Research shows buying cheaper than renting in all UK regions
New research has revealed that average monthly mortgage repayments are less than average rental prices in every UK region.
Share of Government-funded homes in sub-rental market drops to 44%
New statistics show that in 2017, just 44% of homes constructed through government funding programmes in England were for social or affordable rent in 2017.
Financial commitments of homeownership deters renters from property ladder
New results suggest that many people in Britain not looking to get on the housing ladder just don’t want the financial commitment of homeownership.
May RICS Report points to supply stability whilst activity remains flat
May saw buyer demand slip whilst new instructions edged into positive territory for the first time since 2016.
Could overpricing and oversupply be slowing down the market?
A property search engine has warned that overpricing and oversupply of properties could be stalling activity in the market.
London sees lowest proportion of residential properties sold
Recent data shows that the proportion of properties sold in London during 2017 was lower than anywhere else in England or Wales.
Latest data shows fall in sales volumes
The latest data has revealed that the number of completed UK property transactions is down by 15.4% on the previous year.
Mortgage brokers used by under a third of FTBs
Recent research has found that only 28% of those taking their first steps on the property ladder intend to fund their property purchase with a mortgage arranged by a broker.
Survey suggests housing market broken at every level
Recent research suggests that the UK housing market is struggling at every level.
Tracker shows Completions via intermediaries hits all-time high for FTBs
Recent research has revealed that the first three months of 2018 saw over three-quarters of first-time buyers mortgage applications via intermediaries led to a completion.
May sees house price growth slow
The most recent data shows that in the three months to May, house prices were 1.9% higher than the corresponding period in 2017.
Cambridge million pound homes selling twice as fast as UK average
New research has revealed that Cambridge homes with a value of over £1 million are selling twice as fast as the national average.
Quarter of parents would charge interest on home loan to children
Recent research has revealed that 25.6% of parents would charge interest on a home loan made to their children.
Demand for five-year fixed rate remortgages grows to almost half of market
The latest data has revealed that demand for five-year fixed rate remortgages has hit a six month high in terms of total remortgage market share.
Conveyancing markets shows limited sign of growth new report suggests
A new report suggests that the residential conveyancing market has shown little sign of growth due to a period of fluctuating trends over the last few years.
HMLR Service Suspension – 16 & 17 June
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has announced that their online services will be suspended during the 16 and 17 June for essential maintenance.
City house price growth sees 4.9% uplift
Recent data and analysis has revealed that UK city house prices have seen an uplift of 4.9% over the last year.
April sees fall in sales received for registration
April saw a fall in the number of sales received for registration. According to HM Land Registry data, the total saw a month-on-month drop of 11,876.
Bank of Mum and Dad continues to play key part in housing market
New research suggests that ‘The Bank of Mum and Dad’ continues to play a key role in access to the 2018 housing market.
Couple return home to 6ft fence put up by farmer
A newlywed couple were horrified to back from their holiday to a 6ft high fence outside their front window.
