‘Race for space’ fuels demand for property in prime regional markets
The desire for space and lifestyle change that has dominated the prime UK housing market since mid-2021 continues to shape the market.
NEWS ARCHIVES
Revealed: Scotland’s top places where house prices increased most in 2021
House prices increased by an average of 8.8% across Scotland last year, more than the UK average of 6.2%, new data shows.
Two-thirds of buyers say choice of property was ‘love at first sight’
Some 67% of home movers surveyed by Savills have stated that it was love at first sight, when asked how long it took to know their home was ‘the one’.
Is Purplebricks planning to sell-off embattled lettings division?
Recent regulatory failings have had an adverse impact on the business and pushed Purplebricks’ share price to new lows.
How many viewings does it take to sell a property?
New survey offers an indication of the number of viewings it takes to sell a home.
Major shift in the way ‘conveyancers and estate agents liaise with each other’
Conveyancing expert Lloyd Davies believes that the relationship between agents and conveyancers is improving, with a more professional and understanding approach becoming more prevalent.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: House. Partnership expands network; Knight Frank announces senior promotions
How can agents gain more property instructions in a less buoyant market?
Agents could potentially find it harder to secure instructions and transactions to manage if the market cools next year.
What impact did lockdown and SDLT holiday have on property transactions?
New data shows the impact of lockdown and stamp duty holiday on property transactions.