Property News In Leeds

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When Homes Have A Hold On Us 13 February 2025

* Buying a home is like falling in love, you can expect to go through the same ups and downs.

* Love at first sight? Never settle for what doesn"t feel right. The average owner occupier spends 17.6 years in their home, so pick well and be ready to commit to a long-term relationship.... Read More

New Homes Week 06 February 2025

* New Homes Week, launched by the HBF in 2005, is an annual celebration of the benefits of new build homes. The theme for this campaign is ‘Community".

* Home builders delivered around 226,000 homes last year, significantly contributing to economic activity across the UK: £8.... Read More

Cash Sales Fall Back 31 January 2025

* In 2023, there was a particularly strong presence of cash buyers (not requiring a mortgage): 34% of sales England and Wales were for cash, compared to 28%, the average for the 5 years prior to that. This trend has largely reversed in 2024, as mortgage rates started to come down and affordability started to improve, mortgages accounted for a higher proportion of sales (cash sales slipped to 31%).... Read More

Golf Gains 25 January 2025

* Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president.

* As a real estate developer, Trump began acquiring and building golf courses in 1999. Currently, he owns 18 golf courses worldwide, including two in Scotland.

* Living near a golf course isn"t just about the view- it"s about value.... Read More

Government launches new AI strategy 17 January 2025

* The Prime Minister has published the "AI Opportunities Action Plan" to ramp up AI adoption and make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence.

* The plan includes 50 recommendations, including to create "AI Growth Zones (AIGZs)" and to work with devolved and local governments across the country to identify opportunities.... Read More

Christmas Wish List 20 December 2024

* A cherished holiday tradition that brings a touch of magic to the season is crafting Christmas wish lists. Each year, many people write a list, hoping to receive the gifts of their dreams.

* At the top of home movers" wish lists for their agent are trust, likeability and reputation.... Read More

Home For Christmas 12 December 2024

* Christmas is the most merry time of the year, spreading love and festive cheer. Woodbridge in Suffolk wears the crown, of the happiest of UK towns. Richmond upon Thames jingled into second place, slipping from last year"s top spot, while Hexham in Northumberland came third.... Read More

A Tree-mendous Tradition 05 December 2024

* Around 7 million Christmas trees are grown in the UK every year. Growing that many festive firs takes about 2,240 hectares of land, equivalent to 120,000 average-sized UK gardens.

* Approximately 75% of the trees sold in the UK consist of Nordmann Fir, with the remaining portion comprising Norway Spruce, Fraser Fir, and a selection of other less prevalent species.... Read More

Slowing pipeline: new home approvals hit a decade low 28 November 2024

* The latest Home Builders Federation"s Housing Pipeline Report has found that the number of units and sites gaining planning approval have continued to drop for yet another quarter.

* Just over 230,000 units were granted planning permission over the last 12 months, the lowest figure in the last decade.... Read More

Landlords take steps to meet EPC requirements 21 November 2024

* Over two thirds (67%) of landlords currently own at least one property that does not meet the new requirements for the government"s proposed EPC ‘C" targets.

* The government has confirmed that all homes in the private rented sector will have to achieve Energy Performance Certificate "C" or equivalent by 2030.... Read More

Pendulum Swings To New-build 15 November 2024

* With rising energy costs a concern, 53% of home movers would consider buying a brand new home, up from 47% last year.

* This is consistent across all age groups showing new-builds appeal to everyone, not just for first-time buyers or those who don"t like maintenance.... Read More

Mortgage Approvals Rocketing! 05 November 2024

* Remember remember this November, the housing market is still ablaze with activity from igniting buyer interest.

* Mortgage approvals rocketed up to 65,647 in September, reaching heights not seen since August 2022. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly increase, with rates a dazzling 49% over last year"s lower levels.... Read More