Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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Prime London agency reports £70m surge in summer sales
Arlington Residential director Marc Schneiderman says agency saw a substantial rise in activity and bumper sales this summer.
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Latest RICS report shows housing market on the rise
Respondents to the RICS Residential Market Survey expect the market to continue gaining impetus in the coming months.
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Two-up two-downs selling the fastest
2-bed terraced homes are the fastest-selling property type, signalling a shift in buyer preference, according to Zoopla.
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Council tax hikes for second homes spark mass sell-off
The number of second homes for sale in Pembrokeshire trebled after owners hit with 200% council tax premiums.
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Rising buyer confidence drives up annual house prices by 4.3%
August, which is usually a quiet month for estate agents, did not slow down this year as easing interest rates drove many people to move home.
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Number of former rental properties for sale rises as CGT changes loom
Research by Rightmove among its listings shows the proportion of former rented properties within the market rising to 18%.
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Property industry welcomes news that housing market is on the move again
New data from HMRC shows housing transactions rose by 7% in July.
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Instructions jump 23% after BoE rate cut
92,500 new homes listed for sale in 14 days after interest-rate cut, according to new figures.
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Leading estate agency claims pubs are the most important amenity for house hunters
Jackson-Stops’ research shows pubs are an even more important amenity for buyers than a local GP.
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House prices growing at fastest rate for 18 months
Average house prices rose by 2.4% year on year, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index.
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