Several UK cities have become prime investment hubs for those looking to purchase properties outside of London. This is due to several factors, such as regional and population growth in the North, increased investment in infrastructure, and increasing job opportunities.   While London still has strong demand, affordability has become a key motivator for property investment in 2026.   […]

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The average UK house price rose 1% in the year to January, according to new data published by Halifax. Falling mortgage rates are helping prices, with the Halifax noting that many products are now available at rates less than 4%. “The housing market entered 2026 on a steady footing, with average prices rising by +0.7% […]

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Rightmove is expecting a strong start to 2026 for the UK housing market and sees buyers and sellers resuming their moving plans in a ‘Boxing Day bounce’. The UK property market needs it. Average new seller asking prices fell by 1.8% this month to £358,138, marking a larger-than-usual December decline. This brings prices 0.6% lower […]

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‘Sponsored by BuyAssociation’ While headlines suggest that landlords are exiting the market, the data tells a different story: for those with the capital and conviction to stay in, UK buy-to-let is entering a golden period of scarcity-driven returns.  The fundamentals appear stark. Rental stock sits 23% below pre-pandemic levels, with new listings at their lowest […]

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House prices across the UK rose at their strongest rate in nearly a year in October, according to data released by Halifax on Friday. Prices climbed 0.6% in October, marking a sharp reversal from September’s 0.3% decline. October’s gains were the fourth monthly increase in the past five months. Halfax says the average UK property […]

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While the average UK house price continues to grow steadily amid economic headwinds, some areas are seeing prices surge well beyond the UK average. Recent data reveals the cities leading the charge across the UK, with several proving real powerhouses for average house price growth. Top 5 UK cities for annual house price growth According […]

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House prices across Britain climbed modestly in October, with annual growth ticking up to 2.4% from September’s 2.2%, according to Nationwide Building Society. The average property now costs £272,226. Monthly growth stood at 0.3%, slightly down from the previous month’s 0.5% increase. The figures suggest the housing market is maintaining steady, if unremarkable, momentum. Nationwide’s […]

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UK house prices rose in August to touch a fresh record high as mortgage affordability improved, according to the latest data released by Halifax. The average UK house price reached a new record high of £299,331, marking the third consecutive month of increases with a 0.3% rise in August. Despite this upward trend, annual growth […]

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UK house prices unexpectedly fell in August as unaffordability weighed on prices and high mortgage rates acted as a barrier to entering the market for first-time buyers. Annual house price growth slipped slightly to 2.1%, from 2.4% in July, while month-on-month prices dipped by 0.1%, according to data released by Nationwide on Monday. “The relatively […]

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House prices across the UK climbed by 0.4% in July, marking the strongest monthly increase since the start of the year, according to the latest data from Halifax. The average property price now stands at £298,237, up from £297,157 in June. Despite the positive monthly growth, the annual rate of price increases has slowed slightly […]

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The UK property market is showing clear signs of a rebound after what appears to have been a blip in the longer-term growth trend. The annual house price growth picked up in July, rising from 2.1% in June to 2.4% in July, while monthly prices increased by a solid 0.6% – a notable turnaround from […]

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The way that we invest in property changes over time, although some classic approaches never seem to lose their appeal. By considering the ways in which the UK property market is evolving, we can see how we might adapt to current challenges and our changing needs. More First-Time Buyers Looking in the Cities The first […]

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The average UK house price fell 0.8% in June as the impact of changes to stamp duty impacted buyer activity after a spike in demand before the increase earlier this year. “UK house price growth slowed to 2.1% in June, from 3.5% in May. Prices declined by 0.8% month-on-month, after taking account of seasonal effects,” […]

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The average UK house price surged 2.5% in the year to May, according to fresh data released by Halifax. However, while the annual growth rate remained reasonably strong, there was some weakness month on month with prices falling 0.4% in the month to May. The annual growth rate fell to 2.5% from 3.2% in the previous […]

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According to the latest data from Nationwide, the price of an average UK home increased by 3.9% in the year to February 2025. Average UK house prices hit £270,493 in February. The rise was driven by an increase in transactions despite higher interest rates and mortgage rates acting as a headwind for the market overall. […]

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New data from Nationwide showed the pace of UK house price growth slowed in January as higher borrowing costs dampened demand. Average house prices rose just 0.1% in January month-on-month, and the annual rate of house price growth fell to 4.1%. The slowing in house price growth coincided with a tick higher in mortgage rates […]

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When Rick received a letter about his plot of land in 2023, he had no idea it would lead to a longer-term investment partnership. But that’s exactly what happened after he experienced our efficient, straightforward approach. One land deal and two sustainable properties later, Rick is a fully subscribed member of the Pearcroft investor fan […]

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UK house prices rose at the fastest rate in two years in November, according to new data from Nationwide, as buyers raced to beat the changes in stamp duty set for 2025. House prices rose 1.2% in the month to November and were 3.7% higher over the year. “The Budget blip was a wrinkle rather […]

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At Pearcroft, we’re more than just a property development company—we’re on a mission to transform the way homeowners live by building carbon-neutral housing that not just looks good, but gives back to the planet. As the UK’s leading developer of net-zero homes, Pearcroft stands as a testament to the power of combining cutting-edge technology with […]

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The RICS Residential Survey for October has signalled a further improvement in the UK property market as buyer activity picks up and first-time buyers rush to beat the changes in stamp duty announced by Labour in the recent budget. The RICS Residential Survey compiles the views of Chartered Surveyors who operate in the residential sales […]

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According to data released by Halifax on Monday, UK house prices are up 4.7% in a year as lower mortgage rates help boost the market. House prices were up 0.3% in September, the same level of growth seen in August. “We are continuing to see a consistent month-on-month rise in house prices, which signals a […]

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The number of homes for sale in the UK is soaring, according to the latest data from Zoopla. Average house prices are up 1.4% so far this year, helping lift UK house sales and encouraging sellers to put their properties on the market. A cut to interest rates and improving affordability are behind the raft […]

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Eleco (LON: ELCO) shares have risen 13% to 121.5p ahead of the construction and asset management software provider’s AGM on Tuesday. This is the highest level since 2021. The switch from software sales to a SaaS model is beginning to show through in improving profit momentum. Power Metal Resources (LON: POW) has secured a £2m […]

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Zoopla has released its May House Price Index, revealing a marginal year-on-year drop in UK house prices as housing stocks hit record levels. According to Zoopla, the average UK house price fell 0.1% in the year to May as sales agreed rose 13% with sellers feeling more confident to put their house on the market. […]

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The average UK house price rose 1.1% in the year to April but was only 0.1% higher than the previous month. After a series of disappointing house price movements in early 2024, the UK property market has found its feet and has arguably bottomed out. “UK house prices held steady in April, rising on a […]

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Selling a property can often be a daunting experience, fraught with stress and uncertainty. From navigating the complexities and expenses of the process to dealing with potential setbacks like delays and broken chains, the challenges are numerous. In the UK alone, statistics show that a staggering one in four house sales failed in 2023. Opting […]

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There have been early signs of improvement in UK housing market activity, but a step down in average house prices has kept any enthusiasm in check. “The housing market right now is as reliable as the spring weather. You might set out with expectations of sunny skies, and walk straight into a rain storm,” said […]

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The average UK property price fell 0.2% in March from February, according to new data released by Nationwide. The average UK home is now worth £261,142 – 1.6% higher than in March 2023. Falling mortgage rates had helped spur a bottoming out of UK house prices in late 2023 but the impact is diminishing in […]

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In a climate where the UK’s property market is experiencing a dynamic shift, new build properties emerge as a prominent focus for investors. With the recent data from Zoopla indicating a projected rise of 10% in property sales, reaching a milestone of 1.1 million transactions this year, the market is witnessing a resurgence of buyer […]

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FTSE 350 housebuilders were trading in the red on Monday after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a report on the UK housebuilding market. The CMA’s report concluded current planning systems prevented more houses from being built and raised concerns about estate management charges and the quality of new homes. The CMA noted high […]

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The average UK house price grew at the fastest pace in a year in January according to data released today by Nationwide. The price of an average UK home grew 0.7% in the month of January to £257,656. “UK house prices rose by 0.7% in January, after taking account of seasonal effects. This resulted in […]

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For the majority of people, becoming a homeowner is a dream and an aspiration. In fact, the average person – someone who’s not a major investor or a business owner – will see buying a house as the single biggest investment of their lifetime. This will be the most valuable asset that they own, but […]

