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Our April Property Market Report The number of new listings hitting the market has increased, which has meant there are more properties for sale than in recent years and more choice for buyers. An increase in the number of available properties has seen a rise in the volume of sales agreed, but continued mortgage costs and buyer choice have meant prices have remained steady. The market is showing a clear divide. Sellers who set their initial prices accurately have a 76% chance of selling. In c...

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House prices showing signs of recovery!The start of the year showed promise for the housing market, as house prices are increasing month-on-month.Prices rose by 0.7% between December and January, bringing the average house price to £257,6561. The annual rate of growth is continuing to recover, albeit tentatively; in January, prices were down by -0.2% when compared with the previous year. This is a significant improvement on December 2023, where prices were down -1.8% annually.Robert Gardner, Ch...

Get clued up on critical illness cover. A survey has indicated that many young adults are ill-informed about insurance, as 53% of 18-40 years olds do not know the purpose of critical illness cover1. In fact, 29% admitted they did not even know what it was.Once critical illness insurance was explained to them, 4 out of 5 said they would consider it. This highlights a lack of awareness, which is perhaps due to the taboo surrounding death and illness; 21% of respondents were reluctant to think abo...

When buying a house, a property survey can seem like one more cost among many. But getting the right survey is more than a burden - it can be crucial to ensuring you are paying a fair price.A property survey helps you check that everything is up to scratch, makes you aware of any costs you may face further down the line and may help you negotiate a discount with the seller if problems are identified. Without a survey, the risk is that you end up overpaying for a house with a lot of problems.In t...