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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...
Conrad Binding
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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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....
Conrad Binding
Feb 4, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Feb 2, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 27, 20241 min read
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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....
Conrad Binding
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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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...
Conrad Binding
Jan 6, 20242 min read
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Is AI reshaping the property industry?
Artificial Intelligence left its imprint on the property market landscape in 2023, starting to reshape the way things operate. 48% of...
Conrad Binding
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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