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5 key things to consider when choosing where to live
Research published by Unbiased earlier this year said that Richmond upon Thames, Winchester and Monmouth in Wales were the top three happiest places to live in the UK. Surely though it’s about finding the right location to suit you and your lifestyle. Here’s five key...
UK House Prices Rise In February
Halifax reports another month of rising property prices, indicating positive trends in the property market. UK house prices went up for the fifth consecutive month in February, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index, published yesterday, showed...
Your Spring Budget Summary
Missed Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget speech? We've got you covered with the key highlights. Discover the latest Spring budget changes: lower Capital Gains Tax on homes, decreased national insurance rates, updated child benefit rules, and a raised VAT threshold. Stay...
Buyer demand for properties has increased
Housing demand and agreed sales have increased in the first three weeks of 2024. Agreed house sales have increased by 13% in January across all regions of the UK compared to a year ago, according to Zoopla. The property website has published its UK House Price Index...
House prices dip, but the market is more active
There’s been a slight dip in house prices, but buyer demand and general activity in the property market have improved. House prices have dipped recently, but there is renewed interest among prospective home buyers, and the market is showing improved momentum. Average...
Boxing Day bounce saw an uplift in property listings
The property market may well be picking up – Rightmove saw an increase in the number of properties going onto the market for sale in December 2023 when compared to the previous year. The number of homeowners who put their properties up for sale on Boxing Day increased...
House prices went up in December
The property market has outperformed expectations and seen an increase in house prices in the last month, according to Halifax. UK house prices have risen for the third month in a row. Halifax says that average house prices went up by 1.1% in December and that prices...
The base rate remains at 5.25% again
The Bank of England reviewed the base rate on 14 December and chose to keep it the same for the third consecutive time. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today voted to keep the base rate at 5.25%. The rate increased 14 times between December...
House prices went up in November, says Halifax
The lender has published its House Price Index, showing another month of price growth, and optimism in the property market has also improved. House prices went up by 0.5% in November, according to Halifax’s House Price Index. Last week, we reported that Nationwide’s...
House price recovery continues, says Nationwide
UK house prices increased for the third consecutive month in November. Want to know more about what's happening in the property market? Read on… House prices rose by 0.2% in November, which was the third consecutive monthly increase, according to the latest Nationwide...