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Exploring Northampton: How have rents changed over past 5 years?

The map above illustrates the average change in rental values across different areas of Northampton over the last five years. It highlights a clear trend of rising rental demand and prices, underscoring the shifting dynamics in Northampton’s property market and shows varied changes, providing landlords with an insight into their specific neighbourhood's performance.

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Average 5 year fixed rate mortgages

The graphic above illustrates the average five-year fixed mortgage rate in the UK from 2000 to 2024. While there has been a noticeable rise in mortgage rates over the past couple of years, it’s worth highlighting that today’s rates are still significantly below the peaks we witnessed in the early 2000s and during the financial crisis. This perspective is essential for homeowners and buyers in Northampton to consider.

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UK Property Market Weekly Update - week ending Sunday 1st December 2024 (week 48)

UK Property Market Weekly Update - week ending Sunday 1st December 2024 (week 48)

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Northampton House Sales Up 23.5% on 2023 – Yet Challenges Still Remain

Northampton house sales have surged by 23.5% compared to 2023, highlighting the resilience of our local property market. Explore the key trends shaping this growth and what it means for buyers and sellers in the Northampton area.

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Why are two bedroom properties so popular?

Two-bedroom homes remain a popular choice, especially in areas like Northampton, where they account for a notable 39% of all properties. The appeal of two-bedroom homes lies in their versatility and affordability.

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UK Property Market Weekly Update - week ending Sunday 24h November 2024 (week 47)

UK Property Market Weekly Update - week ending Sunday 24h November 2024 (week 47)

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What is November'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 November's £/sq.ft statistics.

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Northampton’s Ageing Population Turning to Rentals: What it Means for Landlords

Why are more and more of Northampton's OAPs choosing rentals over home ownership, and what could this mean for the local property market? As recent data highlights a 52.8% surge in private renting among the over-65s nationally over the last decade, Northampton's savvy landlords might wonder: could this be a golden opportunity?

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UK Property Market Sees Positive Growth in 2024 – But Challenges Remain

The UK property market is showing signs of strength, with a remarkable increase in homes marked as ‘sold subject to contract’ (SSTC) between January and November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This upward trend in every region across the country, reflects renewed confidence among buyers and sellers.

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UK Property Market Weekly Update - Week ending Sunday 17th November 2024 (week 46)

UK Property Market Weekly Update - Week ending Sunday 17th November 2024 (week 46)

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Insight into UK Households between 1996 - 2023

The composition of UK households has evolved significantly between 1996 and 2023, with some subtle yet meaningful proportional shifts that reflect changing demographics and societal trends.

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UK Property Market Weekly Update – week ending Sunday 10th November 2024, (week 45)

UK Property Market Weekly Update – week ending Sunday, 10th November 2024, (week 45)

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