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Property portal Rightmove said asking prices rose in early 2024 as lower mortgage rates helped boost activity. Average asking prices rose 1.3% between December and January but were still 0.7% lower than the same period a year ago. “The housing market is continuing to show determined resilience in the face of higher mortgage costs, with […]

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Rightmove saw a record number of homes listed for sale on their property portal on Boxing Day and a sharp rise in the number of enquiries sent to estate agents from potential buyers. Rightmove said more than 10,000 homes were listed on Boxing Day, the single biggest day for new listings since 2011. “The scale […]

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Bowen Fintech (LON: BWN) has secured an acquisition target just over one year after joining the standard list. The proposal is to acquire 93.49% of the share capital of MINNADEOOYASAN-HANBAI Co (MOH) and the enlarged business is expected to be valued at £42.7m. The share price was suspended at 12p until a prospectus is issued. […]

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The average UK house price jumped 0.5% in the month to November, according to data published by Halifax on Thursday. It is the second straight month of UK price gains and corroborates recent data released by Nationwide. The average UK house now costs £283,615. “House prices rose in November, for the second consecutive month. And […]

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UK house prices rose for a third consecutive month, according to data released by Nationwide on Friday. The average UK price was up 0.2% in November month-on-month, but house prices were down 2% year-on-year. “Nationwide’s house price index recorded the third successive monthly increase, implying some resilience to the UK property market. While the annual […]

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On Tuesday, property portal Zoopla released the House Price Index for the month of November, which shows that housing discounts are at a 5-year peak as the UK property adapts to elevated mortgage rates. Zoopla’s data shows that the property sales are being settled at an average of 5.5% below the asking price. The 5.5% […]

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Global property consultancy Knight Frank released its Q3 2023 Land Index and Housebuilder Survey, which highlights that in response to tough housing market conditions in the UK, almost 60% of surveyed housebuilders are providing non-cash incentives. According to the report, among respondents, 59% are offering items like carpets or white goods, over 40% contribute to […]

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On Wednesday, mortgage lender Nationwide data showed that, surprisingly, British house prices rose nearly 1% in October. According to Nationwide, the rise was primarily attributed to a shortage of available homes rather than a market recovery impacted by increased borrowing costs. The data further shows that new home prices rose by 0.9% from the previous […]

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The Chinese post-pandemic recovery continues to be under threat as the country’s leading real estate companies face a potential collapse and investments in property hit a 9-month low. The latest Chinese government data shows that for the first nine months of the year, local property investments dropped by 9.1%. Chinese property stocks are at their lowest […]

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As the UK continues to face housing market pressures, Halifax’s September House Price Index released on Friday morning shows that the home prices are falling.  UK house prices fell by 0.4 percent in September, marking a sixth consecutive monthly fall. The annual home prices are down by -4.7 percent. An average UK home now costs […]

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Real estate investment trust (REIT) Picton Property Income Ltd (LON: PCTN) has shown the resilience of its office, retail, leisure and industrial portfolio with a minimal dip in NAV from 100.4p/share to 99.4p/share in the quarter to June 2023. At 71.9p, the shares are trading on a discount to NAV of 28%. There was a […]

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FTSE 350 housebuilders were deep in the red in Wednesday morning trade as hotter than expected increased the chances of higher mortgage rates in the coming months. Hundreds of thousands of households will see fixed-rate deals come to an end this year and will face significantly higher mortgage rates. Variable-rate mortgage holders have suffered higher […]

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Halifax’s House Price Index shows house prices have fallen 1% in the year to May – the first annual drop since 2012. Halifax’s data corroborates recent house price data from Nationwide. Although their methodologies and price changes differ, both organisations are recording declines in the average UK house price on an annual basis. Rising mortgage […]

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The upper upscale hotel brand Radisson RED, that presents a playful twist on the conventional, has expanded rapidly in the UK over the past years. The brand is present with bold properties at London’s airports, in lively Glasgow and in buzzing Liverpool, to mention a few. Recently, Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of Radisson […]

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Taylor Wimpey released a remarkably upbeat trading statement for early 2023 and noted improving sales rates and recovery in demand from the lowest levels of last year. That said, Taylor Wimpey’s total order book value stood at £2,379m, a sharp reduction from the £3,027m from this point last year. The impact of higher mortgage rates and […]

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A ‘Spring Bump’ has lifted UK house prices for a second month in a row, according to new data from Halifax. The average UK house price crept up 0.8% month-on-month in March, following a 1.2% increase in February. Halifax noted price rises in all UK regions in March. “The spring bump has brought a second […]

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M7 Box+ REIT is the latest company planning to join International Property Securities Exchange (IPSX). The property portfolio to be acquired by the company is valued at £228.9m. Dealings are expected to start during April. The portfolio is being acquired from Jersey-based closed end fund M7 Box+ II LP. The new company can apply to […]

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The Halifax House Price Index showed UK house prices fell 0.4% from the prior month in October to £292,598. It was the biggest drop in monthly house prices since February 2021 but annual growth remained strong at 8.3%.  “It is becoming increasingly clear that the growing affordability hurdle is stopping the runaway housing market in […]

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The doomed mini-budget raised fears of a UK housing market crash as mortgage rates soared and many products were removed from the market. This proved to be knee-jerk reaction and mortgage rates have since fallen and interest in UK housing has not completely dried up. “Buyers have fled the horrors of the housing market in […]

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Average UK house prices fell 0.1% to £293,835 in September as the housing market showed further signs of cooling, albeit marginal. “The average UK house price experienced a slight fall in September (-0.1%), the second marginal decrease over the past three months. The cost of a typical home edged down a little to £293,835 from […]

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After consistently seeing a fast pace of growth through 2022, UK house price growth slowed for the first time in September. The Nationwide House Price Index showed house prices grew 9.5% in the year to September, down from 10% in August. Although the pace house price growth slowed, house prices were still flat month on […]

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Barratt Developments shares dipped 0.8% to 418.6p in early morning trading on Wednesday, after announcing a statutory pre-tax profit of £642 million in FY 2022 against £812 million the last year. The company highlighted revenues of £5.2 billion in FY 2022 against £4.8 billion the last year. Barratt Developments reported total home completions of 17,908 […]

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House prices rose 11.5% per year in August 2022, according to the latest report from Halifax. The average UK house price hit a record £294,260, raising the rungs on the property ladder further out of reach for home buyers as the cost of living crisis continued to bite. The figure represented a 0.4% rise month-on-month, […]

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Annual house price growth slowed to 10% in August from 11% in July, according to the latest report from Nationwide. The average house in the UK rose to £273,751 against £271,209 month-on-month, representing an almost £50,000 price growth in the past two years. There were early signs the housing market is losing steam, with surveyors […]

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Every year staggering amounts of money are won in lotteries in the UK and worldwide. You can ask any lottery winner, and they will have a list of dreams they want to experience from having a considerable windfall. One thing they have in common is the dream of their money lasting forever. For that to […]

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House prices have fallen for the first time since June 2021, according the latest report from Halifax. Prices dipped by 0.1% in July 2022, and the annual rate of growth eased to 11.8% from 12.5%. Halifax noted a typical UK property currents costs £293,221, representing a £365 reduction against June 2022. The tiny fall marks […]

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The housing market still has some momentum as house prices rose 11% year-on-year in their 12th consecutive month of growth, according to the latest report by Nationwide. Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis and soaring 9.4% inflation, high employment and a limited supply of homes kept prices climbing higher even amid the volatile market […]

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A report from the Bank of England issued today revealed that net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals fell to £4.1 billion in April compared to £6.4 billion in March this year. The institution reported that mortgage approvals for house purchases also dropped to 66,000 against 69,500 month-on-month, indicating the concerning trend that borrowing is […]

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British housing developer, Berkeley Group, shares were up 1.7% to 3,825p after reconfirming annual earnings are on track. Berkeley Group provided a trading update from November 2021 to 28 February 2022, which confirmed the firm is ‘trading robustly’. The developer stated cancellations rates are normal and sales are just better than pre-pandemic levels. The group […]

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In Halifax’s latest housing price analysis, a record high price of £278,123 in housing prices was established, with a rise of 10.8% over the past year, the fastest annual pace since 2007. Dating back to January 1983, Halifax House Price Index has been providing data regarding the monthly house price series for the entire UK. […]

