The average price of a detached home has increased by more than £60,000 since March 2020, research by the Halifax has found. The analysis, based on data from the Halifax House Price Index and conducted in partnership with IHS Markit, found that the cost of detached properties in the UK has risen at almost twice
A study analysed searches for popular holiday destinations, along with terms like “holiday to”, “flights to” and “hotel in” to see which locations came out on top. The study by LuxuryHotel.com found that the Middle Eastern city of Dubai was the UK’s favourite, with 106,650 searches a month from prospective holiday-goers. The term “flights to
The number of people taking their first step on to the property ladder with a mortgage last year is estimated to have topped 400,000 for the first time since 2006. But Yorkshire Building Society (YBS), which made the calculations, said it is unlikely that first-time buyer numbers will continue to be seen at this level
Have you been thinking of moving home, but keep putting it off until 2022? With the new year just around the corner, A leading property website says it is seeing lots of home-hunters starting to put their moving plans into action. Rightmove says there are signs of a ‘closer to normal’ market in 2022 The
More than 13 years after the 2008 crash Durham and Hartlepool are the last two places in the UK where property prices are yet to recover to pre-crash levels, reveals research by home setup service Just Move In. Property prices have surged during the pandemic, with the average home hitting record levels, but parts of
Households have been urged to prepare for the risk of flooding after the Met office predicted a wetter than normal winter. According to money.co.uk, if you’re affected by flood or storm damage and you want to make a claim on your home insurance policy, there are several steps you must take immediately, in order to
Are you thinking of selling your home in the new year, but planning to wait until January? Sellers often wait until well after Christmas to get their home on the market, but estate agents are reporting that more people are getting a head-start on 2022 by preparing to sell now. Rightmove saw a 14% jump
House prices in the North West and Yorkshire could grow more than any other part of the UK according to latest research. New figures from estate agents Savills show the average cost of a home in the region is predicted to rise to £272,732 by 2026 compared to the current average of £229,572. The increase
Around 550,000 homes across Britain are estimated to be going through the sales process, says a property website. This is lower than the 700,000 homes changing hands in June, when home-buyers rushed to obtain the maximum discounts available under the stamp duty holiday. Rightmove said that, with fewer sales now being dealt with, there are
A leading property sales portal has found people are searching for homes near to train stations as the gradual return to offices begins. With a quick route into the office rising up the priority list again for commuters, Right Move says it has seen a big jump in buyer searches for homes near commuter stations