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The latest articles on selling
The challenges facing first time buyers and uspizers right now all boil down to one thing: affordability. And buyers in the south of England are suffering the most on this front. Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, takes a look at what’s happening in the housing market.
The supply of homes for sale has hit a five year high with 20% more homes on the market compared to this time last year.
Buyer confidence is improving and 12% more homes are going under offer compared to this time last year. Mortgage approvals for home purchases are also up 32%.
Seller discounts narrow in spring 2024 as more sales are agreed. Momentum is growing in the housing market and house prices don't need to fall further to support the continued recovery in sales.
From keeping chains moving to negotiating on your behalf, having a good solicitor is as important when you're selling a house as when you're buying one.
9 in 10 homeowners who sold up in 2023 made 25% in profit, with the average seller of a £275,000 property earning £74,000. How much money did your home make?
Buyers are back in market and demand is now 11% up on this time last year. This is good news for sellers, as the number of sales agreed climbs 15%.
Where in the UK can you extract the most cash from your home by downsizing from a detached property to a semi? Let’s find out.