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LondonMetric reached agreements on three grocery lettings within its long income and retail park assets in Ashford, Totton, and Tonbridge. The three lettings, Ashford, Totton, and Tonbridge, are expected to generate of £1.2m in contracted rent per annum. Alongside, the lettings, will have a weighted average unexpired lease term (WAULT) of 16 years and benefit from RPI or fixed rental uplifts. Lettings Ashford, Middlesex LondonMetric has secured a new 25-year lease with Lidl on the existing 32,000 sq ft Hitchcock & King store on behalf of its MIPP Joint Venture. The rent is £0.6m p.a. […]

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Sponsored by Link Housing Socially conscious property investors can provide a lifeline for households facing homelessness while investing in Scotland’s most in-demand property market with the City of Edinburgh Council’s Private Sector Leasing (PSL) scheme.  Edinburgh is regularly recognised as one of the top cities in the UK for property investment – including being named […]

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UK house prices hit a recorded high in January as the average UK house price rose to £276,759, according to data from Halifax. However, the pace of growth slowed notably to 0.3% which was the lowest level of growth since June 2021. “House price growth slowed somewhat at the start of the year, rising by […]

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The UK housing market has made the strongest start to the year since 2005. The average price of a UK property now costs £255,556, which is 11.2% higher than last year and 0.8% higher than last month. In January 2021, the average house price in the UK cost £216,000. “Housing demand has remained robust,” said […]

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UK House prices rose at the fastest pace since 2007 in 2021, adding 9.8% to the average price of a home which now stands at record high £276,091. House prices also recorded the largest cash increase since 2003. “UK house prices climbed again in December for the sixth consecutive month in a row, up 1.1%. […]

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According to Nationwide, UK house prices have had their strongest year since 2006. December saw house price growth increase to 10.4%, which is up from 10.0% in November. House prices were up by 1% in December, meaning the average home in the UK now costs £254,822 – £24,000 then the start of the year. “Demand has […]

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CORA GOLD (LSE: Cora) 9.15p, Mkt Cap £27m. Today’s Letter to Shareholders brings tidings of comfort  for those who invested at 10p in the recent placing that raised £6.25m. This East African gold company’s share price reached 19.5p after a sequence of positive development news.  Cora is an emerging gold developer with three de-risked project areas within […]

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New data from Halifax has found that the average cost of property in the UK has jumped to £272,992, which is a 15-year high. The average house price in London is £521,129, which continues to be much more expensive than the rest of the UK. Russell Galley, managing director of Halifax, commented: “This is the […]

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The latest Nationwide House Price Index revealed a increase 10% in house prices in the year to November, surpassing the 9.9% increase recorded in October. Some experts had predicted a slowdown after the end of the Stamp Duty holiday, but these predictions have once again been proved wrong.  “Annual house price growth remained strong in […]

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Sponsored by AHH AHH is a leading social impact investor co-investing with individuals and institutions to deliver affordable housing in vibrant communities that help people live well for less.  Our unique approach is proven to reduce pressure on local health and social care whilst making profitable and sustainable returns – everybody wins.  Shared Ownership is a […]

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A recent study by estate agent search engine GetAgent has revealed the UK’s landmarks adding the most value to housing in the area. The study looked at 50 top attractions are analysed those that increased, or decreased, the value housing in close proximity when compared to the wider area. GetAgent collected data on the average […]

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2021’s market is on track to record the highest level of sales (1.5m) since 2007 Combined market activity is set to amount to £473bn in transaction value in 2021 headwinds forecast for 2021, coming from higher living costs and increased mortgage rates The property group Zoopla has forecast UK housing activity will have a record […]

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According to new figures from Halifax have showed that house prices have soared at the fastest rate in 15 years. House prices increased by 1.7% in September. The average house price in the UK is now £267,587. House prices in Scotland and Wales are growing faster than they are in England. House prices in Wales […]

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Analyst expects gradual rather than sharp slow down in housing market Mortgage approvals in the UK slowed down for the third consecutive month in August as the market continues to cool on the back of a surge during the pandemic. Mortgage providers approved 74,453 home loans, down from 75,100 in July. The drop comes after […]

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Research carried out by LandlordBuyers.com shows that rental prices in the UK have risen by 10.6% since 2015. UK house prices are rising and there is a record-breaking number of aspiring homeownersregistering with estate agencies, as the rental market also remains busy as ever. Private rental prices in the UK rose by 1.2% in the […]

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London prices appear to be trailing other areas of the country UK house prices rose to another record high in August although the rate of growth appears to slowing down. Growth came in at 0.7% last month, meaning prices are now up by 7.1% compared to the same point last year, according to the Halifax […]

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UK house prices are expected to rise by 30% over the next ten years UK house prices are expected to rise by 30% over the next ten years, pushing the age of first-time buyers back by nearly two years. New research by comparethemarket.com reveals the average age of first-time buyers is expected to reach 37 […]

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The average price of a UK property is £248,857 UK house prices rose by around £5,000 last month as the property market continued its ascension as the government’s stamp duty holiday is wound down across England and Northern Ireland. According to the Nationwide building society, the cost of the average property had risen by £4,628 […]

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Common reasons why reductions and payment holidays were brought up included concerns around furlough, redundancy and job security. Nearly half (46%) of landlords surveyed Shawbrook Bank reduced monthly rent payments for their tenants as a result of the pandemic. As many as 28% of landlords allowed their occupants a full rent payment holiday, a period […]

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UK house prices up by 79.4% in the last 10 years Despite a global pandemic ravaging the world economy, UK house prices are up by 79.4% in the last 10 years, and across the OECD more broadly. Research from money.co.uk analysed the average price of homes across OECD countries over the last decade. It was […]

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Property transactions are still up year-on-year Residential property transactions during July were 62.8% lower than the month before, and 4.2% higher than July last year. That is according to figures revealed today by HMRC. The fall follows a surge in June, which saw transactions more than double on a year-by-year basis. While the property market […]

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Average house price reached £266,000 in June 2021 The average price of a house in the UK is up by 13.2% for the year to June 2021. It is the highest level of yearly growth seen in the UK since November 2004 according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) House Price Index. House prices […]

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According to the insurer Aviva, 10% of UK adults between 35 and 45 years of age have made plans to buy an investment property within the next year. However, rising house prices over recent months mean it has become increasingly expensive to be a landlord. This also means it is more and more challenging to […]

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Changes to the stamp duty holiday came into effect last month Average UK house prices rose in July by 7.6% compared to the year before, however, the rate of growth has slowed down. This is according to Halifax, the mortgage lender, which said that the average property price is now at £261,221. The July figure […]

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Building materials have generally increased by 10 to 15% this year The construction sector could see a 10% rise in the cost of materials over the next year as it tries to keep apace with demand for new homes and infrastructure. A survey conducted by RICS, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’, of around 500 […]

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Savills earned 36.4p per share, up from 3.9p the year before Savills (LON:SVS) revealed on Thursday that its profit soared during the first half of the financial year, as demand for its transaction advisory services rose to record-highs. The company’s pre-tax underlying profit rose by £52.9m, from £13.2m a year ago, to £66.1m. The company’s […]

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Barratt Share Price The Barratt share price is up by 1.05% on Monday after the homebuilder found some momentum during the second half of July. Despite a fall in June, the Barratt share price has performed well over the past 12 months, thanks to its strong fundamentals and a booming housing market. As the stamp […]

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Zoopla says the average price of a property is now £230,700 UK house prices reached a new high last month, 30% above the peak prior to the 2008 financial crisis, according to property website Zoopla. Zoopla also said that the average price of a property is now £230,700, 5.4% higher than June 2020. The move […]

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The average price of a UK home now stands at more than £338,000 The average price of UK homes coming to the market increased by 0.7% between the middle of June and early July, compared to the month before. It is the biggest rise in UK house prices for the time of year since 2007, […]

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UK average house prices now at £255,000 Following a dip in April, house prices jumped in May, according to data revealed on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The average house price in the UK increased by 10% over the year to May, surpassing the 9.6% and 9.9% figures seen in April and […]

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The total value of the properties acquired by Triple Point comes to £14m Triple Point Social Housing REIT (LON:SOHO) confirmed on Wednesday that it has completed the acquisition of ten supported housing properties. Triple Point exchanged contracts on an additional two properties, bringing the total to 56 units at a cost of around £14m. The […]

