Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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New research shows ‘hotspot’ and ‘notspots’ for PRS market
Simply Business boss Alan Thomas says Scotland’s second city has seen the highest number of buy-to-let properties.
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Foxtons sales drop 14% but figures rescued by lettings
The London agency says its figures are in line with expectations given a difficult year in 2023.
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Fancy that! Damage to sales market from high interest rates ‘overestimated’
On average sellers across the UK achieved 96.6% of their original asking price, a decrease from the 99.4% achieved in 2022.
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Big agency swoops to buy Nick Dunning’s Stirling Ackroyd group
Michael Cook and Leaders Romans Group buy Stirling Ackroyd, Alexander & Co and Peter Ball as part of a major expansion.
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Vendors realised £103,000 on property sales last year says Hamptons
Despite falling prices more than nine out of 10 sellers still sold their home for more than they paid netting themselves just over £100,000.
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BLOG: ‘Don’t delay’ now is the time for vendors to go for it
Paul Hilton of ESPC explains why, even in a slower market, homeowners shouldn’t hold off on selling their homes.
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Industry boss says home sales market due to ‘return to normal’ this year
Landmark Chief Executive Simon Brown says a high level of listings and cheaper finance means the market could be ready for positive movement.
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Property sales rising as mortgage rates drop, report surveyors
RICS UK Residential Survey reveals sales expectations to be picking up for a second consecutive month.
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