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Portsmouth Properties Selling in 68 Days

Are you a Portsmouth homeowner or landlord? Are you thinking of selling your home or property in early 2025?

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Portsmouth Buy-to-Let is Dead - Long Live the Portsmouth Buy-to-Let Landlord

Future legislation and the recent Budget have stirred considerable anxiety among landlords.

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The Hidden Trap of Overpricing Your Home in Portsmouth's Property Market

In an age of sensational headlines, the UK property market—particularly in Portsmouth—often finds itself misinterpreted. While we cannot ignore the challenges of higher mortgage rates and shifting buyer preferences, it is vital to appreciate the broader context to understand what's happening in the Portsmouth property landscape.

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Portsmouth October ’24 Property Market: A Comprehensive Overview for Buyers and Sellers

Are you a homeowner in Portsmouth? Perhaps you’re planning to move/sell/buy within the next six to twelve months, or maybe you're on the lookout for your next dream home and have no timescales. Whether you're buying or selling, having a clear understanding of the current state of the property market in Portsmouth is vital to make informed choices.

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The Hard Truth About Portsmouth’s Young: Where Do They Live and What Does the Future Hold?

It’s no secret that the younger generation in Portsmouth is finding it tough to get onto the property ladder. With the rising cost of living, stagnating wages, and stricter mortgage criteria, it's no surprise that fewer under-34s are becoming homeowners.

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12,420 Portsmouth Homeowners Fallen Foul of Estate Agents ‘Overvaluing’ in the Last 5 Years

If you’ve ever considered selling your Portsmouth home, you may have felt the temptation to list it at a higher price, hoping for a bigger payday.

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1 in 7.2 Portsmouth Home Sellers Lower Their Asking Price Every Month

As the property landscape in Portsmouth continues to evolve, many homeowners who have been on the market for a while find themselves navigating the complex decision of when and how much to reduce their asking prices to attract buyers.

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The Resurgence of the Portsmouth Terraced House: Or Has it Ever Been Out of Fashion?

The terraced house, once considered a relic of the past, is making a notable comeback. But one might wonder - did it ever truly go out of fashion?

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A Tale of Two Portsmouth Property Markets and the Need for Realistic Pricing

The Portsmouth property market has undergone significant changes over the past few years, as depicted in the two graphs provided.

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Portsmouth Property Market: Navigating the Rollercoaster of the Last Six Years

The Portsmouth property market has experienced a rollercoaster ride since 2019, reflecting the unprecedented challenges and opportunities that have shaped the landscape of home buying and selling in the area.

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Portsmouth Property Market: Where are the Cash Buyers?

The UK property market has undergone significant shifts since the summer of 2020, driven primarily by the post lockdown race between the summer of 2020 and late 2021, and then a rapid series of interest rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation in 2022 and 2023.

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14,023 Portsmouth Landlords to be Hit by New Eco Rules in 2030

The rental property market is on the brink of a significant shift, one that will undoubtedly cause concern among landlords across the UK. The new Labour government has made clear its intention to raise the minimum energy performance standards for rental properties, a move that could have far-reaching implications for both landlords and tenants alike. The proposed change, which would see the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for rental properties increase from E to C by 2030, has sparked a mix of anxiety and uncertainty within the property sector.

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