Off-plan sales rates drop to a ten-year low
The proportion of London homes sold before being built has fallen below 50% for the first time since 2012, according to new analysis by Hamptons.
First-time buyers behind one in three property sales so far this year
Hamptons heralds a 'market milestone' as first-time buyers account for a record share of home-buying activity, particularly in London and the South East.
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Portal predicts 10% increase in property sales this year
Zoopla's latest analysis tells of 'greater buyer confidence and more realism on pricing by sellers' - leading to more activity in the housing market.
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Sales market sees strong start to the year, but ‘it’s important not to get carried away by the outlook for the rest of 2024’
Zoopla recorded a sharp increase in property sales and London buyer demand in the opening weeks of this year.
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20,000 sq ft mansion with ‘some of the best views in the South of England’ seeks £14mn
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Buyer sought for ‘exceptionally rare’ development opp overlooking Hampstead Heath
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