Market Insights
Date For General Election Boosts Buyer Confidence
June 2024
In May we saw a 14% increase in the number of offers being made by house hunters vs April 2024 as the date for the General Election and likelihood of an interest rate cut...
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act Passes Here’s What You Need to Know
June 2024
Find out how the key changes brought by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 may impact you.
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Buyers Undeterred By Mortgage Rates
May 2024
Higher mortgage rates didn’t dampen buyer motivation last month, as house hunters remained driven to finalise their property purchases.
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Own New Scheme
May 2024
Exciting new scheme means new home purchasers can now access lower interest rate mortgages.
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Sellers Stick to Their Asking Prices
April 2024
11% fewer sellers were willing to lower their asking price in March.
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Spring Brings Tenant Demand
April 2024
There’s been a strong start to spring’s lettings market with 10% more tenants signing a tenancy agreements.
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18% More Property Sales Agreed
March 2024
Buyers look to beat mortgage rate hikes and rising property prices.
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London Rents Continue to Fall
March 2024
Learn why 125% more landlords choose to reduce their asking rents in February.
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Buyer Confidence Growing
February 2024
January saw a 21% increase in the number of house hunters submitting offers.
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Will Interest Rates Fall This Year?
January 2024
Chestertons’ Research Analyst David Rees shares his interest rate predictions for 2024.
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End of ‘Covid Tenancies’ Boosts Number of Available Rental Properties
January 2024
Chestertons is currently marketing around 45% more properties to rent compared to last year.
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Buyers Return to the market as mortgage rates fall
January 2024
Lower mortgage costs and easing inflation are encouraging more buyers back into the market.