House prices close to all-time high – will ‘granlords’ drive them higher?
Average new seller asking price is just £30 below June 2014 record as high demand reduces the impact of tighter lending controls
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Structural housing shortage results in not enough sellers and rising prices
Decades of inadequate provision of homes to satisfy demand are having an increasing effect, with a tight-stock market resulting in a shortage of quality property to trade up to.
Record start to 2015 but sellers will have to work harder this year
Price of property coming to market up 1.4% (+£3,798) in a month where prices usually fall
December property trends infographic
Our infographic provides a breakdown of how prices are performing across each region and property type.
Changes to Stamp Duty
The government has announced changes to Stamp Duty which will affect 98% of UK home-buyers paying it.
November property trends infographic
Our infographic provides a breakdown of how prices are performing across each region and property type.
Seasonal price fall of 1.7% ahead of Christmas traffic surge
Price of property coming to market falls by 1.7% (-£4,542) as sellers compete on price in bid to stand out during quieter winter months.
October property trends infographic
Our infographic provides a breakdown of how prices are performing across each region and property type.