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Property Bounce Back

UK Property Market Bounces Back After Stamp Duty Slump

The latest research from GetAgent.co.uk reveals that the UK property market has already bounced back from the momentary slump that followed the expiry of the stamp duty holiday at the end of March, with transaction volumes climbing 42% in May, reversing a sharp -66% drop in April.

The research from GetAgent.co.uk analysed Gov data on residential transaction figures across the UK...

Bridging Finance

Which bridging loan do you need? An expert's view for property investors

With the Labour government set to overhaul planning regulations in order to pave the way for delivery on its ambitious housing targets, property development is expected to accelerate over the coming months and years. With this, developer demand for flexible short-term property finance is going to increase. As such, Excellion Capital , the boutique debt advisory and investment firm, has...

North Facing Garden

Over-50s ditch south-facing gardens and their hefty price premiums

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , reveals that while most homebuyers tend to have a strong preference for south-facing gardens, among over-50s the relative cool of a north-facing garden is actually the preferred choice.

It has long been understood that homebuyers prefer south-facing gardens due to the fact that they bask in a greater amount of warm...

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What the National Average Property Price Can Buy Across the UK, Uncovered

As the housing market continues to evolve, homebuyers are increasingly curious about the purchasing power of the national average property price.

The mortgage experts at Mojo Mortgages have delved deep into the data to uncover the surprising disparities in what the average national property price (£261,142) can secure across the UK's top 45 most populous towns and cities.

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Most expensive house sales by area revealed

Last week it was reported that a Regent's Park mansion is set to be the most expensive house ever sold in London, with offers expected to hit £250m. But until it sells, the latest research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed which property sales ranked top as the most expensive over the last year and how the value of these top of the table transactions differ by...

Houses are out-earning humans across half of the UK

Houses are out-earning humans across half of the UK

Research by property developer, Stripe Property Group, reveals that in 2022, homes out-earned humans across half of all UK regions as annual house price growth eclipsed the average wage.

The latest figures from the Land Registry show that annually the average UK house price increased by £33,089 last year, up from £263,333...

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House prices climb 13.6% latest gov figures show

CEO of Alliance Fund, Iain Crawford, commented:

“Despite the government’s best efforts, we are yet to see house prices take a hit and the property market remains predictably resilient despite the turbulence of the wider economic landscape.

However, although Jeremy Hunt has pulled an almost complete three sixty manoeuvre where tax cuts are concerned, the irresponsible...

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Industry reacts as property values cool in October

CEO of Alliance Fund, Iain Crawford, commented:

“The property market is still standing firm, but we’re now seeing concrete signs that the marathon period of double-digit price hikes spurred by the pandemic are coming to an end.

While this certainly doesn’t signal that a market collapse is on the horizon, the latest mortgage approval data From the Bank of England also shows...

Housing market stability

Sunak stability could help boost house prices by 11.3%

The latest research by specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , has revealed how the housing market could benefit to the tune of 11.3% where house prices are concerned, as a result of the greater stability brought on by the appointment of Rishi Sunak as prime minister.

Octane Capital analysed property market performance across the UK market going back as far as 1970 and...

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Property values stall in September latest figures show

CEO of Alliance Fund, Iain Crawford, commented:

“We’re yet to see any real signs of a notable drop in house prices despite a turbulent few months and now that the government has steadied the waters, any movement is likely to be a gradual return to normality rather than a sheer market crash.

Of course, tomorrow’s Autumn Budget could put the cat amongst the pigeons in this...

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