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Manchester May 2025 Rental Market Update: Are Manchester Rents Still Rising in 2025?

Manchester May 2025 Sales Market Update: Why Are Manchester Homes Selling Faster Than Ever in 2025?"

The Manchester housing market has experienced its strongest May in four years, reflecting national trends of improved buyer activity, modest price growth, and increased housing stock.

Greater Manchester Rent Prices Revealed- Which Boroughs Are the Most and Least Expensive?

What’s happening closer to home here in Greater Manchester?

Manchester March 2025 Sales Market Update: Is Manchester’s Property Market Booming? Find Out the Average Sale Price!A

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Levels – But Act Fast!

The mortgage market has seen a significant shift as average rates for both two- and five-year fixed deals have dropped to their lowest levels since before the Budget in October 2024

Manchester February 2025 Rental Market Update: How Many Renters Are Competing for Each Home?

The Manchester rental market continues to evolve, reflecting national trends while maintaining its unique characteristics.

Manchester February 2025 Sales Market Update: Are Flats the Best Value for Savvy Buyers?

The Manchester property market is gaining momentum in 2025! Whether you're buying or selling, here are the key trends shaping the market.

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Bank of England Reduces Base Rate to 4.5%: Key Takeaways for Households

On February 6, 2025, the Bank of England (BoE) announced a 0.25% reduction in the base rate, bringing it down to 4.5%.

Manchester January 2025 Rental Market Update: Price Trends, Demand Surge, and What to Expect

As we enter 2025, the Manchester rental market continues to show strong growth, driven by high demand, limited housing supply, and broader economic conditions.

Manchester January 2025 Sales Market Update: What impact will the upcoming stamp duty changes have on market?

Manchester’s property market remains resilient in 2025, with sales up 12% and house prices rising 3.6% year-on-year.

Stamp Duty Changes in 2025: What You Need to Know

With April 1, 2025, fast approaching, major changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England are set to take effect.

Renters' Rights Bill: Major Reforms to Transform the UK Rental Market

The UK Government’s Renters' Rights Bill is moving forward in Parliament, promising significant changes to the private rental market.

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Manchester December 2024 Rental Market Update: Is the Rental Market Cooling Down?

As we reach the end of 2024, the Manchester rental market shows signs of slowing rent inflation, though prices are still rising in many areas.

Manchester December 2024 Sales Market Update: How Affordability Is Driving Smarter Buying

From a 30% surge in the sales pipeline to a 1.9% rise in house prices, 2024 was a transformative year for Manchester’s property market. Here’s what you need to know.

November 2024 UK Property Rental Market Report: How can tenants and landlords navigate the rising rental prices?

The UK property rental market continues to experience significant fluctuations, with both rents and housing prices showing notable trends in the face of ongoing economic challenges.

November 2024 UK Property Sales Market Report: What effect will changes to stamp duty have on the market?

The UK housing market has shown impressive recovery in 2024, with sales and house prices up year-on-year.

October 2024 Property Sales Market Report: How Will the Two-Year Low in Mortgage Rates Impact the Housing Market?

The 2024 housing market has been defined by a balanced mix of affordability and growing sales volumes, which signal a healthy, albeit cautious, resurgence in the UK property sector.

September 2024 Property Sales Market Report: How will the drop in mortgage rates (to 4.3%) impact home buyer demand?

Home buyers are benefiting from the lowest average mortgage rates in over a year, with the rate for a 5-year fixed mortgage at 75% loan-to-value (LTV) now standing at 4.3%, a decrease from 5.5% this t

August 2024 Property Rental Market Report: What impact is the growing rental demand?

In the 12 months leading up to July 2024, the average private rental prices in the UK saw an 8.6% increase, consistent with the rise observed in June 2024.

August 2024 Property Sales Market Report: How Sellers Can Optimize Pricing for a Quick Sale

The UK property market has experienced a robust performance throughout 2024, with key indicators surpassing those of 2023.

July 2024 Property Rental Market Report: How are rising rents affecting you in your area?

The UK property market has seen significant changes in the past year, with varying degrees of rent and house price inflation across the regions.

