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92% of estate agents back government regulation as almost half report rogue operators in their local market

The latest market insight from GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that 92% of estate agents across England and Wales support government plans to introduce stronger regulation of the industry, with almost half (48%) reporting that they believe rogue or substandard agencies are an issue within their local market.

The research, commissioned by GetAgent, surveyed 537 estate agents across England and...

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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...

Corner plot properties command £28,000 price premium - Yorkshire is the best place to snag one

Corner plots are listed in Yorkshire and the Humber more than any other region proportionally, so you've got ample choice if you want to buy one there. However, on average across England, a corner plot property will cost you a premium of £24,285 in the current market.

That's according to market analysis from eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents, which studied available...

4 top boiler tips that will save you £1,700 this summer

Research from Fair Fix , the boiler engineer experts, reveals that homeowners can save an average of £1,700 by completing four summer maintenance tasks that will extend the health and lifespan of their boiler.

Fair Fix has used their expert boiler maintenance knowledge to highlight four issues that often contribute to permanent boiler failure, and maintenance tips for ensuring this...

Thousands of tenants fear eviction

The latest market analysis from property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , shows that thousands of landlords across Britain are selling-up before their tenancy agreements have even ended, causing great uncertainty and potential eviction for the tenants who remain in-situ.

House Buyer Bureau analysed current for sale stock across the market in Britain and what proportion of...

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