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Persimmon full-year dividend payment to come in at 235p During the first half of the year Persimmon’s (LON:PSN) sales went above levels seen before the pandemic as the company reaped the benefits from a booming housing market. The FTSE 100 company confirmed that its revenues came to £1.84bn during H1 of 2021, above the figure […]

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A number of firms reported supply shortages The construction sector grew at its fastest rate in 24 years in June, as demand for new build homes and commercial property continued to soar. That is according to the latest PMI data, which closely follows the construction industry. The IHS Markit/CIPS construction PMI surpassed expectations, rising to […]

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The average price of a home is now £260,358 House prices in the UK fell by 0.5% in June compared to the month before, according to Halifax, the mortgage lender. It is the first time since January that house prices dropped. The yearly rate of growth is down to 8.8% from 9.6% in May, which […]

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Average UK house prices now stand at £265,000 The stamp duty holiday at the current threshold of £500,000 will come to an end on 30 June, and will stagger back to normal levels before the final deadline in September. The question on everyone’s minds now is what the end of the stamp duty holiday will […]

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Yearly rate of house price growth now at 13.4% UK house prices are rising at the fastest yearly rate since 2004, according to figures released by Nationwide. Month-on-month, the average price of a UK home increased in June, up by 0.7% compared to May. This means that the yearly rate of growth is now at […]

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The average property price in Britain is now worth £336,073 The amount of homes selling for at least the asking price is rising as buyers seek new homes in a busy market. Since the housing market reopened last year, this percentage has been increasing, culminating in a record high. According to data by Rightmove, as […]

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Crown Estate’s marine portfolio rises to £4.1bn The Crown Estate, the Queen’s property company, has seen its value jump by 7.5% to £14.4bn on the construction of offshore wind farms. This happened despite revenues from high street properties falling as the pandemic took its toll. Some of the world’s major energy companies made huge bids […]

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The Aegon Property Income Fund will close will close permanently as the asset management company has not been able to raise sufficient liquidity to meet redemption requests. The £381m fund was suspended in March, along with other major UK property funds, as the pandemic brought about issues in ascertaining the value of underlying holdings. Aegon […]

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There were 114,940 residential property transactions in total in May UK property transactions are down in May, as the end of the stamp duty holiday appears likely to bring about a cooling of the housing market. Last month there were 114,940 residential property transactions in total, as confirmed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), […]

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Since May 2020 nearly £22,000 has been added to the average house price House prices in the UK are expected to continue rising despite reaching record levels in May, according to Halifax. Halifax, one of the UK’s biggest mortgage lenders, revealed that the price of a home jumped by 1.3% in May, brining the average […]

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IHS Markit’s Construction PMI reaches 64.2% in May, above economists’ expectations The construction sector grew at its quickest rate in close to seven years last month as the easing of lockdown restrictions caused a surge in new orders. The IHS Markit’s Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index expanded by 0.6% to 64.2% in May, reaching its highest […]

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Shifting housing preferences are ‘continuing to drive activity’ UK house prices rose by an annual 10.9%, the biggest jump in nearly seven years. The rate could increase more rapidly as people seek new homes in the aftermath of the pandemic, according to Nationwide. Nearly 70% of homeowners weighing up a move said they would go […]

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Estimates for UK residential transactions during April reached 111,260 UK residential transactions rose by 197.8% in April compared to 2020, according to data released by HMRC. The government added that the significant rise could be put down to the impact of the pandemic on figures in April 2020. Having said that, estimates for UK residential […]

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The average property price in Britain is around £250,000 Research by Wayhome, the Gradual Homeownership provider, has revealed that 58% of renters in the UK consider buying a home a priority, despite the pandemic putting many people’s plans on hold. Owning a home takes precedence over getting married or entering a civil partnership (49%), or […]

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House price boom in “full swing” says AJ Bell analyst House prices in April were 1.4% higher than in March on a monthly basis. Over the last quarter, from February to April, house prices were 0.9% higher than in the three months before, from November to January, according to the house price index. During April, […]

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Property values reached a record high of £238,831 UK house prices grew in April at the quickest rate in over 15 years, research by Nationwide has revealed. Compared to the month before, the average house price was up by 2.1%, which is the biggest increase since early 2004. Year-on-year house price growth rose to 7.1% […]

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House sales 11% above pre-COVID-19 levels says Persimmon Persimmon (LON:PSM) said on Wednesday that its house sales during 2021 are 11% higher than before the coronavirus pandemic took hold in a sign of continued strength for the UK housing market. Forward sales for the quarter are worth £3bn, according to the FTSE 100 homebuilder, up […]

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Glasgow, Bristol, Nottingham, Stoke, and Middlesbrough are the top five busiest markets in the UK The UK housing market has recorded £149bn worth of property sales in the first 15 weeks of 2021, equating to almost double the value of homes sold in the same period in 2020 and 2019. These are the latest findings […]

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The acquisition will see 25 experts join from Yourkeys Zoopla confirmed on Monday that it has acquired Yourkeys, a property software company. The acquisition will see 25 experts from Yourkeys, including CEO Riccardo Iannucci-Dawson, join Zoopla and see Yourkeys join Zoopla’s suite of software products including its next generation Alto product. Yourkeys has been a […]

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Property prices up by 2.1% in April to £327,797 A surge in activity has pushed up UK property prices to a record high this month, following the government’s launch of its mortgage guarantee scheme to assist people with smaller deposits. Rightmove, the online property portal, confirmed that the average asking price for a property rose […]

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House prices rose by 1.1% in March House prices increased at the fast rate in half a year in March following the chancellor’s decision to extend the stamp duty holiday, according to the Halifax house price index. Property values rose by 1.1% last month, the largest increase in six months, and up from zero growth […]

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Property prices in rural areas surged during to pandemic The average price of a rural property has risen by 20.8% over the last five years, 3.3% higher than in urban areas, according to the 2021 Rural Property Report by Coulters Property. There was a surge of 6.22% in the price of rural property between 2019 […]

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John Lewis recorded a £517m loss for the year ending in January UK retailer John Lewis warned of further store closures after the retail giant posted a pandemic-induced loss as stores closed across the country. John Lewis recorded a £517m loss for the year ending in January, compared to a profit of £146m the year […]

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IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Total Activity Index was at 53.3 in February Following a setback at the beginning of the year, UK construction companies delivered a robust return to growth in February, according to survey compiled by IHS Markit. PMI data also revealed that new orders had regained momentum, as well as more projects beginning, […]

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The government will guarantee mortgages up to 95% of a home’s value Property industry experts have reacted positively to Rishi Sunak’s budget announcement on Wednesday, while outlining the need for more sustainable reforms. The Chancellor pledged to “stand behind home buyers”, extending the stamp duty holiday to June. The point at which stamp duty will […]

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House prices expected to fall in April UK house prices rose this month as house buyers were unphased by the pending expiration of the stamp duty holiday. Following a 0.3% dip in January, average house prices coming to the market increased by £1,511, or 0.5%. Although the stamp duty holiday is yet to end, buyers […]

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House prices fell by 0.3% in January House prices fell in January for the first time in seven months as the government discontinued its stamp duty relief. According to the Halifax house price index, property prices fell by 0.3% during the first month of the year. Economists polled by Reuters had expected an increase of […]

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This January saw house prices fall for the first time in six months. The house price index from Nationwide reported a 0.3% fall in the average UK property price to £229,748. It is the first time that house prices have declined since June, which may be as a result of the upcoming end to the […]

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UK mortgage approvals hit the highest level since 2007 last year, as people took advantage of the stamp duty holiday. Over the course of 2020, mortgage approvals reached 818,500, which is up from the 789,100 approvals made in the year previously. New data from the Bank of England showed a surge in mortgage applications in […]

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The UK House Price Index has released its figures from November 2020, detailing how prices rose 4% between October and November, with the annual price change in the capital over the year coming in at +9.7%. In England as a whole, the November data shows on average, house prices have risen by 1.2% since October […]

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A new report by the London Central Portfolio (LCP) reflecting on lettings trends across 2020 has revealed that almost 50% of new tenants in prime London properties were from the European Union. New tenants in 2020 by region (%) The LCP’s data outlined the home regions of new tenants letting London properties in 2020. Travel […]

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New research by estate agents Coulters Property has collated the average house price and salary in every major town and city in the UK to reveal the places where you will need to work the most – or least – to pay off your mortgage if you put down a 15% deposit. A mortgage is […]

