property market

Online & hybrid estate agent market share 2018-2023

2023 statistics - home buying, selling and agent choice

The Property & Homemover End of Year Report for 2023 released by property data and insights analytics firm, TwentyCi last week, has revealed some interesting facts about the housing market including the ongoing decline in market share of online/hybrid agents, as more people move away from the less personable ‘agency’ in favour of the more traditional High Street and self-employed estate...

Households by tenure 2018-2023

Legislation changes for property industry

the Experts in Property , the southwest network of independent estate agents, is turning the spotlight this week on the raft of legislation changes set for the property industry in 2024, and with it the importance for well-informed estate and lettings agents.

As the sales property market enlivens with greater supply and demand, there is more change afoot with potential price...

luxury villa with a beautiful view

Villas and apartments for luxurious stay and memorable weekends or vacation in Sotogrande

Sotogrande, nestled in the picturesque Andalusian landscape, stands as an epitome of luxury living and vibrant getaways. This unique destination, located along Spain's Costa del Sol, captivates with its blend of opulent villas, charming apartments, and an atmosphere brimming with elegance and leisure.

From the majestic Mediterranean views to the lush golf courses and an array of...

Homesellers slashing asking prices within a month of listing

As many as one in 10 homes reducing asking price within a month of entering the market

The latest research by property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau, has revealed that as the property market starts to cool, as many as one in 10 home sellers are reducing their asking prices within 30 days of entering the market in order to increase their chances of attracting a buyer....

Coupling up can help homeowners cut £11,000 per year

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed the significant sums you can save when it comes to tackling the property market with a significant other this Valentine’s Day.

GetAgent analysed the current cost of homeownership from the initial deposit, mortgage borrowing potential based on current earnings, as well as the ongoing cost of a mortgage...

Property value

Industry reacts as property values cool

CEO of Alliance, the Real Estate Fund, Iain Crawford commented:

“Despite the challenges of economic uncertainty the housing market continues to hold up pretty well, with the latest figures showing prices marginally down when compared to last month. As expected, challenges such as increased mortgage costs and the usual seasonal slowdown at this time of year have started to bring us...

Property transactions fall

Property market grinding to a halt as transaction levels fall by almost a quarter

The latest research by property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , has revealed that the UK property market is grinding to a halt, with the average level of monthly transaction over the last six months falling by almost a quarter compared to the previous six months - although in some areas this decline is as high as 43%.

House Buyer Bureau analysed sales volume data from the...

House price premiums

Westminster and Cornwall driving military house price premiums of up to 124%

Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that property values surrounding the nation’s biggest military barracks carry an average house price premium of 9.1% across the UK, with this premium increasing to 46.3% within the capital.

However, it’s homes close to sites of historical military significance that command the highest house price premium,...

Estate agents securing a buyer 14.7 days faster in 2022

The latest gauge of property market performance by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that so far in 2022, the nation’s estate agent’s are securing a buyer in an average of 84.7 days, 14.7 days quicker than they were in 2021.

GetAgent tracks the average time to sell a home across the market in England and Wales based on the point at which a property is listed...

Home sales market

Homebuyer feeding frenzy starts to slow as less homes selling within two weeks of reaching the market

Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that the frantic market conditions of the pandemic property market boom have started to fade, as the level of homes being snapped up within two weeks of being listed has fallen to 6.8% across the UK market, down from 11.2% six months ago.

Barrows and Forrester analysed for sale stock levels across the major...

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