UK property outstrips cryptocurrencies for return on investment
Bitcoin and Ethereum both beaten by house price gains during 2022
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Report reveals changing attitudes to equity release
The option can be a ‘financial lifeline’ for those at the end of an interest-only mortgage, says Mortgage Advice Bureau
International sales in London still lag pre-Covid levels
But 2022’s figure represents a rise on the previous year’s low, says Hamptons
Axel Springer withdraws Purplebricks board representative
After reviewing the position, Axel Springer has concluded that it will not maintain a board representative
Foxtons reports strong trading performance but identifies plenty of room for growth
Foxtons reveals plan to carry out operational improvements to fulfil ‘significant unfilled potential’
Estate agency completes purchase of rival firm
A new estate agency department will compliment the existing property services offering
Average length of time to sell a home increases 50% year-on-year
The average time to exchange a property by region varies, with northern regions taking the least time
Triple acquisition for well-known franchisees
Acquisitions remain a strong growth strategy for franchisees
Sharp rise in number of new properties listed for sale
The East of England has seen the smallest uplift in the level of new homes being listed, new data shows
Buy-to-let sees product choice return to levels not seen since August 2022
Mortgage lenders have made moves to entice new business despite some buy-to-let investors’ concerns surrounding rental income margins