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UK's new wave of 'second cities' offers strongest yield growth for property investors

The latest research from West One Loans has found that whilst investors may continue to favour the nation's key cities such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester, a new wave of 'second cities' is delivering the strongest growth in rental yields.

These emerging markets are offering investors the chance to achieve attractive returns, driven by rising rents and comparatively lower entry costs...

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Mortgage approval values climb 26% during the pandemic

Market analysis by real estate debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance , has revealed how the pandemic has impacted the mortgage sector, with the total value of mortgage approvals up 26% compared to the pre-pandemic market.

Sirius Property Finance analysed mortgage approval data since the start of the pandemic (February 2020) to see how the market has performed compared to...

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Where do we need more new homes? The areas where population growth is outpacing new-build delivery

The latest research by the new-build sales optimisation platform, Unlatch , has revealed where across the nation we’re most in need of new homes based on the size of the housing market in relation to a growing population.

Unlatch analysed the number of dwellings in relation to population size and how this has changed over the last 10 years across each area of England and Wales, to...

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How UK Homeowners Could Get Their House Off The Market In LESS Than 1 Month

UK homeowners now have the potential to get their house off the market 2 times faster than post-pandemic times. Currently, it takes 27 days to get a home sold in 2021, compared to an average of 69 days in 2019.

Searches for 'houses for sale' and ' property for sale’ have seen double-digit gains since the start of the year, with online searches rising 31% and 27% because of pent-up...

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Nearly a quarter of homebuyers say Bah Humbug to Christmas decorations during the viewing process

Nested , the modern estate agent, has revealed how decking the halls could impact the sale of your property this festive season as nearly a quarter of homebuyers believe tacky decorations cause a bad first impression and half would rather view a home as a blank canvas.

Nested surveyed over 1,000 UK homebuyers to gauge their thoughts and feelings on Christmas decorations when viewing...

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The festive road names where house prices are 95% above average

Research by GetAgent.co.uk has revealed the cost of buying a property across one of the nation’s festive road names, with a Christmas cracker of a property purchase costing 19% more on average.

GetAgent.co.uk analysed sold prices records from the Land Registry over the last 12 months across an array of festively themed road names and found that on average, a property along one of...

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Planning permission can boost property prices

The latest research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed how much more your home could make in the current market when selling with the additional benefit of pre-granted planning permission.

Barrows and Forrester analysed data on property prices across 20 major cities, looking at the premium attached to homes with planning permission already...

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Cost of buying a first home climbs almost £9,000 per year over the last decade

Research by MoveStreets, the property portal designed for the mobile generation, has revealed that the average first-time buyer across Britain has seen the cost of purchasing their initial home climb by £8,663 per year on average over the last decade.

It’s a tough ask to climb the property ladder in 2021 and Britain’s first-time buyers are now facing an average cost of £225,607 for...

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The prime London neighbourhoods driving the capital’s rental market revival

The latest research by central London estate agency, Bective , has revealed that the prime London rental market has enjoyed an 8% uplift in rental values over the last year, with the most in-demand areas seeing a jump of as much as 29%.

Bective’s analysis of LonRes data shows that despite a tough period for the London property market the capital’s prime neighbourhoods have found...

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The winter property checks that could save you thousands

With the winter months now in full swing, estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has produced a guide to winter-proofing the home to ensure everyone stays warm while maximising energy efficiency.

The first thing homeowners should do is ensure their boiler is working correctly. This should be done on an annual basis and, if a replacement is not required, can cost as little as £...

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Home maintenance costs increase by as much as 17% across the UK

The latest property market analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed how the cost of maintaining our homes this winter is as much as 17% higher than it was this time last year.

Benham and Reeves analysed the average cost of maintaining a property which can include everything from cleaning the gutters, replacing broken roof tiles, fixing leaky...

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