Recent figures from Nationwide show residential house prices are still on the rise, despite the winding down of the Stamp Duty holiday. But are the figures as encouraging as they look? Or will the slowed ending of the Stamp Duty holiday lead to a fall in the housing market activity? Read More ->
According to recent figures, the number of houses selling over the asking price has reached a record high in May, with 1/3 of all properties going for more than the asking. We take a look at the recent statistics from NAEA Propertymark to discover why this is happening, as well Read More ->
In the current market, movers are currently experiencing long delays due to an increased conveyancing backlog, with thanks to the stamp duty holiday, which caused buyers to flock to the market. As a result of this, demand for chain-free properties has climbed across the UK, as homebuyer’s look to try Read More ->
Halifax have reported that UK house prices have reached a record high in May and look likely to continue rising for some time. We explore what the data shows, which areas have been most effected and why we may see house prices continuing to rise, despite the nearing of the Read More ->
Buying a property has always been all about location and choosing the right spot can be crucial in getting the best investment for your money. Manchester is now one of the UK’s top property hotspots in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, all thanks to its significant role in the Northern Read More ->
When the extension to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday was announced in March, the property market breathed a sigh of relief. There are now fewer than three months to go before the revised Stamp Duty deadline ends on the 30th June 2021. However, delays in the conveyancing process Read More ->
Recent figures from property portal Rightmove show the average asking property price has reached an all-time high so far in May, with the average price currently sitting at £333,564. We explore what the data shows and what could be behind this record average property asking price. Subscribe To Our Newsletter Read More ->
Since the implementation of the ‘Stamp Duty Holiday’ in July 2020, the market has seen a 22% rise in monthly property transactions with the rise equivalent to over 171,000 extra sales, data from Search Acumen has shown. We explore what the data shows, what it means for the housing market Read More ->
The housing market is currently facing a supply shortage. According to data from Knight Frank, there are currently a quarter fewer properties being listed for sale on the market in England and Wales in March 2021 compared to the previous year. Why is this happening? Which area is the mainly Read More ->
One aftermath of COVID-19 has been a requirement for versatile, short-term leases from landlords. The balance has shifted. Advantage: tenant. Now landlords are faced with exploring lease options which will entice the rental market. Covid-19 has disrupted business and is accelerating the momentum of trends that were shifting even before Read More ->
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