July 2024 Property Sale Market Report: How is the housing market adapting to mortgage rates exceeding 4%?

With mortgage rates adjusting to over 4%, the market has become the most balanced it has been in the past five years.

June 2024 Manchester Property Rental Market Report: 15 households chasing 1 rental home?

The annual growth rate of rents for new lets has slowed to 6.6%, down from a peak of 16% in October 2021.

June 2024 Manchester Property Sale Market Report: How did the election and summer season impact home buying trends?

In June, the UK property market has demonstrated resilience, maintaining a positive momentum that began earlier this year.

May 2024 Manchester Property Rental Market Report: Where have rents decreased in the past quarter?

UK rental inflation has slowed to 6.6%, the lowest rate in 30 months.

May 2024 Manchester Property Sales Market Report: How will the increasing supply of homes impact you?

The UK property market has experienced increasing activity, with the number of agreed sales up year-on-year across all regions.

2024 April Manchester Property Rental Market Report: What drove UK rent surge?

In the 12 months leading up to March 2024, the average private rents in the UK surged by 9.2%, marking a notable increase from the 9.0% recorded in the preceding 12-month period ending February 2024.

2024 April Manchester Property Sales Market Report: How have recent shifts in mortgage rates impacted sales volumes

This trend suggests a more balanced housing market compared to pre-pandemic levels, offering increased opportunities for prospective homebuyers in 2024, provided sellers maintain realistic pricing str

2024 March Manchester Property Sales Market Report: What Impact Will Lower Interest Rates Have?

The UK property sales market continues to exhibit positive momentum as various indicators demonstrate an upward trajectory in activity.

2024 March Manchester Property Rental Market Report: How fast are rents going up these days?

The latest data on the UK rental market indicates a significant deceleration in rental inflation, marking the lowest rate in two years.

2024 February Manchester Property Rental Market Report: UK Rental Market Trends Shift!

The average UK rent for new lets has experienced a notable increase, reaching £1,220, marking an 8.3% rise compared to the previous year.

2024 February Manchester Property Sales Market Report: How does the increase in sales affect the decline in house prices?

The UK property market is witnessing a resurgence in sales activity, driven by pent-up demand and growing buyer confidence.

2024 January Manchester Rental Market report: What are the key indicators of growth and resilience in the UK's rental market during Q1 2024?

The UK's rental market continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, evident in various key rental indices.

In response to rising demand, what shifts are observed in sales volumes?

The UK property market has witnessed a robust start to 2024, marked by a rebound in sales activity. The market conditions have improved, driven by sub-5% mortgage rates.

2023 December Manchester Rental Market report: How has rental demand changed?

The UK rental market has been characterized by a persistent supply-demand mismatch over the past three years, resulting in a substantial increase in rents for new lets.

2023 DECEMBER Manchester Sales Market Report: What factors are behind the Q4 2023 property market resilience, leading to a 17% increase in new sales?

The property market in the final quarter of 2023 exhibited robust performance, with above-average new sales and a supportive trend in prices. Various factors, including rising incomes.

2023 November Manchester Rental market report: What are the evolving preferences of renters, and how might they impact the market?

The UK rental market in November 2023 experienced a slight slowdown, characterized by a monthly decrease of -0.3%. Despite this minor dip, year-on-year rental prices continued their upward trajectory.

2023 NOVEMBER Sales Market Report: Adapting to Shifts in the Housing Landscape

Our latest comprehensive report delves into the multifaceted repercussions of this shift, revealing trends in transactions, pricing, and buyer behavior

2023 UK OCTOBER SALES REPORT: What are the regional variations in house price stability?

The market is adjusting to higher borrowing costs, with interest rates held steady at 5.25%.

2023 October UK Rental Market Update

September 2023 Sales Market Report: Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Improvement

The sales market in the real estate industry has experienced an uptick in buyer demand following a decline over the summer.

September 2023 UK Rental Market Report: the new highest growth rental region

18 months of double-digit rental inflation! Despite a 20% decrease in demand compared to last year, the demand for rented homes is still 51% above the 5-year average.

