‘London leavers’ fall to decade low
Londoners bought 45% fewer homes outside the capital in 2024 than in 2021.
‘London leavers’ spent 29% less on homes outside the capital in 2023
Londoners' spending on homes outside the capital has returned to pre-Covid levels, reports Hamptons.
‘London leavers’ are now younger than ever as the capital’s price premium pushes people out
You can get a lot more property for your money outside of the capital; 953 extra square feet, on average, say LonRes & Hamptons as they analyse the latest trends in "London leavers".
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The number of cash property sales dropped by 27% from 2013 to 2023 across England, but some locations have seen sharp increases in the proportion of outright purchases compared to mortgaged buyers.
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