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Legal delays

Home sellers face months of delays as legal bottlenecks threaten sales before exchange

The latest market analysis from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that home sellers in some parts of the country are facing Local Authority search waiting times of more than 90 days, with growing legal bottlenecks increasingly putting transactions at risk before they reach the finish line.

House Buyer Bureau analysed the latest Local Authority search turnaround time data, looking at...

Perfect EPC Rating

Exceptionally rare property with perfect EPC rating hits the market

The latest analysis by Foxtons has revealed that homes with an EPC rating of A have accounted for an average of just 0.5% of all annual EPC lodgements made over the last 15 years. However, the firm has now listed an exceptionally rare occurrence, a property boasting a perfect EPC rating of 108 out of 108.

Foxtons analysed EPC lodgement data across England and Wales over the last 15...

Auction Property Discounted

Auction homes offer 45% discount, but speed of specialist finance is key to securing them

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital , believes that whilst property auctions continue to offer some of the most attractive discounts in the market, the ability to move quickly using specialist finance is becoming increasingly crucial in order to secure these opportunities.

Octane Capital analysed current auction property listings across England, comparing...

Realistic property pricing

Home sellers still overpricing as just two regions see realistic price expectations

The latest internal data analysis from House Buyer Bureau has found that just two regions, London and the South East, are currently seeing seller expectations align with market reality, whilst the rest of the country continues to price above market value, contributing to slower sales and ongoing market friction.

House Buyer Bureau analysed its own internal data alongside wider...

Landlords

Buy-to-let mortgage costs climb by as much as 64% in a decade as landlords face mounting pressure from rental reform

The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the average monthly cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has climbed by as much as 64% over the last decade, as landlords continue to face mounting financial pressure alongside sweeping reforms introduced via the Renters' Rights Act.

Benham and Reeves analysed the change in buy-to-let mortgage...

Rural Housing

Rural housing markets in full bloom with price growth of up to 9.6%

As the country basks in spring sunshine, it comes as no surprise that new research from Yopa has revealed rural housing markets are enjoying hotter market conditions than their urban counterparts, with average price growth surpassing towns and cities as well as the national average. But despite price rises of up to 9.6%, country homes remain the most affordable in England & Wales....

House appearance

Does your home look 'Cheap'? Why 1 in 3 Brits would 'swipe left' on your home before even opening the front door

New research reveals the small details making homes look cheaper than they are

UK homeowners may be unknowingly making their properties look cheaper and less valuable than they really are, according to new research.

A nationwide survey commissioned by The Bespoke Sign House found that more than a quarter of buyers (27%) have instantly ruled out a property based on...

Bad experiences for home movers

Two thirds of homebuyers in the South West say the experience has put them off moving house again, finds OPDA research

Two thirds of homebuyers in the South West say the experience of buying and selling a house is so bad it has put them off moving again.

New research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) shows that 65% of recent home movers in the South West are reluctant to go through the process again – with nearly than one in four (23%) saying they've been significantly put off – after...

London marathon Route

London Marathon property prices: Almost £1.4m difference between the start and finish lines

The latest property market analysis from London's number one lettings and sales estate agency brand*, Foxtons, has revealed that there's a difference of almost £1.4m in the average sold price from the starting point of the London Marathon and the finish line.

As London's largest estate agent*, Foxtons holds an unrivalled view of the London market and just where the capital's...

Housing Market Bounce Back

Housing market springs back: listings increase by more than 16% since start of the year

The latest research by Yopa reveals that as Spring begins, 6.3% more homes are on England's housing market today compared to the start of the year, with some counties seeing increases of more than 16%, showcasing growing seller confidence in a market that is on the up.

Yopa has analysed residential listings data from March 2026*, with the analysis showing an estimated 471,619 homes...

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