House Price Index
The House Price Index is the largest, most up-to-date monthly sample of residential property asking prices.
Property news
The latest Rightmove and property news
Asking prices in Wales buck the national trend by increasing 0.9% in July
New sellers coming to the market this month in Wales have increased their average asking prices by 0.9%. This bucked a trend across the UK where fresh property stock came onto the market at 0.6% less than the previous month.
London prices fall by 1.7% as new stock jumps
Fresh property continued to flood onto the market in London over the past month, creating some downward pressure on new sellers’ asking prices. This month they have reduced their price aspirations by -1.7% (£7,349) compared to June.
Sellers drop asking prices for the first time this year
An early indication of where prices are headed in the second half of 2010 was presented this month with new sellers dropping their asking prices for the first time this year, down by 0.6% (£1,435).
Moving in with your other half could save you money!
Research from a well-known mortgage provider has shown that committed couples who choose to live separately are collectively wasting £5billion a year.
How far would you go for your child’s education?
With the selection of pupils for schools coming up, the worrying about catchment areas and entry exam results begin. The panic for some however started long ago with many families choosing to move within a convenient distance from their preferred schools years before applying and sometimes even before their child is born.
Residents of Butt Hole Lane dump their street name!
Tickle Avenue, Smellies Lane, Trump Street, Land of the Green Ginger…..All hilarious and very real road names found in Britain. Our glorious Isle is full of them! Hidden gems that jump out when you least expect it.
Post-recession rentals anyone?…
The likes of lilo-lipped Mick Jagger, Virgin’s Richard Branson and Bond hero Pierce Brosnan have decided to tighten their diamond encrusted belts and open up their 2nd (or is it 3rd, 4th or 5th?!) homes to the public for a handsome rental price.