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According to the Nationwide House Price Index, house prices in 2020 grew at the fastest rate in six years. In December alone, the average price of a home increased by 0.8% and now costs £230,920 in the UK and £486,562 in London. Whilst the first lockdown stalled the housing market as viewings were banned, the […]

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New figures from Halifax have revealed the UK areas with the biggest rise in house prices. The average property in the London borough on Islington now costs £727,922, which is a rise of 13.4% in 2020. Of the top 20 risers in the UK, nine were in Greater London. House prices in Hounslow rose 9.1% […]

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According to the property website, Zoopla, house prices in the UK are expected to finish 2020 on a high. Despite the recession, lockdown and economic downturn, the housing market has seen a boom and this year will see £62bn more in agreed sales than last year. Zoopla said that house prices rose by 3.9% in […]

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The FTSE and pound both jumped today on news that there was progress made in the latest Brexit talks. The FTSE 100 was up by 72 points or 1.1% to 6586 points, whilst the FTSE 250 index jumped 1.4%. The blue-chip index was pushed up by house builders, which were the top risers on Wednesday, […]

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Leading UK home builder Redrow (LON:RDW) published its market predictions for the next year on Tuesday morning, projecting a “strong” 2021 and a steady housing demand despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Matthew Pratt, CEO of Redrow, commented: “We are very excited about 2021. We entered our new financial year in a position of strength and, […]

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Real estate firm Rightmove has projected a further climb in UK house prices in 2021 despite Brexit, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and whether or not the government chooses to extend the current stamp duty holiday. Asking prices rose almost 7% this year, but are expected to gain a further 4% over the next twelve months […]

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In the year to November, UK house prices soared by 7.5%. New figures from Halifax show that the average house price hit an average of £253,240 in November, which is the highest yearly increase since June 2016. As people are rushing to beat the stamp duty holiday and want more space, the housing market has […]

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In November UK house prices increased at the fastest rate since 2015. Figures from Nationwide showed that house prices in last month surged 6.5% average house price in the UK increased from £227,826 to £229,721. The housing market remained strong over the second lockdown and increased by a 5.8% growth in October. Thanks to the […]

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TClarke PLC shares (LON: CTO) surged almost 13% on Thursday as the group released its latest trading statement. The group said in a statement that trading has been resilient and that trading continues in line with expectations for the full year ending 31 December 2020. TClarke PLC anticipates turnover for 2020 to be circa £240m. […]

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House prices will likely fall early next year when the stamp duty holiday ends and the furlough scheme winds down. The Office for Budget Responsibility has said the current boom since the first lockdown will come to a close as the UK will see a spike in unemployment. “House prices fell briefly as the pandemic […]

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Research by Astons – a leading international real estate expert on residency and citizenship through investment, offering bespoke residence and citizenship solutions in the UK, EU and Caribbean through property investment – has found evidence of a growing trend amongst foreign investors bulk-buying properties across the UK in order to capitalise on the current stamp […]

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New office construction in central London has dropped by 50% in the past six months. The latest Deloitte Real Estate’s London Office Crane Survey showed a significant drop in demand in the Square Mile and was down by 60%. As the impact of the pandemic and people are staying at home, developers are keeping clear […]

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New research commissioned by bridging finance provider Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has outlined the growing concern over the UK’s housing crisis, with more than half of Brits considering it to be one of the biggest issues even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing Brexit uncertainty. The MFS survey – conducted across an independent, nationally-representative survey […]

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According to new data from Rightmove, housing prices in the UK are taking a dip from their record highs. As sellers rush ahead of the stamp duty deadline, the property website found a 0.5% fall from October’s average asking price of £323,000. Since Rishi Sunak introduced the stamp duty holiday over summer, the housing market […]

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A new report by WeBuyAnyHome has outlined the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK housing market, revealing that house sales enquiries have plummeted by 32% on average compared to 2019 as widespread lockdowns and market turbulence dampen appetites to buy. The data compares house sales enquiries from January to September 2019 to the […]

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House prices in the UK have increased at their fasted rate since 2016. In October, house prices jumped 7.5% according to data from Halifax. The average property now costs £250,457. On a month-by-month basis, prices increased just 0.3% between September and October. Despite the growth this year, Russell Galley, Managing Director at Halifax, has warned […]

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A new report released by property investment fund London Central Portfolio (LCP) has revealed that 22% of prime London properties purchased this year were bought by overseas buyers without a viewing. The data, collated from figures by the HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, consolidates reports that the property market is currently enjoying a […]

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FTSE 100 listed property development and investment company, SEGRO (LON:SGRO), announced on Wednesday that it agreed to pay £133 million to acquire the 13-acre urban warehouse estate in Canning Town, from Schroders (LON:SDR). The company boasts that the estate is in a prime location, close to Canary Wharf and London City Airport, as well as […]

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Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, said in a webinar that he wanted to explore ways for the auto-enrolment pension system to be adjusted, to allow buyers to borrow from their pension pots for property deposits. Today’s fire sale will mean fewer people will buy tomorrow Much like the myopic and expedient stamp duty holiday, the risk […]

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In what has been a bright start to the week for the FTSE 100 index, among the frontrunners of the top risers crib sheet were property developer stocks, who have likely enjoyed a period in which house buyers and retail consumers released pent-up demand. There were also gains in financials with HSBC rising 9% after […]

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The Competition and Markets Authority – CMA – announced it would be reaching out to major housebuilders for information, as part of an ongoing investigation into misinformation and mis-selling of leasehold properties. The four housebuilders currently identified by the CMA are Barratt Developments, Countryside Properties, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon Homes, with the CMA demanding information […]

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Goldentree Asset, Avenue Capital and Goldman Sachs (LON:GS) owned hotel chain Travelodge, has, like many, been near the eye of the storm during the Coronavirus lockdown, with regular trading all but flat-lining. What sets it apart from its hotel counterparts, though, is that its future may be equally problematic. The staycation renaissance may not be […]

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As British philosopher John Gray discussed in a recent article, there is a deep and widening cultural rift in British society. While this rift, as Gray sees it, is between the metropolises and everywhere else, the nationalists and the woke, and those with and without university degrees, we should also remain aware of intergenerational divides, […]

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New research by estate agents Coulters has revealed that average UK house prices have soared by 300% in the last 20 years, while average income has only seen a 70% increase over the same period. The report outlines just how hard it has become for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder. In 1999, […]

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As part of the government’s ‘mini budget’ on Wednesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed pundits’ predictions by announcing a ‘Green Package’, the bulk of which came in the form of a £2 billion home insulation scheme. The scheme, under the ‘Green Homes Grant’ will see the government pay at least two thirds of the cost of […]

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As per predictions, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his ‘mini budget’ on Wednesday, in which he brought in a six month stamp duty holiday for all properties up to the value of £500k. According to analysis by Zoopla (LON:ZPG), the scheme will take the total number of homes eligible for stamp duty exemption from 16% of […]

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Residential property developers Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) have announced that they are set to begin the new financial year with “cautious optimism” on the back of surprisingly resilient trading figures, and intend to pay back a total of around £25 million in furlough fees as it welcomes back its staff. The company’s share price has […]

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a ‘mini budget’ on Wednesday, in which he will propose a stamp duty holiday, similar to the proposal made by former Chancellor Phillip Hammond in 2017. The move is expected to see the raising of the initial stamp duty threshold from £125,000 to as much as £500,000, in […]

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On Tuesday prime minister Boris Johnson gave a speech in Dudley, in which he promised to “build better and build greener”, but also “build faster”, and adjust planning regulations to “build a more beautiful Britain”. If you guessed Mr Johnson has a passion for ‘building’, you’d be correct. The overall gist of today’s announcements was […]

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The Dow Jones had a tough time deciding where it wanted to go after the bell, with US housing market news neither going one way or the other. After dropping over 150 points, the index bounced, fluctuated and now sits 0.34% up at 25,959 points. The confusion began with the headline that monthly home sales […]

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FTSE 100 construction company Taylor Wimpey showed its desire to return to business as usual, as it announced gradual returns to regular construction work alongside some areas of healthy activity. The company said that the entirety of its staff had returned from furlough, while the majority of its English and Welsh sites had resumed regular […]

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New data revealed on Tuesday that house prices in the UK were stable last month before the measures to contain COVID-19 were put in place. According to the latest Halifax House Price Index, UK house prices in March were 3% higher than the same month a year earlier. Meanwhile, house prices in Britain were flat […]

