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Advice for first-time buyers: house prices by region

It’s never been an easy feat to buy your first home, but with house prices now rising exponentially and without signs of stopping, it’s harder than ever before to fly the nest.

Homebuying: Is There Really a Financially Best Time to Buy?

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments we make in our lives. However, while the average house price in the UK is valued at £249,633, the cost of mortgages among other factors means that the total cost of the home-buying process can vary between individuals.

How to find a home that will appreciate in value

Some people invest in real estate so they can secure a steady influx of cash. If you buy a good property, take good care of it, and work with a property management company, you can establish steady cash flow and make some extra money – or even fund your retirement, if your portfolio is robust enough.

The warning signs that you should be considering a house move

The warning signs that you should be considering a house move

Between the costs of putting down a deposit, paying for the cleaners to make the house spic and span and also getting all your utilities and council tax sorted, should your home not be as good as you originally thought it was, you may simply want to stay there out of convenience, especially if your home is near your work or convenient for a trip to town.

Homebuyers advised not to wait as house prices rise

Homebuyers advised not to wait as house prices rise

House prices have risen again in the UK over the past year – which means that those hoping to buy a new home are advised not to wait.

Top property hotspots revealed in the Selling Points Index 2018

Top property hotspots revealed in the Selling Points Index 2018

The Selling Points Index 2018 has unveiled what cities are the most desirable for buyers and offer the best conditions for sellers to get a good price.

The long-term cost of owning your own home - is it worth it?

Buying a property in today’s market isn’t easy; especially if you’re looking to buy in a popular city location.

Parents pay £41,000 premium to live near top schools

Parents in Scotland need to pay an average of £41,441 more to live in the catchment area of a top performing state secondary school, according to new research from Bank of Scotland.

Where have all the movers gone?

Before the recession, there were about 1.6 million home sales a year in the UK, which plummeted to 860,000 in 2009 but has since recovered to around 1.2 million.

Predictions: Will article 50 affect the UK property market?

Wouldn’t it be glorious if we could look into the future and see what Article 50 truly holds for us? It would certainly help the property market.

How is the shape of the Prime Property Market post-Brexit?

How is the shape of the Prime Property Market post-Brexit?

The Prime Property Market has remained a key focus of the UK’s economy since the EU Referendum.

Million pound house sales on the rise

The number of million pound house sales in Great Britain in the first half of 2016 was 12% higher than in the first six months of 2015, according to the latest research by Lloyds Bank.

The rise of the million pound house

According to recent economic and financial studies, the number of homes in the UK that are worth one million pounds or more is going to rise significantly.

Why house rising prices may be killing the housing market

Why house rising prices may be killing the housing market

The continued proliferation of house prices has created an imbalance and slowly stagnating marketplace, which is slowly choking the life out of the sector in the UK.

Election ‘bounce’ short-lived as house price confidence slips from all time high

Confidence in the outlook for house price growth hit its highest level in four years following the General Election in May, but dropped back in June, according to the Halifax Housing Market Confidence Tracker.