Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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Scottish average times on the property market plummet by almost 50%
The desperate scramble for property is affecting Scotland too, as available houses are snapped up by frantic buyers, according to a new survey.
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HMRC’s latest transactions stats show no sign of slowing
Industry commentators on HMRC's February 2022 figures for property transactions agree on one thing – the boom booms on!
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Two-thirds of landlords and tenants are unhappy with their letting agents – report claims
Renting platform Mashroom's survey results casts letting agents across the country in a bad light, citing poor communication, rent collection and maintenance issues.
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Smile! The high street is perking up
The High street is undergoing a 'facelift' according to Winkworth, with strong demand for space from the cosmetic and private healthcare sectors.
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House price rises carry on regardless
Just when you thought house prices couldn't get any higher, a new survey of conveyancing data suggests we still have a way to go.
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Private rental market evictions under the spotlight tonight on ITV
ITV Tonight team to look at what it's like to lose your home, how Covid has affected the PRS and feature evictions expert Paul Shamplina
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Sales strengthen regardless of interest rates – RICS
House sales surged in February, thanks in part to renewed interest from new buyers – despite Bank's decision to increase interest rates, says latest report.
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Mortgage rates start to rise and 500 products pulled by lenders
Mortgage rates are starting to rise as they catch up with the 0.5% hike in the bank rate – and are likely to continue to increase.
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War in Ukraine could have major impact on property prices, predicts Knight Frank
Soaring price of oil, gas and other commodities, together with rising inflation, will squeeze household incomes.
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House prices rise at fastest rate in 14 years
UK house prices grew in February at the fastest annual pace since 2007 to reach a new record high, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.
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