FIRST-TIME BUYER HOMES ARE 34% CHEAPER TODAY THAN 35 YEARS AGO –
It may surprise many, but despite the significant rises in inflation over the last few years, buying a house in today’s market is more affordable as a percentage of take-home pay. First, the average value of a typical first-time buyer’s home has surged by 318% since 1989 (35 years ago for those counting), reaching £314,000
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The property Market in Bath 2024 – A strategic guide:
Thinking of moving home in the next few months? Well read this guide to making sure you get the most from your listing.
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Is Bath becoming overcrowded, or are the numbers misleading?
Is the Bath property market overcrowded? This weeks blog looks at the current state of the property market, the new governments housing policies and the future.
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Property Insights: How to sell your property faster in 2024
One of the most crucial indicators of the health of a property market is the length of time it takes to sell a property. The metric provides insight into supply and demand dynamics, and the market confidence that people have, and also is a market of the efficiency of estate agents in an area. For
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So, what did the King’s Speech tell us about the housing market?
The state opening of parliament saw the king’s speech set the agenda and main priorities for Kier Starmer’s governments. This year’s speech, delivered by King Charles, is the first for a Labour Government since 2010, following the recent general election. With 30+ bills highlighted by the king, there was nothing seismic for tenants or landlords.
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BATH AND UK PROPERTY MARKET OVERVIEW FOR Q2 2024
As property agents working in the wonderful historic city of Bath, we feel we must provide a comprehensive and realistic perspective on the market. Despite reports at the back end of 2022 that the market was expected to crash, the actual data reveals that the national and local markets are holding steady and have even
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LABOUR’S HOUSING AND PROPERTY MARKET MANIFESTO: What Bath homeowners & Landlords should know:
With Kier Starmers Labour Party taking the reins of government, what does this mean for the housing market?
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Bath Landlord Conference: This is your invitation
Well, with the election just on the horizon, understanding the impact of the outcome will be crucial for any landlord and property owner. This month’s event will take place on the 17th of July, starting at 6:30 and hoping to wrap up by 8pm. At this conference, we have three incredible speakers lined up for
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How to Navigate the Property Market after the election and what could be a ‘Starmer Surge’
How do we navigate, what some people are calling, a potential ‘Starmer Surge’ following the general election? Despite the anticipation and the ever-continuing speculations around this year’s election, the impact on the property market has been negligible. Trends in the market, buyer interest, and property values have remained steady, showing no significant fluctuations. So given
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