August 2023 Sales Market Report: Impact of Higher Mortgage Rates on Market Activity

The housing market is facing challenges due to higher mortgage rates and cost-of-living pressures. This has resulted in weaker demand, fewer sales, and low house price growth.

August 2023 Rental Market Report: High Demand and Rising Rents in the UK

The rental market in the UK continues to face high demand and rising rents, with little sign of relief in the near future.

July 2023 Rental Market Report: Is the UK rental market putting tenants and landlords at risk?

The UK rental market continues to experience rapid growth, posing risks for both tenants and landlords. There is a growing concern that tenants across the country may struggle to pay their rent.

July 2023 Sales Market Report: Impact of Mortgage Rate Increase on UK Housing Market

According to the latest market report, the demand for homes in the UK has fallen by 18% in the past two months, primarily due to a spike in mortgage rates.

June 2023 Sales Market Report: Is the UK Housing Market Heading for a Decline?

The UK housing market is experiencing a decline in affordability for new home buyers. High inflation and increasing mortgage rates are impacting sales volumes and price growth.

June 2023 Rental Market Report: UK Rental Inflation Continues to Rise for 15th Consecutive Month

UK rental inflation continues to rise for the 15th consecutive month, with rents registering double-digit growth. Despite seasonal factors contributing to a slight decrease in the annual rate.

May 2023 Rental Market Report: Rents Climb, but Growth Slows

Rents are on the rise, but the pace of growth is slowing down. As renter affordability becomes increasingly stretched, many are exploring flexible location options beyond their city.

May 2023 Sales Market Report: Steady Recovery and New Opportunities

our report sheds light on the evolving landscape for first-time buyers, showcasing their resilience in the face of higher mortgage rates and offering strategies to navigate affordability challenges.

2023 April Rental Report - The Renters' Reform Bill: What You Need to Know

The UK government's introduction of the Renters' Reform Bill, aimed at improving the private rented sector and enhancing tenants' rights, has been delayed due to procedural issues.

April 2023 Sales Market Report: UK housing market showing steady recovery and opportunities for first-time buyers

The housing market is moving towards a soft landing, with demand for homes at its highest level this year, and the probability of a major price correction remaining low.

March 2023 Sales Market Report: Is the UK Housing Market Bouncing Back?

The market is on an upward trend, with the demand for homes reaching its highest level since last October. All areas are registering an improvement in market conditions.

March 2023 Rental Market Report: Capitalize on the Booming Rental Market in the UK

The rental market in the UK has been experiencing a period of high demand and activity, with rents rising well above earnings growth for the past two years.

February 2023 Sales Market Report: Homebuyer Demand Rebounds in 2023

Homebuyer demand has rebounded in the first two months of 2023, although it remains at 50% of the level recorded a year ago. The report also reveals that sales volumes have recovered but are still low

January 2023 Rental Market Report: UK Private Rentals See Largest Increase.

The UK rental market has experienced a significant increase in private rental prices in the past year, with the latest data revealing the largest annual percentage change since January 2016.

More Choice and Lower Rates: UK Mortgage Market Gains Stability

Mortgage rates continue to fall and the number of product options has surpassed 4,000 for the first time since August 2022.

January 2023 Sales Market Report: What will be happening with housing prices in 2023?

While the property market in the UK showed a slowdown in growth in the fourth quarter of 2022, demand has rebounded and is expected to improve further in the coming months.

2023 UK Rental Market Report: What landlords should look out for?

As the year 2023 comes and goes, what are the considerations for being a landlord in the UK?

2023 Sales Market Report: 3 Reasons Why the UK Property Market Could Exceed Expectations in 2023

We have a positive outlook for the UK property market in 2023 and expect that house prices and sales will be better than many anticipate.

December 2022 Rental Market Report

The rate at which rental prices are increasing is 12.1% per year, which is higher than the rate of increase in earnings (6%).

December 2022 Sales Market Report

The decline in demand for housing, which was caused by a recent budget announcement, has leveled off.

October 2022 Sales Market Report

Property prices generally trended upward in October, up 7.8% year-over-year, with the highest price growth in the top ladder market.