Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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Rule book is out the window! Busiest August for agents since records began
Rightmove has made the punchy claim after comparing last month's activity on its website with the past ten years of housing data.
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Shock GDP figures: What does the property industry think will happen next?
We ask leading figures and experts with their nose to the ground what the recessional data published yesterday will mean for sales and letting agents.
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The boom could turn to bust after furlough scheme ends, agents tell RICS
RICS's July survey of estate agents reveals a booming sales and lettings market, but nevertheless agents are worried that it won't last.
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Agents report ‘astonishing’ house price growth as mini-boom continues
Data from LSL shows double digit growth in some areas including Bristol where homes are selling for 12.6% more than a year ago.
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Make the stamp duty holiday permanent, urges leading estate agency
Knight Frank says surge in offers, instructions and viewings following the stamp duty announcement has been a huge boost to the market.
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Shared house demand surges as students scramble for ‘safer’ homes
After months of uncertainty, the past six weeks has seen the number of students looking for COVID-proof shared houses as they shun more communal, purpose-built blocks.
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Sales contract ‘Covid clauses’ become more widespread
Leading lawyer makes comments over the weekend in the national press as long-term effect on buyer and seller confidence begins to creep in.
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Covid commuter hotspots signal a breath of fresh air for housing market
People looking to move home want gardens, countryside locations and fast broadbands – with a quick commute if needed.
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House price growth rebounds in July as activity bounces back after lockdown
Annual house price growth recovers to 1.5% in July, according to latest Nationwide house price index, with prices up 1.7% on June.
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Belvoir franchise reports continued growth despite COVID-19 challenges
Lockdown makes only a small dent in lettin agency chain’s performance with June breaking records for Newton Fallowell arm.
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