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Make your favourite drama a bricks and mortar reality - house prices in famous TV towns revealed

Market analysis by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , reveals how much money homebuyers need to spend to live in the same location in which their favourite TV programme is set, from the affordable surroundings of Game of Thrones, to the pricey stomping ground of the late Inspector Morse.

GetAgent.co.uk analysed the current average house price in the local authority areas that serve...

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HIPs are better placed to succeed in digital world

The latest research from digital property pack provider, Moverly , has found that the vast majority of UK property professionals believe the provision of upfront information is positive for the property industry, with the biggest reasons being an improved level of transparency for homebuyers, a streamlined conveyancing process and the reduced chance of a fall through.

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The school related road names commanding up to 91% more than the average house price

A sought after school catchment area can help boost house prices but living on a school related road name could also see you sell for as much as 91% more than the national average.

That's according to the latest industry insight from eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents, who analysed sold price records for over 500 property sales to have completed so far this year with...

Sweet sound of house price affordability found near major music venues

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that house prices in postcodes home to a major UK music venue are some -58% more affordable when compared to the wider local authorities in which they are found, providing potential buyers with a love of music (or a good pair of ear plugs) a more affordable foot on the property ladder.

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The dangers when selling a property

Quickmove Properties has highlighted the main ways in which selling a house can go wrong, and what the underlying causes might be, to help sellers avoid falling foul of the most common mistakes and mishaps.

Last-minute buyer indecision

First, it's important to acknowledge that the successful sale of a house is not always in the control of the seller. Buyers can...

Top train stations command 122% house price premium, as Bath Spa rated as the worst

Buying property in areas where train services are rarely cancelled or delayed comes at a significant house price premium, industry insight from eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents, has revealed. Bath Spa has been rated as the worst of the bunch, as the station's postcode is home to the highest average house price of the top 20 worst performing stations.

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The chain-free hotspots where up to 61% of homes sell to a cash buyer

The latest research from property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau , has revealed the areas of the property market where home sellers have the best chance of securing a chain-free transaction, with as many as 61% of all properties sold over the last year have been purchased by a cash buyer.

The property market has been cooling in recent months, but while house prices have...

Average cost to sell now £5,413, climbing to £11,500 in London

If you want to sell your home you'll have to spend over £5,400 on the process, taking into account factors like estate agency and conveyancing fees, although this cost climbs as high as £11,500 in the capital.

That is according to estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , which utilised its 'My Property Tracker' tool to calculate the varying cost of selling a property up and...

Two thirds of Brits don't feel confident that new government will meet house building target

Close to two thirds of British residents are not confident that the new Government can meet its targets for homebuilding during the next five years.

According to new data from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 57 per cent of people are NOT confident that government targets for house building will be met. In the age range of over 55s, this jumps to 72 per cent...

Deposit alternative provider partners with Fresh

Deposit alternative specialists, flatfair, have announced their latest partnership with Fresh, an award winning third party - provider residential for rent properties. This collaboration will provide hundreds of residents living in Fresh's BTR and co-living properties with the option to save on their upfront move-in costs with the choice of flatfair's deposit alternative alongside a...

Falling swap rates suggest greater buyer affordability is just around the corner

Mortgage rates are forecasted to fall as lenders take advantage of cheaper funding after figures show that average swap rates have started to fall.

That's according to specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , who analysed average swap rates over 30 and 60-day periods to predict what could be in store for the market as we approach an expected base rate reduction from the...

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