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Relocation experts 1st Move International Removals have analysed rental yields and property taxes, to identify the countries likely to offer the most significant returns for property investors. Lithuania ranks as the best country to invest in property, with an investment score of 7.10 out of 10. Lithuania offers a compelling investment opportunity for property buyers, with a …

House prices in Stoke-on-Trent surged 17.2% during the year to September 2024, making it the best performing area for the UK market, according to the Halifax. Slough experienced a rise of 14.9% in house prices, and, in Oldham, the cost of a home increased by 14.6%. Research from Halifax earlier this year found that 73% of house purchases in Slough were made by first-time buyers. Top ten UK ...

Scotland saw a lower rise in house prices compared to the rest of the UK, with properties in the country now £209,959, +2.4% more than the year before. In England, house prices in the North West were up +5.3% compared to the previous year, with properties now costing an average £238,832 – the strongest growth of any English region. London retains the highest average house price in the UK ...

Fundamentally it expects to see the range of buyers and their purchasing power gradually increase over the next five years, albeit stamp duty surcharges and regulatory reform are likely to constrain activity among private buy to let investors. Consequently, Savills predicts overall house price growth of between 20% to 25% over that period, with …

The second homes market in England and Wales has been valued at over £43 billion, a record high despite the tax and regulation obstacles recently thrown at second home ownership. A survey by online agency Yopa says flats are the most common type of second home but with some regional variations – terraced houses are the top choice in the North East, and detached houses are favourite in the ...

Nearly one million price reductions have been recorded throughout 2024 – the largest number on record, data from analytics company TwentyEA has shown. This number is 8.1% higher than 2023 and 17.6% higher than 2019 and at a broader level means 38% of all concluded listings in 2024 had at least one price reduction. Compared with last year, the price reduction rate in 2024 has increased most ...

New analysis from Zoopla reveals that housing markets in Scotland and Northern England have the best prospects for house price growth in 2025. Meanwhile it cautions that Southern England continues to adjust to the impact of higher mortgage rates. Zoopla has assessed a range of key housing indicators including the affordability of homes, how quickly property is selling, how much asking prices ...

House prices and sales volumes are expected to grow in 2025 despite the fallout from Labour’s Budget, says Zoopla. The portal says the housing market returned to growth in 2024, with UK house prices recording average growth of 1.5% in the 12 months to October 2024. All regions and countries across the UK have recorded positive year-on …

In the world of property finance, bridging loans have emerged as a crucial tool for investors, developers, and homeowners alike. These short-term, property-backed loans offer a quick solution for various scenarios, from property purchases to refurbishment projects. However, as with any financial product, understanding the costs involved is paramount. Let’s delve into the intricacies of […]