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New data on Wednesday from the Office for National Statistics revealed that house prices grew at a slower rate in January. Average house prices in Britain rose by 1.3% over the year to January 2020, down from the 1.7% growth seen in December 2019. The data from the Office for National Statistics is before the […]

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British people are known for buying property in other European countries like Spain and France for a plethora of reasons. Some want to be as close as possible to a selection of the world’s finest wines in Bordeaux or Alsace. Others are happy to trade the often-dreadful British weather for the rocky backdrop and nightlife […]

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The UK’s construction PMIs recovered from a slow start to 2020, with its best monthly performance since 2015. The ‘Boris bounce’ describes an influx of demand for housebuilding and commercial building work since the breaking of the political deadlock last December, with the highest rate of new construction orders since 2015. This brought about the […]

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Digbeth has been named the top area in Birmingham for residential property investment, new data from SevenCapital revealed. It was announced earlier this month that HS2, the high-speed rail network which connects London to Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, will be going ahead. This development is likely to give Birmingham a further boost in popularity as […]

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The Board of Triple Point Social Housing REIT (LON:SOHO) announced on Tuesday that it had completed a block acquisition of several properties across England. The company acquired six housing properties and a care home, for a consideration of £18.3 million, excluding costs. Its acquisition comprises a total of 91 units in total, 43 of which […]

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UK supermarket real estate investor Supermarket Income REIT (LON:SUPR) announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to acquire Sainsbury’s (LON:SBRY) store in Hessle for a consideration of £34.0 million. The site has been bought from Reassure Limited, and excluding acquisition costs, represents a net initial yield of 5.5%. The 13 acre site was developed in […]

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Prices of British houses have risen at their fastest pace in nearly three months, as the property market looks to stabilize following a turbulent few months. The last three months have given some reassurance for the British people and British house prices, and a reflection in rising house prices may mean that some consumer confidence […]

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New data revealed that house prices rose in the month of January as the outcome of December’s general election seems to have provided some political stability. According to the latest Halifax House Price Index, house prices in January were 4.1% higher than in the same period a year prior. The data also revealed that house […]

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Kate Kirby, Construction & Infrastructure Partner at global legal business, DWF (LON:DWF), offered a pessimistic outlook on the construction sector. With global equities looking back fondly at 2017 and 2018, 2019 and the start of 2020 have offered little in the way of certainty or reasons to celebrate. Markets have been weighed down by prevailing […]

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Tritax Big Box REIT PLC (LON:BBOX) have told the market that they expect strong trading across 2020, which has seen them build on an impressive update in August. Tritax Big Box said that it expects a year of growth, as the value of its warehouse portfolio rose in 2019 due to growth in the market […]

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REIT, Shaftesbury plc (LON:SHB), the company with a 15.2 acre portfolio in London’s West End, reported stable demand and high footfall during the three months covering the 2019-2020 festive period. The company said it achieved £8.0 million of leasing transactions at or above September 2019 ERVs during the three months to 31 December 2019. It […]

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Property Franchise Group (LON:TPFG) saw its shares rally during the Tuesday session, after posting modest progress for the financial year ended 31 December 2019. The company’s statement to its shareholders read, “The Group has successfully navigated a difficult year for UK residential property and performed in line with market expectations, delivering growth in both revenues […]

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Despite pressure from US firms and government, the UK has given Huawei (SHE:002502) the green light to access the majority of its incoming 5G network. The notable caveat of this agreement is that Huawei will be able to use its infrastructure and equipment on all ‘non-core’ areas of the system; such as base stations and […]

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Well-known home of the cheap tipple, Wetherspoons (LON:JDW), enjoyed a strong festive period, which was crowned by the announcement that it would be expanding its pub portfolio during 2020. The company reported like-for-like sales growth of 4.7% during the 12 weeks to the 19th of January alongside sales growth of 4.2%. This positive financial performance […]

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Intu Properties (LON:INTU) have told shareholders on Monday that they are considering an equity raise at the end of February. Intu have seen a turbulent few months of trading, and the firm said that the discussions over the equity raise will allow to fix its balance sheets. Reports said that the firm was looking to […]

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New data revealed on Monday that UK house prices have grown at a record rate following last month’s general election. Rightmove’s House Price Index revealed that the price of property coming to market increased by 2.3%, making it the “largest monthly rise” ever seen at this time of the year. Between 8 December and 11 […]

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Data revealed on Friday that 75% of income is required to rent in the nation’s capital. The latest research by the lettings and sales agent Benham and Reeves revealed that the amount of net income needed to pay rent has increased to 45.5% in England, and accounts for 74.8% of the average salary in London. […]

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Cairn Homes (LON:CRN) have given shareholders a confident outlook going forward into 2020. The firm alluded to strong growth in sales and revenue in 2019, in a time where the property market has hit been hit Brexit complications and external shocks. In a trading update for the year ended December 31, the company said its […]

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Vistry Group PLC (LON:VTY) have told shareholders on Wednesday that they expect to deliver record full year profit. The firm, who is formerly known as Bovis Homes as mentioned the political and economic uncertainties as a stagnating factor on the British property market. Despite these complications, it seems that Vistry have managed to shake off […]

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Persimmon (LON:PSN) have told shareholders that it expects a decline in full year revenue, however profit will meet expectations. Shares in Persimmon trade at 2,823p (+0.97%). 15/1/20 10:47BST. Across the annual period, the firm said that revenue is expected to total £3.65 billion, a 2.4% fall from £3.74 billion last year. Notably, new housing revenue […]

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Grafton Group Plc (LON:GFTU) have said that their trading in November and December has been better than expected in an update on Tuesday. Grafton said that the home building and property market still remains “subdued”. The building materials supplier expects to report adjusted operating profit of about £202 million for 2019, compared to £194.5 million […]

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French private equity firm AnaCap Financial Partners announced on Tuesday that it had invested in a newbuild Grade A office in Paris. The acquisition is being made through an off-plan forward contract of the 16,300 square metre asset in Bobigny. This allows the company to add a presence within the active Paris property market, which […]

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Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) have told the market that they expect their results to be in line with expectations. The firm had alluded to both political and economic complications across the 2019 trading year, as the property market was hit by external shocks. The FTSE 100 trader said that the housing market remained stable in […]

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Savills PLC (LON:SVS) have said that annual performance will be at the upper end of performance on Monday, causing shares to spike. Savills shares spiked 7.27% on Monday to 1,232p. 13/1/20 11:04BST. The firm said that annual performance will be at the higher end of guidance due to “excellent” performance in the UK, significant growth […]

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MJ Gleeson (LON:GLE) have seen a mixed performance in its first half, but have remained confident to deliver expectations. The firm said that it expects an overall “successful” result for the firm at the end of its financial year in June. Shares in Gleeson trade at 948p (-1.60%). 9/1/20 13:05BST. The householder said that its […]

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UK house prices grew by the smallest amount since September 2012, new data revealed on Wednesday. Indeed, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday that UK average house prices grew by 0.7% over the year to October 2019, amounting to £233,000. The Office for National Statistics said that, over the past three years, there […]

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Properties located on festive road names with “Christmas” in them have the highest average sold price, new data revealed on Wednesday. GetAgent.co.uk took a look at which festive road names have properties on them with the highest average sold price since last Christmas. It is no coincidence that road names containing the word “Christmas” makes […]

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New build homebuyer activity is expected to spike, new research revealed on Tuesday. A new study by Stone Real Estate revealed that the level of new build properties being sold increases as we approach the December period. This contrasts sales across the regular market, which drop in the run-up to the festive season. The figures […]

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Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust (LON: SREI) announced on Tuesday that they had been disposing their lower yield assets during the six months to September 30th 2019, against a backdrop of decreased NAV returns and a ‘challenging market’. The Group began the update by telling shareholders that they had disposed of £45 million worth of […]

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Data revealed on Monday the prime streets in London where buyer activity remains “robust”. The findings are set against the backdrop of a wider property market freeze amid an uncertain political climate as the nation prepares to depart from the European Union. The London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves took a look at […]

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The price of property coming to market fell by 1.3% this month, new data revealed on Monday. Meanwhile, there were 14.9% fewer new sellers than in the same period a year prior, Rightmove’s House Price Index revealed, the largest year-on-year drop since August 2009. The report said that sellers were deterred by bleak price growth […]

