Scotland’s house price recovery continues

[ad_1] Prices climb modestly in July and 3% over the year Glasgow establishes a new peak average of £146,965 in July Cash sales represent 40% of Scotland’s housing market in Q1 2016 House prices in Scotland remain resilient, despite Brexit uncertainty and a slowdown in high value homes. After a brief reversal in June, average prices…

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Affordable property drives growth as London slows

[ad_1] House prices continue to grow Cheaper London boroughs continue to surge Luton, with average prices up 15.6%, and the East more widely, continue to top the tables for growth House prices continued to grow in August – although at a slower rate than in previous months – with average house prices now standing at £292,921…

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Summer mortgage picture remains mixed for borrowers, e.surv data reveals

[ad_1] A total of 65,907 mortgage approvals were issued in July, 4.9% down year-on-year Approval figures have dropped since the 73,060 peak recorded during the run up to stamp duty changes Proportion of borrowers with small deposits (15% or less of their properties’ total value) remains higher than previous years The latest Mortgage Monitor from e.surv,…

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Staying safe in your home

[ad_1] Poorly installed or cared for electrical appliances could cause a fire in your home. In the first of a series of blogs about making sure your house is as safe as possible, read our advice on making sure your electrical appliances are safe. We also have advice for landlords and tenants regarding electrical appliance…

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Is it too late to sell my home by Christmas?

[ad_1] Now the kids are back to school and the nights are drawing in. As the seasons change we look ahead to autumn, Halloween and bonfire night. And then, there it is, menacingly ho-ho-hoing on the horizon, tangled up in flashing fairy lights, an overdone turkey in its hand… Christmas. At the time of writing, Christmas…

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London’s Night Tube – how will it impact house prices?

[ad_1] Richard Waind, Regional Managing Director for Your Move, London, comments on the launch of the London Night Tube and the impact on house prices. As recent house price growth along the Cross Rail line has shown, people will pay a premium for great transport links. “The Night Tube will undoubtedly prove attractive to owners…

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What does Brexit mean for landlords?

[ad_1] Whether you voted Remain or Leave, there’s no doubt Brexit has had an impact on our politics and economy. We know that both those things usually affect the property market, so what lies ahead for landlords?   What’s happened so far?  A change to the future, such as voting to leave Europe can mean…

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It’s good to get your property on the market this summer

[ad_1] It is widely accepted that the summer is one of the best times to put your house on the market. Your property pictures will look great with bright summer skies, your garden will be at its best and potential buyers are keen to find and move into properties before Christmas. With that in mind,…

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This house was once owned by Prime Minister Pitt the Younger

[ad_1] Dolhpin House in Tynemouth dates back to 1634. It’s an impressive period house, and it’s easy to be deceived by it’s modest exterior. It’s TARDIS-like interior is hugely spacious and has been modernised in sophisticated yet sympathetic style. It once had a very famous owner too. It was once the property of William Pitt the Younger, Britain’s Prime…

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