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How to sell your home in 30 days and move before Christmas

The latest research by national home buying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has revealed that it’s bad news for UK home sellers with the target of moving home before Christmas.

Data from Yes Homebuyers shows that so far this year, the time it’s taking from an initial buyer enquiry until the completion of a property sale is 140 days on average.

This is 10% longer than the time it...

High-end home buyers are opting for bigger homes in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic

High-end homebuyers ditch flats for detached homes in lifestyle 360

High-end home buyers are opting for bigger homes in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and paying more for them, while transactions and the price paid for flats has fallen.

The latest research by high-net-worth (HNW) mortgage broker, Enness Global , analysed property sales by property type at £5m and over across England and Wales, looking at the average sold price and what...

Cash is still king unless you’re a high-end London homebuyer

Cash is still king unless you’re a high-end London homebuyer

Record-low interest rates have helped boost an influx of buyer demand with many taking advantage to borrow more than they may have in different market conditions. As a result, the average price of mortgage funded property sales is now 10% higher than properties purchased by cash buyers in Great Britain.

This is according to the latest research by high-net-worth (HNW) mortgage broker...

Freehold property hot spots

Freehold price premiums hit 233% as freehold property hotspots revealed

Leasehold vs Freehold House Prices

The appeal of freehold over a leasehold is obvious when it comes to price. Currently across England, the average sold price of freehold in the last year is £327,276; 73% more than a leasehold. In Wales, freehold premiums are 46% higher than leasehold house prices.

In London, the average price paid for a freehold in the last year is...

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Research reveals buyers need to act now to reap stamp duty discounts

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that so far this year, the time it takes to sell a property has increased by 14% when compared to last year. With an average time of 144 days or nearly five months, from listing to completing, homebuyers looking to take advantage of the recently announced stamp duty holiday need to act now.

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Seasonal cycle suggests house prices won't drop until summer 2022

Research from the national estate agent, Keller Williams UK , explains why UK house price growth could remain buoyant until at least summer 2022.

House prices have reached phenomenal highs since the start of the pandemic, a shortage of supply and ever-increasing demand means homes are selling for handsome sums and at breakneck speed. It has left many industry experts and commentators...

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