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The best areas in the UK for property stock availability

The best areas in the UK for property stock availability

The best areas for property stock availability

The latest research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , shows where England’s most promising homebuyer markets are, based on the property market balance between sales and rentals.

Across England, there are currently some 614,546 properties listed on the housing market, 82% of which are for sale with...

Experts warn of three common mistakes Brits make when looking after Christmas trees property

Experts warn of three common mistakes Brits make when looking after Christmas trees

Fir God’s sake – Experts reveal simple hacks to keeping your tree alive for longer this Christmas

In recent weeks, it’s been reported Brits have started panic-buying their Christmas trees. For those who plan on getting their Christmas tree early, experts have shared simple key tips within the home, that can ensure the tree is still alive ahead of the big day.

The Christmas...

First-time property buyers worse off due to stamp duty holiday property

First-time property buyers £25k worse off thanks to stamp duty holiday

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , reveals that the stamp duty holiday has increased the price of first-time buyer homes by an average of 11.7% in England in the last year, and by as much as 31.5% in some areas of the country.

The stamp duty holiday was introduced as a financial incentive to keep the housing market buoyant during the pandemic and thus...

Property industry reacts to Robert Jenrick exit

Property industry reacts to Robert Jenrick exit

Managing Director of Barrows and Forrester , James Forrester, commented:

“The government housing carousel continues to turn as yet another one bites the dust and it remains to be seen if there will be further casualties further down the ranks.

Michael Gove is known as a Whitehall big hitter with a reputation for rocking the boat so we may well see some changes. However, the...

Property Industry reaction to latest Rightmove House Price Index

Property industry reaction to latest Rightmove House Price Index

Managing Director of Barrows and Forrester , James Forrester, commented:

“It’s to be expected that the astronomic rates of house price growth seen since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday will now start to subside as we approach the final deadline. But don’t be fooled into thinking the market will now deflate like a cheap birthday balloon.

Buyer demand is extremely...

Buying schemes are most in-demand features for new build property buyers

Buying schemes are most in-demand features for new build property buyers

The latest research from Warwick Estates , has revealed which new-build features are currently the most in-demand amongst new-build homebuyers in the current market.

Warwick Estates analysed current new-build stock listed on the property market and which features offered across these properties were most in demand based on the number of homes already under offer or sold subject to...

Britain’s cash homebuyer property hotspots revealed

Britain’s cash homebuyer property hotspots revealed as London sellers least likely to find cash buyer

The latest research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , reveals where in Britain home sellers are most likely to find a cash buyer for their property.

A cash buyer can often see many sellers reduce their asking price expectations as they often bring a far smoother, and quicker transaction process. Something that has become particularly desirable since the...

 £1.744bn worth of unclaimed property is lying vacant across England and Wales

There’s £1.7bn worth of unclaimed property in England and Wales

The latest research by the property developer, StripeHomes , has revealed that there is currently an estimated £1.744bn worth of unclaimed property lying vacant across England and Wales, with London and the South East ranking as the top hotspots for unclaimed estates.

The latest figures show that there are some 7,991 estates currently left unclaimed in England and Wales and with an...

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