Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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RICS issues ‘ground breaking’ retrofitting guidance
The RICS has published a new standard for residential retrofit work to help meet net zero targets.
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Report reveals shock rise in prime rents since pre-pandemic
Across prime London there were 48.1% more properties on the market to let at the end of February than a year earlier.
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Property firm hits record-breaking figures
Partner at Vail Williams says it has achieved its best ever results and points to new 'people managers' as one of key reasons for the success.
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North Berwick crowned Sunday Times Best Place to live 2024
The Scottish seaside town topped the list of 72 locations and was picked for its combination of a great high street, a great school and great outdoors.
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Stronger buyer demand and sales as market marches into Spring
Average time to find a buyer is now 71 days - the longest at this time of year since 2019 due to optimistically-priced sellers.
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Almost all renters unable to buy a property, new findings reveal
Around 85% of tenants cannot afford to purchase their own home, according to research by investment firm Monta Capital.
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Sell a corner plot house and earn more commission!
Homes in corner locations are worth £20K or 5% more than other properties in the same street, new research reveals.
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Green shoots are starting to appear in the property market
The Guild’s Iain McKenzie says green shoots are appearing in the property market with wage growth outstripping inflation.
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Market activity showing upward shift from buyers and sellers – RICS
Latest survey reveals average stock levels on estate agents books now sit at 42 properties although concerns remain over mortgage and interest rates.
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Homes Under The Hammer host spotlights UK’s abandoned properties
Together launches campaign to highlight opportunities for first-time buyers and doer-uppers to cash in on abandoned and derelict houses.
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