property market

Stamp Duty

These areas of the property market aren’t feeling the stamp duty holiday heat

The latest research by Yes Homebuyers has revealed which markets have failed to accelerate with the help of the stamp duty holiday.

The research shows that: -

- The City of London has seen the lowest number of total homes sold since last July at just 40.

- Rutland has also failed to keep pace with the rest of the market, with just 282 sales recorded since July 2020...

Money House

Has your home made more than you in the last year?

The answer to that question could well be yes, according to the latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , who found that house prices in 92 areas of Britain have climbed by more than the average net annual salary in the last year.

With a property market boom in full swing, GetAgent analysed the latest house price data from the Land Registry and found that...

Cityscape of Bristol

The cities where new build homebuyer demand has exploded

The latest research, by new build experts, BuildScan , has found that homebuyer demand for new build homes has climbed 9% in the last year, with coastal towns in the south of England and Wales leading the charge.

BuildScan’s New Build Homebuyer Index analyses the appetite for new build homes across 22 major cities in Britain, as well as the market as a whole. The index looks at...

Stamp Duty Extension

How does the staggered stamp duty extension impact London’s domestic and foreign buyers?

Research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has highlighted the varied levels of stamp duty payable by both domestic and foreign buyers across the capital.

With the stamp duty holiday still in full swing, those completing on a transaction within the capital are still due to save a considerable sum, regardless of whether they are UK nationals or purchasing their first...

London

Prime central London homebuyers picking up 20% discounts in these postcodes

Research by Astons , the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, has revealed that a number of prime central London postcodes are seeing homes sell at a considerable discount of up to -20% per square foot.

Astons analysed the average asking price of property in London’s most prestigious postcodes and how it compares to the price at which...

Clover

Here's how house prices on Saint George’s Day streets stack up

Homes on St George’s Day streets could offer patriotic homebuyers a more affordable leg up onto the property ladder. That’s according to research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , which shows that on average they’re home to houses that sell for -6% cheaper than the national average.

The research looked at the average property sold price on street names associated...

Detached House

New builds satisfying demand for detached homes

A significant proportion of new builds that changed hands in the past year were detached homes, reflecting how demand has shifted across the new build sector in the past 12 months.

The research, by new build snagging and defect management experts, BuildScan , found that 40% of new build transactions between March 2020 and February 2021 were for detached homes.

In comparison...

Ponies

The national park property hotspots helping drive country living house price growth

Country homes are proving popular

Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that while just 17% of local authorities across England have seen property transactions exceed pre-Covid conditions, the top 10 biggest market revivals have been around national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Barrows and Forrester analysed property...

Modern House Interior

Top Tips to Get Your House Off the Market Fast

Google searches for “houses to sale” have shot up by over 200% in the last month, as a result of lockdown ending. This suggests people are now feeling more comfortable about putting their property on the market and exploring other options.

In a competitive London market, first impressions are vital. The initial impression it makes on a potential buyer or tenant can make all the...

Industry reaction as Rightmove claims prices hit record high & properties sell at fastest pace ever recorded

“A record-breaking month on many fronts with asking prices increasing at an incredible rate, as a heightened level of demand pushes property values ever higher.

This price growth is also being driven by a lack of available stock, particularly second stepper suitable two and three-bed homes. In fact, you’d have an easier time finding a straight-talking politician than you would a...

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