Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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First-time buyers ‘put life on hold’
Verona Frankish of Yopa says first-time buyers are going to "extraordinary lengths" to save a deposit.
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Half of agents more cautious about new tenants
William Reeve, of Goodlord, says certain tenants will be more likely to struggle to a secure a home due to the Renters’ Rights Act.
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Buyers and sellers regret lack of information on property purchase
Research by Landmark highlights what buyers and sellers wish they had known before a property transaction completed.
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Prime London listings fall amid Mansion Tax rumours
Properties for sale in most expensive parts of Capital drop 3.4%, Marc von Grundherr of Benham and Reeves reveals.
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House price growth hit by summer lull – Land Registry
The latest Land Registry House Price Index shows house price growth continues to slow but estate agents remain hopeful.
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Rising bills drive demand for energy-generating homes
Buyer priorities have shifted when it comes to finding green homes as energy costs rise, says Rightmove's Colleen Babcock.
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Markets brace for rate rises as inflation jumps
Inflation rose to 3.5% in September, prompting speculation that interest rates may need to rise in the coming months.
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Three-quarters of homebuyers search for property after 5pm
Street.co.uk research finds homebuyers want more ways to enquire and book viewings outside traditional estate agency hours.
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Two out of five homes for sale have been reduced
Adam Day, of EXP UK and Europe, says the reductions show how important getting the pricing right has become amid tougher market conditions.
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Best and worst regions for finding a buyer quickly are revealed
Zoopla's Richard Donnell says homes requiring a price reduction are around half as likely to find a buyer within three months as those that don't.
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