Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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Housing market: Sales, instructions and house prices rise during June, says RICS
Monthly housing report by the institution reveals an unexpected improvement in the housing market, the best monthly figures since the EU Referendum.
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Who has really delivered on housing over the past 20 years?
As the industry prepares for yet another housing minister this year, research has been completed to find out who has really delivered on housing.
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The best phrase in property details: “Close to Waitrose”
New research finds homes near Waitrose average prices 107% above the national norm.
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11% of new homes buyers reject living next to affordable homes neighbours
Research by Jackson-Stops and Crest Nicholson highlights how some people have yet to embrace 'inclusive' approach to community living.
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Change tack on rental sector or face severe shortages, landlords warn Boris and Jeremy
The RLA says that unless many of the government's recent key private rental sector policies are reversed or watered down, tenants will face reduced choice and higher rents.
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Will Boris’s Stamp Duty changes resolve the ‘broken’ market in London?
Expert says the top rate has been responsible for 26% fall in transactions in the capital, but will the blonde mop's proposals really help?
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Tale of two housing markets: London drops as rest of UK grows
Latest Nationwide house price index shows continuing reductions in London but modest rises outside in the rest of the country.
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Gazumping is back as competition hots up in reviving housing markets
Phil Spencer says phenomenon is result of overheating markets and low stock in many cities.
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Most vendors care most about speed of sale and getting asking price, not fees
Research by consumer advice website claims most sellers care little about the advantages claimed by online and hybrid agencies.
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Zoopla hoovers up new talent as it claims No.1 spot in London’s rental market
Company recruits six new senior players including a new Chief People Officer poached from Dyson, and says it now lists more rental properties in the capital than Rightmove.
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