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Surge in sales agreed
New sales agreed, a key measure of market confidence and activity, were up 13% in the first 3 weeks of January compared to the same...
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Feb 2, 20241 min read


Landlord intentions for 2024
Just one quarter (24%) of landlords intend to increase rents in 2024, while 68% intend to maintain them at current levels and 8% plan to...
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Jan 27, 20241 min read


Mortgage lending metrics
Mortgage borrowers on fixed rates have already escaped the worst of the interest rate rises and the direction of travel for rates is...
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Jan 23, 20241 min read


January jump in asking prices
The average new seller asking price rose by 1.3%, the biggest price rise for January since 2020. This is over double the 20-year average...
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Jan 21, 20241 min read


Lenders slash mortgage rates
Many big mortgage lenders are in fierce competition and slashing rates. The average five-year fix is now 5.55%, down from its peak of...
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Jan 17, 20241 min read


Going solo: the changing demand for detached homes
The latest data shows over 900,000 property transactions across England and Wales took place in the last 12 months. Terraced houses...
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Jan 15, 20241 min read


Medium-term outlook for UK housing market
Looking across the average of published house price forecasts, UK house prices are expected to soften marginally in 2024 (by an average...
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Jan 8, 20241 min read


Is AI reshaping the property industry?
Artificial Intelligence left its imprint on the property market landscape in 2023, starting to reshape the way things operate. 48% of...
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Jan 4, 20241 min read


Second home hotspots
Cornwall has been ranked as the top hotspot in the UK for second homes, with 9,425 currently located there. Kensington and Chelsea came...
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Dec 26, 20231 min read


Days of Christmas | Stop here, Santa!
The weather may be cold but there is plenty of heat in Christmas-related street names! Topping the list is North Pole Road in Maidstone...
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Dec 24, 20231 min read


Days of Christmas | What's on the wish list?
One timeless tradition that adds a sparkle to the holiday spirit is the creation of Christmas wish lists. Every year, many people write a...
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Dec 22, 20231 min read


Days of Christmas | Christmas no 1
LadBaby has been the UK Christmas number 1 single for the past five years, with hits: 'Food Aid’, 'Sausage Rolls for Everyone’, 'Don’t...
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Dec 20, 20231 min read


Improvements in affordability
Comparing affordability levels through time helps us understand when a market needs to slow down (affordability is overstretched) or when...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read


Days of Christmas | 'Tis the spending season
The season of gift giving is upon us. The UK plans to spend a total of £27.6 billion on Christmas gifts in 2023, up 37% from £20.1...
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Dec 16, 20231 min read


Days of Christmas | Oh! Christmas tree
Resplendent with twinkling lights and cherished ornaments, the Christmas tree is a symbol of warmth, tradition, and the spirit of giving....
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Dec 14, 20231 min read


Days of Christmas | Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
The Three Wise Men followed a star in search of the newborn king, giving gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. However, gifting a home...
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Dec 12, 20231 min read


Families rent smaller homes
Rising rents and the cost of living are impacting the choices that renters make when selecting their homes. An increased number of...
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Dec 10, 20231 min read


Days of Christmas | Merry moving
As we approach Christmas, 61% of respondents say "Ho-Ho-No!" to any refurbishments or fixer-uppers, wanting to move in hassle free in the...
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Dec 8, 20231 min read


How long do we stay in our homes?
People move more often than they expect to, one of the findings revealed in the recently-released Property Academy Home Moving Trends...
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Dec 2, 20231 min read


⚖ Autumn Statement 2023 Key headlines ⚖
In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced support for low-income renters by raising the Local Housing Allowance to cover the...
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Nov 30, 20231 min read

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