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2025 UK Property Market: Steady Foundations & Growth Ahead

As we move further into 2025, the UK property market is beginning the year with strong foundations, and the outlook remains positive. Activity levels are expected to improve as the year progresses, and price growth forecasts for 2025 (3.1%) and 2026 (3.7%) are in line with the growth seen in 2024.

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Rising Mortgage Approvals as Buyers Rush Ahead of Stamp Duty Change

Mortgage approvals in January were 18% higher than the same time last year, as buyers look to secure properties before the stamp duty nil-rate threshold drops from £250,000 to £125,000 in April. The stamp duty cut, which is set to expire at the end of the month, has prompted a surge of activity in the property market as buyers attempt to beat the deadline and avoid the added costs.

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Thinking of Moving Home in Northampton? Here’s Where the Bigger Homes Are

If you're considering a move and space is a top priority, understanding where larger Northampton homes are clustered can be incredibly useful. The map above highlights the distribution of four-bedroom (or larger) properties across the local Northampton market, giving a clear picture of where they are more commonly found.

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The UK Property Market Update - week ending 23rd February 2025

The UK Property Market Update - week ending 23rd February 2025

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The Average UK home is £50k cheaper today than 2022

Here’s something that might surprise you… the UK house is almost £50k cheaper today than it was in 2022 – and people’s wages have gone up too!

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The UK Property Market Update - Week ending Sunday 16th February 2025

The UK Property Market Update - Week ending Sunday 16th February 2025

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How Often Do Tenants Move Home? A Look Across the UK

Tenant mobility varies widely across the UK, with some regions seeing frequent moves while others have a much more settled rental population. Here’s how often tenants move home in different parts of the country.

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The Rise of the Semi-Detached Home in Northampton

For over a Century, the semi-detached house has been the backbone of the UK property market. More spacious than a terraced house but without the hefty price tag of a detached home, it strikes the perfect balance for families and first-time buyers alike. In many ways, it offers the best of both worlds—a sense of space and privacy while remaining more affordable than its detached counterparts.

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What is February's Average £ per Square Foot?

Welcome back to news of Northampton’s property market, where each week I bring you different local property market stats and trends. This week I am back again with the February's £/sq.ft statistics.

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The UK Property Market Update - Week finishing Sunday 9th February 2025

The UK Property Market Update for the week, finishing Sunday, the 9th February 2025.

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Northampton House Sales Up 17.6% as Interest Rates Fall

The UK property market has taken off strongly in 2025, with January sales 17.2% higher than the same month last year. While the national picture looks positive, the reality on a local level tells its own story. So, what’s really happening in Northampton’s property market right now?

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Northampton Landlords: What’s Happening with Rents Across the UK?

The British rental market has seen some interesting shifts over the past year, with some regions experiencing rapid growth in rents, while others have levelled off or even dipped. For landlords in Northampton, understanding these trends isn’t just about keeping an eye on the regional picture—it’s about recognising where our market fits into the wider landscape.

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