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1 million new homes on brownfield land
This week the Housing Secretary revealed plans to push for more homes to be build on 'brownfield land' (land that has been previously...
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- Feb 16
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Value hotspots
The number of first-time buyers in 2023 fell by 21% compared with the year earlier, to 293,339. This would be due in part to rising...
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- Feb 12
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Rise in over 50s buying first homes
The number of first-time buyers (FTBs) over the age of 50 has grown by over 30% in the past five years, while the proportion of those...
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- Feb 8
- 1 min
Hearts & homes
Roses are red, violets are blue, in the UK's property market, a perfect home awaits you. Last year, over 1,300 homebuyers sealed the deal...
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- Feb 6
- 2 min
Navigating the Welsh Rental Market: Why RE/MAX Estate Agents Reign Supreme
In the bustling landscape of Welsh lettings, landlords are faced with a critical decision: how to manage their properties while...
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- Feb 4
- 1 min
Interest rate outlook
The Bank of England held the Bank Rate at 5.25% in its February 2024 meeting. The Bank Rate has been at this level since August 2023....
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- Feb 2
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Surge in sales agreed
New sales agreed, a key measure of market confidence and activity, were up 13% in the first 3 weeks of January compared to the same...
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- Jan 31
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A New Chapter Begins as January Comes to a Close
As January bids farewell, the real estate landscape undergoes a subtle but significant shift. For homeowners, potential buyers, and...
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- Jan 29
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New home building beginning to slow
In 2023 there were close to 240,000 new build completions, showing that new build supply held up relatively well, albeit short of the...
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- Jan 27
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Landlord intentions for 2024
Just one quarter (24%) of landlords intend to increase rents in 2024, while 68% intend to maintain them at current levels and 8% plan to...
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- Jan 25
- 2 min
Mastering Mortgage Financing: A Comprehensive Guide for Homebuyers
Embarking on the homeownership journey involves finding the perfect property and navigating the complex world of estate agency financing....
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- Jan 23
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Mortgage lending metrics
Mortgage borrowers on fixed rates have already escaped the worst of the interest rate rises and the direction of travel for rates is...
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- Jan 21
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January jump in asking prices
The average new seller asking price rose by 1.3%, the biggest price rise for January since 2020. This is over double the 20-year average...
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- Jan 19
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January Surges A Rise in House Prices and Rental Demand in Barry
Barry's real estate landscape shows promising growth as we enter the new year. In this blog post, we'll explore the notable increase in...
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- Jan 17
- 1 min
Lenders slash mortgage rates
Many big mortgage lenders are in fierce competition and slashing rates. The average five-year fix is now 5.55%, down from its peak of...
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- Jan 15
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Going solo: the changing demand for detached homes
The latest data shows over 900,000 property transactions across England and Wales took place in the last 12 months. Terraced houses...
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- Jan 13
- 2 min
Navigating Rental Prices in the Vale of Glamorgan: A Comprehensive Guide with a Focus on Letting Agents
Introduction: The Vale of Glamorgan, with its picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities, is an attractive place to call home. As the...
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- Jan 10
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How listed buildings affect house prices
Listed buildings are structures of architectural or historic interest and are protected to maintain the heritage value of an area. We...
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- Jan 8
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Medium-term outlook for UK housing market
Looking across the average of published house price forecasts, UK house prices are expected to soften marginally in 2024 (by an average...
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- Jan 6
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Navigating the Waves of Change: A Deep Dive into the 2024 Mortgage Rate Cuts
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, one of the most significant factors influencing homebuyers and homeowners alike is the...
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