The price of the average UK home will rise by 50% in the next 10 years, say the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents. It has been forecasted that average UK house prices will rise to a mega £419,000 in the next ten years. From the £280,000 average price […]
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It is time to stop kidding yourself that London offers the British equivalent of the American dream. The glitz and glamour of our capital and of city life has masked the unrealistic expectations that are associated with living in London. When examining national statistics and location-based surveys, there are several recurrent factors that prove that […]
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Turn on ITV at 9pm and you’ll most likely be greeted by the latest period drama boasting stately homes, acres upon acres of gardens and the richest Brits around. Back then the only way to make an exhibition of your wealth was by owning the biggest, tallest house on the manor. Drawing rooms, libraries and sweeping […]
The ‘empty house’ phenomenon in sought-after areas is growing and growing. And now a London council have plans to put in place a scheme which, they hope, will stop this once and for all. Now, “buy-to-leave” investors could be fined up to £60,000 in an attempt to attack empty housing. This new plan only affects […]
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In the world of property prices, a lot can happen in a year – so it’s no surprise that seeing just how much how prices have changed across England and Wales is distressing. The ONS data reveals the most expensive areas in the UK, confirming the so-called “North-South divide”. The map reveals the stark contrast […]
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Ever sat on the London Underground dreaming of rolling hills, baby lambs and country roads where the kids can ride their bikes? You’re probably not alone, but taking the plunge and upping sticks to the countryside may be an irrevocable decision! And with London house prices increasing rapidly, moving out of the capital means you […]
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