We find an increasing amount of home buyers returning to the market, with more sellers putting their home back on in February 2024 after the quieter winter months of December and January. Buyers and sellers are returning to the housing market in growing numbers, boosting sales across the UK London is leading the way in […]
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First-time buyers accounted for more than 50% of home loans in 2023, with over 60% on joint mortgages to secure a home. Two out of three first-time buyers had joint mortgages in 2023 at 63%. The average deposit paid was £53,414 – 19% of the purchase price In 2023 Inverclyde in Scotland has been the
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60% of homes listed are below the stamp duty threshold for first time buyers. In southern England, around 50% of homes listed for sale are priced below the first-time buyer stamp duty threshold of £425,000. In the north east that figure rises to 93% In Hull, Blackpool, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, 98% of homes for sale
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First-time buyers need to earn an extra £7.5K to step on the property ladder The rapid rise in house prices over the last three years means first-time buyers now need to earn more to buy a home. Let’s look at the options. Rising rents and a shortage of rental properties are pushing more renters to
If you’re looking to sell in 2023, you’re in demand. Homes that offer more value for money are exactly what buyers are looking for right now. Demand for homes has reached its highest level since October 2022 and is 16% higher than spring 2019 Demand from buyers is also above average in the most affordable
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The government recently discontinued their help to buy scheme that allowed first time buyers to purchase a home with 5% deposit, however not all is lost as other schemes have come it’s absence. Shared ownership: if you cannot afford the entire deposit for a home, it can be possible to attain ownership between 10%-75%, you
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If you’re buying on a budget or looking to sell, these are the a few things to look out for. Flats are proving the most affordable as they have not been subject to the same price hikes as houses Towns near big cities with good commuter links are proving to be an excellent choice Sales
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With some mortgage rates reaching a high as 6.5% in 2022, there were many predictions of house prices falling in 2023, however the demand remains strong for many properties throughout the UK. Banks will be keen to make mortgages available in 2023 and are coming up with options to make sure customers can afford the
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As more homes are coming up for sale across the UK, we find that buyers are given more choice when looking as they are staying on the market longer than previously due to the higher interest rates and the cost of living effecting affordability. The number of homes for sale across the UK is increasing,
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As the UK looks for economic stability with Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, we expect the government to review the countries policies, in a hope that we see falling mortgage rates and positive rental market reforms as planned. Rishi Sunak is the new prime minister, what to expect under his leadership. Mortgage rates
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