Looking for property features that add value in summer? Sunny gardens to cool pools: some property features can add thousands to a home’s price tag in the summer as buyers will be willing to pay more for them when it’s hot outside. Homes with outdoor features like a south-facing garden, entertainment area and hot tub […]
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Agreed sales in May have reached the highest level in 4 years. With more homes for sale and modest price rises, buyers can benefit from relaxed affordability testing while sellers need to be supported with pricing advice. The number of sales agreed in the UK is at the highest level for 4 years in May
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Looking for up-and-coming towns to move to? These are affordable towns with the most traction right now. Sutton-in-Ashfield in the East Midlands takes the top spot by region, while Barking and Dagenham is for London, Bootle takes in the North West and Plymouth in the South West Glenrothes in Scotland the most popular town for families seeking affordability
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House price growth has dipped in April 2025, it’s still up year over year, however e will take a closer look at the number below: Annual rate of house price growth slowed to 3.4% in April, from 3.9% in March House prices down 0.6% month-on-month Headlines Apr-25 Mar-25 Monthly Index* 539.3 542.4 Monthly Change* -0.6%
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4/5 existing homeowners (83%) will pay stamp duty from April 2025, up from 49% as the 2% band returns between £125k and £250k, adding up to £2,500 per purchase. Four in five existing homeowners (83%) will pay stamp duty from April, up from 49% today as the 2% band returns between £125k and £250k, adding
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Have you ever wondered where the best places to live might be? Here’s the list as published by the Sunday Times: If you live in Saffron Walden you will be pleased to learn that the Essex town has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.
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Thinking of selling or letting your home? It can pay to get your property on the market for Valentine’s day Historically the second half of February is sees a surge in ‘loved-up’ couples seeking to buy or rent new homes together. February sees a 17% rise in listings from the 14th 8% increase in the
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The average UK home is now worth £2,400 more than it was 6 months ago. But if you own a terraced property in the north, it’s likely to be a lot more than that. 15 million homes (that’s half the UK’s homes) gained £7,600 in value over 2024 A third registered small value falls, mostly
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It is just speculation for now… There are growing that potential tax changes in the Autumn Budget next month may curb demand and increase downwards pressure on prices in higher-value markets Rachel Reeves has not yet delivered her Budget but it is already having repercussions in the property market. The government has said private schools will
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How does the time spent on the market to agree a sale affect your chances of the sale falling though? We’re looking at the correlation between how long a home takes to sell (sale agreed) and the chances of that home then falling through. Homes that sell in less than 25 days have a 94%
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