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New data revealed on Thursday that UK annual house price growth slowed down in October to 0.9% – the lowest growth seen in 2019. Halifax’s House Price Index indicated that house prices in October were 0.9% higher than those recorded a year prior. Meanwhile, the data shows that house prices in October were 0.1% lower […]

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There was little change in UK house price growth for the month of October, new data revealed on Tuesday. Nationwide’s House Price Index revealed that annual house price growth remained below 1% for the eleventh consecutive month, at 0.4%. Additionally, the data also reveals a month-on-month rise of 0.2%. The data had previously revealed that […]

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REIT Real Estate Investors plc (LON: RLE) announced that it had changed its variable interest rate facility to a fixed rate loan facility. The loan sum amounts to £10.0 million and will be fixed at an annual interest rate of 3.129% per annum until 30 November 2023. Following completion of the new facility, the Company […]

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Nationwide said on Tuesday that house price growth remained subdued in September. Indeed, Nationwide’s House Price Index revealed that UK annual house prices grew by 0.2% in September. This marks the tenth consecutive month in which annual price growth has been below 1%. As for the month of September itself, house prices saw a monthly […]

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New data revealed on Monday that buyer demand dropped in Q3, though Glasgow remains the most highly demanded homebuyer location in the UK. Springbok Properties released its latest Property Hotspots Index for Q3, looking at buyer demand levels across 100 spots in the UK and how this differs from Q2. The data shows that UK […]

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New research revealed on Friday that, on average, boroughs with a tech giant in the neighbourhood have an average rental cost that is 44% higher than the London average. Howsy, the lettings management platform, looked at the current cost of renting in boroughs that have Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and […]

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Properties in England have experienced the strongest rental growth in the past five years, new data revealed on Wednesday. The latest research by Ideal Flatmate has examined where in the UK has experienced the largest raise in rental growth over the course of the past five years. The data shows that properties in England have […]

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British real estate investment trust Shaftesbury plc (LON: SHB) posted consistent full-year progress across its performance fundamentals. The Company told shareholders on Wednesday that its food and drink and retail occupiers reported good footfall and sales growth. Regarding its leasing performance, the Group booked ‘robust’ leasing activity alongside ‘good demand’ for its regular space It […]

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The difficult start to the weak was continued, especially in already-fragile Eurozone indices, by Tuesday’s political turmoil. The well-documented and precedent-setting rejection on the UK Parliament shutdown began the furore, but not to be outdone, the US followed later in the day with its long-awaited impeachment inquiry. Markets will no doubt suffer more before they […]

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The Pound Sterling rallied to four month highs against the Euro, following the Supreme Court’s verdict, which deemed Boris Johnson’s prorogation of Parliament not only illegal but null and void. Speaking on the day’s movements following the verdict, Spreadex Financial Analyst Connor Campbell commented, “Celebrating Boris Johnson’s latest defeat – his short premiership has so […]

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Healthcare-focused real estate investment trust Impact Healthcare REIT PLC (LON: IHR) announced on Monday morning that it had acquired a property asset outside of Bristol. The exchange of contracts for the Argentum Lodge Care Home facility was undertaken for a consideration of £6.95 million, with initial rental income of £0.467 million. Speaking on the acquisition, […]

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New data revealed on Friday that the average price for property transactions last year was at its highest during the summer months. The research from GetAgent.co.uk, the estate agent comparison website, shows that the average price for property transactions last year was at its highest over the summer at £265,546. This figure is 20.5% higher […]

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New data revealed on Tuesday that, from the point of listing online to accepting an offer, three bedroom homes are the quickest to sell across the nation. The estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, said that so far in 2019 three bedroom homes are taking an average of 122 days to sell across the UK. Two […]

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According to the UK’s largest property website, Rightmove Plc (LON: RMV), the UK housing market suffered its first price dip for September for eight years (since its last dip in 2010). The announcement came as average property prices dipped 0.2% or £730 in comparison with August; an irregular shift from the expected trend of a […]

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UK house prices increased by 1.8% in August, new data on Friday showed. Halifax’s House Price Index revealed that for the month of August, house prices were 1.8% higher than in the same month a year prior. On a monthly basis, Halifax said, house prices rose by 0.3%. Additionally, the data revealed that, for the […]

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Annual house price growth in the UK has remained below 1% for the ninth consecutive month, new data revealed on Friday. According to Nationwide’s House Price Index, house prices in August rose 0.6% year-on-year. This follows a 0.3% annual increase recorded just a month before in July. Prices remain unchanged month-on-month after taking account of […]

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UK house price growth remained subdued in July, new data from Nationwide revealed on Wednesday. Annual house price growth remained below 1% for the eighth month in a row in July, with the monthly rise at 0.3%. House prices also increased by 0.3% when compared to the same period a year earlier. In June, Nationwide […]

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The average London property price stands at £654,925 for July 2019, according to current Zoopla estimates. But what if you could spend the equivalent of this elsewhere in the world? We take a look at what roughly £650,000 can get you in three cities dotted around Europe. Milan, Italy Located in the northern Italian region […]

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UK house price growth in June remained weak as uncertainty surrounding the nation’s departure from the European Union prevails, new data from Nationwide reveals. House prices grew by 0.5% compared to last year, down from the 0.6% growth recorded in May. “UK annual house price growth remained below 1% for the seventh consecutive month in […]

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UK house prices rose 5.2% during the three months to May 2019, according to data posted by Halifax. This increase occurred at the fastest annual rate since the start of 2017. House prices in the three months to May were 5.2% higher than in the same three months a year prior. The nation’s largest mortgage […]

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Telford Homes reported its final results for the year ending 31 March, sending shares downwards on Wednesday. The house builder said that revenue for the year was up 12% to £354.3 million, compared to £316.2 million. This was attributed to a strategic increase in build to rent developments from 21% to 31%. However, profits for […]

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Galliford Try has rejected a £950 million takeover bid from rival housebuilder Bovis, sending shares soaring on the back of the news. The house builder confirmed it had received a bid from Bovis, however it said it had rejected the offer after concluding that ‘it does not fully value the Linden Homes and Partnerships & […]

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Crest Nicholson (LON:CRST) announced Peter Truscott as its new chief executive, sending shares soaring on Tuesday. The FTSE 250 house builder said that Truscott would assume the role following the end of his current contract with Galliford Try later in September this year. Mr Truscott is set to replace Patrick Bergin at Crest Nicholson, who […]

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Persimmon announced it is introducing a ‘customer care improvement’ plan, which caused shares to fall on Thursday. The house builder announced the measure after mounting criticism regarding the quality of its properties. As part of the plan, Persimmon said it would offer home buyers the option to retain 1.5% of the value of the property […]

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Savills reported its final 2018 results for the year to December-end, sending shares downwards during Thursday morning trading. The real estate company posted a 10% rise in group revenue to £1.76 billion. However, statutory profit before tax across the period fell 3% to £109.4 million. Meanwhile, underlying basic earnings per share was up 3% to […]

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Countrywide reported its preliminary results for the year ending December 31 on Friday, with losses widening. The real estate agent said that group income for the 12-month period was £627.1 million, falling 7%. Meanwhile, group adjusted earnings before depreciation interest, tax and amortisation halved to £32.7 million. This was inclusive £2.2 million of charges from […]

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Taylor Wimpey said it has enjoyed a ‘positive start’ to 2019, after announcing itsfull-year results for 2018. The housebuilder reported growth in pre-tax profit of 5.5% up to £856.8 million, compared to £812.0 million posted back in 2017. Overall profit for the year totalling also rose to£656.6 million, compared to £555.3 million reported in 2017. […]

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Persimmon pre-tax profits for 2018 surpassed £1.1 billion, with the company benefiting in particular from the government help-to-buy scheme. Persimmon reported annual profits of £1.091 billion, up 13% from £966 million in 2017. This was largely as a result of help-to-buy, which accounted for almost half of all homes sold. However, the housing minister has […]

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Purplebricks shares (LON:PURP) plunged more than 30 percent on Thursday after the company cut its sales forecasts for the year. The online real estate agent said that anticipated revenue will ‘not be sufficient to meet expectations’ for the year ahead. Whilst Purplebricks said revenue would be 15-20% ahead of the year before, the company warned […]

