UK Residential Sales Summary
Properties Must Be Well-Priced to Sell
The Autumn/ Winter sales market has been volatile, but the underlying trend has been relatively positive. We have grown the stock of available properties by two percent from this time last year and at the same time the number of new applicants registered is up by seven percent.
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UK Residential Lettings Summary
Seasonal Slowdown Increasing Pressure on Landlords
Activity in the lettings market traditionally tapers off towards the end of the year. Although demand from prospective tenants was down by 17 percent, there remains a shortage of stock; particularly for one and two bedroom properties.
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Research
It Will Be a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Given the appetite for housing market forecasts at this time of year, it was no surprise that speculation regarding the likely length of this housing market cycle emerged in the press again this month.
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Mortgages
Lending Volumes Improve
The mortgage market continues to show signs of improvement, both in terms of lending volumes and a loosening of mortgage terms. This bodes well for purchasers. The number of mortgage products has grown by 86 percent year over year according to Mortgage Brain. This includes a significant increase in the number of 90 percent plus loan to value (LTV) mortgages.
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In Focus: Country House
The early part of 2011 saw many potential buyers opting to rent rather than buy in
order to keep their options open. This was due to widely publicised uncertainties about
the future of the UK property market.
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View the Hamptons market update publication - 'Inside Access'