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AI Estate Agents

AI property search not yet mainstream, but estate agents expect it to dominate the future

The latest research by GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that while artificial intelligence is increasingly being embraced across the property industry, the technology has yet to become a mainstream tool for buyers and sellers when it comes to searching for and marketing homes.

GetAgent commissioned a survey* of UK estate agents to understand how widely AI-powered search tools are...

London Borough Gardens

London's best boroughs for garden space revealed

Spring is in the air and the property market is heating up. And the latest research from Benham and Reeves suggests London buyers hoping to enjoy the warmer months in their own garden have a decent chance of fulfilling their aspirations, as almost 60% of homes currently listed for sale across the capital offer private outdoor space.

For many spring and summer homebuyers, outdoor...

Property Market Recovery

70% of Britain's housing market is in recovery with prices trending upwards

The latest research from Yopa reveals that 70% of the British housing market is now in recovery with prices trending upwards following the challenging conditions of the past two years. This is despite the broader national picture showing that average house prices have edged down over the last six months.

Yopa analysed six months of British house price data* to calculate the average...

Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax Hotspots Revealed: 152 New Areas Could Be Dragged Into IHT Under 2027 Pension Changes

Kensington & Chelsea tops UK rankings with potential £405,000 average tax bill once pensions are included

New analysis from The Private Office (TPO) reveals that bringing pensions into inheritance tax (IHT) calculations from April 2027 could significantly expand the number of people in the UK facing a tax bill, with 152 local authorities newly falling into scope.

The...

Property Fixer Upper

Is it worth buying a fixer-upper property? And where do you have the best chance of finding one?

The latest research from eXp UK reveals that fixer-upper homes can be picked up for an average saving of more than £44,000, but when the cost of renovating the property is accounted for do homebuyers actually stand to make a saving? And what chance do buyers have of finding one on today's market?

Fixer-uppers are a great way of getting your dream property, providing the opportunity...

Mortgage Lending

Mortgage lending now supports 30% of England's housing stock, rising to 42% in the most mortgage-reliant locations

Mortgage lending now underpins 30% of England's housing stock, rising to as high as 42% in the country's most mortgage-reliant locations. At the same time, many areas of the market have seen a notable increase in the number of homes owned with a mortgage over the last three years, highlighting the continued strength and resilience of the lending sector.

That's according to the latest...

Vegetable Plots

Top of the crops: Expert guide to the best produce to grow at home as supermarket prices rise

Interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home is surging amid soaring food prices. And with the start of the growing season just around the corner, now is the time to plan.

According to brand new data from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 35 per cent of UK shoppers are now considering growing their own fruit or vegetables, due to the increased price of food....

Luxury assets

Demand for luxury asset finance jumps 260%, as HNWs look to offset weaker property returns with other high performing investment assets

The latest data insight from Enness Global has revealed that demand from high-net-worth individuals looking to finance property purchases using luxury assets has increased by 260% over the last year, as investors look to avoid liquidating better-performing investments in order to secure a property, helping them to offset the weaker returns being seen across the property market.

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Energy Performance

One feature that can see homebuyers bag a bargain, savings up to £54,000

The latest research from eXp UK reveals that low EPC-rated homes present a potential bargain for homebuyers, as house price savings of up to £54,000 far outweigh the cost of remediation.

eXp UK has analysed average house price data for properties currently on the market in England with an EPC rating of E or worse*, and found that across the country, such properties cost -7.1% less...

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