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UK house prices fell again in January, down 2.9% according to the latest monthly figures from Halifax. Halifax, which is the nation’s largest mortgage lender, said this marked the second time since 2017 that the UK house prices fell at the start of the year. The bank’s house price index figures revealed that the average […]

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London house prices fell 1.2 per cent month-on-month in November, according to the latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Overall, annual house price growth in the UK hit 2.8 per cent for the month, with London and the South-East dragging down figures. The statistics revealed that the lowest growth was indeed […]

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Bovis Homes has reported that it is in line with expectations, as the housebuilder built 3% more homes than last year. The group said on Wednesday that it has seen “encouraging” early signs for trading this year and that it expects a record year of profit. Bovis Homes built 3,759 homes last year, selling for […]

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Persimmon announced on Tuesday morning that it expected its annual profit to be “modestly” ahead of current market expectations. Total group revenue was 4% higher than the year earlier, coming in at £3.7 billion. This compares to the £3.6 billion figure in 2017. New housing revenues increased by 4% to £3.55 billion. Additionally, legal completion […]

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New data from Project Etopia has revealed that house prices fell in 85% of London’s boroughs. Amid a difficult time for the UK property market, prices in the capital have slumped by an average of 7.6% over the past year. The past year was the second year running that house prices in London fell, where […]

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A new analysis from the Yorkshire Building Society has revealed that first-time buyer mortgage approvals hit a record high in 2018. Despite higher UK house prices, mortgage approvals hit a 10-year high allowing an increase of 362,800 first-time buyers to take out mortgages in 2018 compared to 2017. The year 2018 saw 367,038 first-time buyers […]

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A new report from estate agent Hamptons International has revealed that Londoners are leaving the capital in huge numbers to avoid the high property prices. The estate agent found that the value of property bought outside of London is currently the highest since 2007. This year, Londoners bought property totalling £30 billion outside of the […]

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A new report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed that house prices will continue to stagnate in 2019. The surveyors and valuers have warned that the market will enter the third year of decline as sales volumes are expected to fall around 5% and the house price growth will reach a […]

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The UK property market is likely to be hit by continued Brexit uncertainty, a survey has warned. The latest report conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) predicts that both prices and the number of houses being sold will continue to decline in the coming months. Demand fell again for the month, with […]

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A report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has shown that the UK property is the weakest since 2012 and Brexit concerns will continue to hit the market into 2019. According to the report, the number of houses being bought and sold will continue to fall over the next three years whilst the […]

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Shares in the Housebuilder Abbey fell this morning after the group warned of rising costs and “uncertain external conditions”. The group issued a trading update on Friday, revealing a rise in pre-tax profit from €23.42 million last year to €23.93 million. Abbey’s year-on-year revenue rose 22% in its first half-year results from €90.4 million to […]

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Berkeley Group announced on Friday that it will raise its profit guidance for the year by over 5%. The housebuilder will raise profit forecast after a “resilient” start to the year. This is despite pre-tax profit for the first of the year falling from £539.9 million a year ago to £401.2 million. Revenue also fell […]

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New figures from Halifax have shown that UK house prices are growing at the slowest rate in six years. The figures released today reveal house prices grew just 0.3% in the three months to the end of November compared to the same period last year. This is compared to the 1.5% annual growth that was […]

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The London borough of Lewisham has announced to cut housing waiting list through building ‘prefab villages’. Planners working in the borough have approved 34 homes that will be built within a new seven-storey timber-framed building in south-east London. The accommodation will be provided on a temporary basis to homeless families and will be completed in […]

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A new report has called on the government to scrap the stamp duty for pensioners, encouraging downsizing. The study by the Policy Exchange found that single people aged over 65 own and live in 1.1 million homes in the UK with two or more spare bedrooms. The report will suggest that new housing purpose-built for […]

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UK house prices have increased over November, growing by 1.9%. According to Nationwide, house prices have picked up by 0.3% on a month-by-month basis but remain “relatively subdued”. This week saw the Bank of England’s Brexit analysis, which warned that a no-deal scenario could lead to house prices plunging by 30%. The building society announced […]

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New data from the Bank of England has shown mortgage approvals in the UK to jump to a nine-year high last month. In October, the number of mortgages approved increased to 67,086. In the same month, consumer borrowing fell to 7.5% – the slowest level since March 2015. EY Item Club analyst Howard Archer said: […]

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Telford Homes has revealed a jump in profit for the first half of the year. The housebuilder reported first-half profits to increase to £10.1 million, an increase of 16%. Total revenue grew by 31% to £129.6 million. Despite the positive results for the first half of the year, Telford Homes said that as a company […]

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A property law firm has found signs of recovery in the Aberdeen property market. Aberdein Considine has said that an improving economy may have led to a strengthening housing market, where house prices have increased for the first time in two years. The property law firm said that the city’s sales have risen by a […]

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A new report from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has shown that the construction of new social homes for rent has fallen by 80% over the past decade. Over one million families are on the waiting lists for housing for social rent, which at the current rate of construction will take 70 […]

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HM Revenue and Customs have said that government revenue from stamp duty has fallen 10% from this time last year. In 2017, total revenue generated totalled £2.605 billion and has fallen in the third quarter of 2018 to £2.347 billion. Phillip Hammond announced the immediate abolition of stamp duty for all properties up to £300,000 […]

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Since the financial crisis of 2008, housing markets across the world have begun to show signs of recovery. Nevertheless, some of the world’s biggest and most popular cities property markets are continuing to cool. So, which cities are struggling to sell? London Whilst previously consistently ranked as one of the leading prime luxury property markets, […]

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Telford Homes (LON:TEF) warned of the impact of Brexit uncertainty upon housing demand on Wednesday. The house builder said that an increasingly stagnating London property prices, alongside continued Brexit-related uncertainty had been having a negative impact upon the housing market. Specifically, house prices in the capital have fallen sharply compared to the rest of the […]

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House prices in England and Wales have fallen for the fifth month in a row, according to new data. Figures by Your Move showed an average fall of 0.2 percent over the month of July to £302,251. House prices are still 1.6 percent than the same period last year. Despite the average fall, cities including […]

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UK house prices continued to fall in May, according to the latest figures from Nationwide. The figures revealed that house prices fell by 0.2 percent month-on-month, marking the third fall in four months. On an annual basis, price growth weakened to 2.4 percent from 2.6 percent in April. Whilst UK house prices rose 2.4 per […]

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House prices in the UK have hit record highs, despite a continued slump in London and the South East. Annual house price inflation in parts of Wales has jumped by ten percent in the year to the end of March, according to the Your Move index. Prices in the City of London dramatically slumped by […]

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Crest Nicholson (LON:CRST) shares took a hit on Wednesday morning, after the company issued a profit warning. The housebuilder said that full-year profits would be at the lower end of its forecasts. This was attributed to a flat pricing environment alongside inflationary pressures. Specifically, operating margins for the year are expected to be at 18 […]

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Telford Homes (LON:TEF) said it expects to deliver record profits for the year in part due to the shortage of housing in London. The housing builder said it anticipates pre-tax profits to be up by almost a third for the year to March-end, despite a general downturn trend in the housing market across the capital. […]

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Since before its construction began in 2009, Crossrail has been highly anticipated as a game-changing railway line that could have a positive and significant impact on London and the South East. Set to be fully operational by December 2019, such is Crossrail’s forecasted impact through improving access into the Capital – by bringing 1.5 million […]

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The Property Franchise Group posted strong results on Tuesday following a year of organic growth boosted by acquisitions. The online/hybrid estate agency revealed a 33% increase in profit before tax driven by a 23% jump in revenue to £10.2m. The Property Franchise Group has recently changed its name from MartinCo to reflect the firms transformation […]

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Londoners pay on average four times more Stamp Duty than the rest of UK, according to research from London Central Portfolio. According to the data, Greater London proved the biggest contributor to Stamp Duty at around 39 percent. The research revealed that the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the City of Westminster alone […]

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The UK Government has announced plans to “professionalise” the real estate sector, requiring all agents to hold a qualification. On Sunday, Housing & Communities Secretary Sajid Javid announced the introduction of extra protections for buyers, as the government looks to crack down on “rogue” real estate agents. As it stands, anyone can practice as a […]

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When someone says they’re moving to South London, they invariably mean Clapham – or Balham, at a push. But with house prices in these areas spiralling out of control, its time to look a little further afar – luckily, South London still has plenty of charming areas which are just as nice, and better value […]

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