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Housing market on course for bumper decade of homebuyer activity

New research by material Information and digital property pack provider, Moverly , reveals that so far this decade, there has already been a significant increase in the average number of transactions seen across the property market on a monthly basis, signalling that despite the recent challenges of higher interest rates, we're seeing a more buoyant market when compared to the previous decade....

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5 essential tips for moving when you WFH

New expert insight from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, reveals how people who work from home should best approach their home moving process to avoid disrupting their workflow as much as possible, from being proactive about WiFi to being practical about packing.

Working from home has become a normal part of post-pandemic everyday life and a recent survey by the Global Payroll...

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Autumn Budget set to bring boost to buyer activity levels

Research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , suggests that whilst property market activity has picked up in recent months, the market could see a post-Budget bounce come October, with the number of buyers entering the market historically increasing following the last nine statements.

GetAgent analysed the number of mortgage approvals seen over the two months prior and...

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Unique Auction Opportunity: Would You Buy This House for £10?

A 3 bedroom house on Leeson Road, Isle of Wight with a starting bid of £10 following cliff collapse.

A remarkable opportunity has arisen for property buyers with an adventurous spirit, as a house on Leeson Road, Isle of Wight , is set to be sold via First For Auctions with a minimum opening bid of just £10, no guide price and no reserve. This unique property, located in an area...

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Seasonal house price trends suggest a lull is on the way despite improving market sentiment

The latest research by eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has shown that while market sentiment may have improved considerably this year, agents may need to continue to adjust seller expectations, as the autumn season brings a lull in house price performance.

eXp UK analysed housing market data over the last decade*, looking at house price...

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The prime rental hotspots where a month's rent costs a year's salary

The latest insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that one in five rental properties across Britain command an average rent equal to that of the average monthly income, however, some properties require an entire year's income, or more, to rent for a single month.

Benham and Reeves analysed current rental market stock* looking at asking rents...

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Property Expert on avoiding the sharks and finding a genuine cash buyer

The cash house buying industry is rapidly growing in the UK. With rising interest rates and slumping property prices, many homeowners are turning to cash house buyers for quick property sales, often within as little as seven days. These services are especially appealing to individuals in financial or situational distress. However, the industry's growth has outpaced regulation, leading to the...

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The PRS is heading for a brave new world - we're looking forward to it

As the country girds its loins for what Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has warned will be a 'painful' October Budget, trade press headlines and social media channels have been inundated with more doom and gloom for the Private Rented Sector (PRS).

The prospect of rises in Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax would appear to have sparked a flurry of selling activity among some landlords...

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London letting market rife with fraudulent activity

The latest insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed the uphill struggle facing many London lettings agents, with the firm encountering forged IDs, digitally altered supporting documents and undeclared CCJs and IVAs on a monthly basis.

In London's fast paced rental market, the speed at which properties are let can lead to huge financial and...

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Labour teetering on the edge of a rental market collapse

CEO of Octane Capital , Jonathan Samuels, has issued a warning to the new Labour government, highlighting that a continued attack on the nation's buy-to-let landlords could push the current rental crisis beyond repair.

With Labour planning a capital gains tax attack on landlords in the Autumn Statement, Octane Capital commissioned a survey of UK landlords to gauge current sentiment...

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Fewer buyers climbing down the ladder rather than up

The latest analysis from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, reveals how a prolonged climate of high interest rates and expensive borrowing has impacted market activity when it comes to the number of homebuyers choosing to climb up and down the ladder, which combined, accounts for 93% of the nation's property market activity.

Yopa analysed the number of upsizing and downsizing...

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