyer affordability is just around the corner

Mortgage rates are forecasted to fall as lenders take advantage of cheaper funding after figures show that average swap rates have started to fall.

That's according to specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , who analysed average swap rates over 30 and 60-day periods to predict what could be in store for the market as we approach an expected base rate reduction from the...

Wilkes Shortlisted for Four Awards at this Year’s Midlands Dealmakers Awards

Award-winning law firm, Wilkes, is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Deal of the Year (sub £10m), Deal of the Year (£10m- £50m), and Corporate Lawyer of the Year (Rick Smyth) at this year's Midlands Dealmakers Awards. This recognition is particularly special as Insider celebrates 30 years of dealmaking excellence in the Midlands....

Households set to be hit by energy bill increase

New research by finance specialists, RIFT , has shown that UK households could save a considerable sum by locking in a fixed tariff on their household energy, as while the average bill has reduced in recent months, it's set to climb as we head towards winter.

RIFT analysed the energy price cap and average dual-fuel energy bill paid by UK consumers, how this cost has changed in recent...

LendInvest Mortgages announces increased Regulated Bridging product to 70% gross LTV

LendInvest Mortgages , the UK's leading platform for mortgages, announces an LTV update to its Regulated Bridging product.

The lender is now offering up to 70% LTV for Regulated Bridging, providing greater flexibility and options for customers this summer.

This enhancement means that LendInvest's Bridging suite now offers even more value, making it an ideal solution for...

Holiday hotspots commanding house price premiums as high as 56% - Here's where to head for greater affordability

The latest analysis by leading residential park bungalow provider, Regency Living , has revealed that the Isle of Wight is the top holiday hotspot for homebuyers in search of a slower pace of life, as it boasts the most affordable price tag when compared to the wider region, whilst the Cotswolds is home to a house price premium of 56%, driven by high demand, with 46% of all homes listed...

Universal Studios could spell trouble for Bedford property market

New data analysis from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, reveals that the planned Universal Studios theme park near Bedford could reduce local house prices by a staggering £50,000.

Yopa has analysed the average current house price data in 14 UK outcode areas* that are home to theme parks - from Alton Towers to Legoland - and compared them to prices in each respective wider local...

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