A third of homes for sale are cheaper to buy than rent, with the average first-time buyer saving £93 a month on a mortgage instead of renting.
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New research finds that period properties cost the equivalent of a small mortgage in maintenance and upkeep.
New data reveals the huge energy savings found with new-build homes, cutting bills by 57% or £1,685 a year on average.
The Bank Rate has remained unchanged for the sixth time in a row since it was raised from 5% to 5.25% in August 2023. Meanwhile, average mortgage rates on two- and five-year fixed rate deals have increased for the first time in six months.
Mortgage rates are not expected to fall further this year, but rising wages are likely to improve affordability for buyers as house prices stay flat.
UK house prices have fallen -0.2% in the last year, bringing the average house price to £263,800. Here’s whether house prices are rising or falling in your region, city and local area in April 2024.
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.
House prices fall -0.2% over the last year while market activity improves with more sales and mortgage approvals. Here’s the latest on the UK housing market from the Zoopla House Price Index for April 2024.
