Shortage of London sellers ahead of the autumn selling season
New sellers have raised their asking prices by an average of 7.2% over the past year, a clear sign of the strength of the market in the capital.
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Home-movers should act now to move before Christmas
September's House Price Index found that this month’s new sellers made up some of the holiday quarter’s lost ground by upping their average asking price by 0.7% (£1,596).
Average asking prices in Wales edge up by 0.9% in July
Rightmove’s House Price Index for July found that the average asking price for a property in Wales increased by 0.9% over the past month, bucking the national trend as overall UK prices saw their first fall in 2011.
London pauses for breath as average asking prices fall from peak
New London sellers coming to market in July set their asking prices on average 1.4% lower than those in June.
Average asking prices drop for the first time in 2011
Rightmove’s House Price Index for July found that the average asking price for a property in the UK dropped by 1.6% over the past month, the first fall in 2011.
Property Wisdom – Showcase Your Place
Selling your home “as is” in the current climate, helps sell the competition, so put time and effort into making a good first impression, says property expert Laura Henderson
Property Wisdom – Beware of property white elephants
Property choice may not be a problem in the current market, but distinguishing between the genuine buys and the money-pits is, says property expert Laura Henderson.
Average asking prices in Wales drop by 1% in June
New sellers in Wales dropped their asking prices by an average of -1% in June to leave the average asking price for a property in Wales at £168,850. This was in contrast the overall national picture in the UK which saw average asking prices increase by 0.6% in the month.