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hopefully more agents help homeowners set sensible valuations from the start. #housingmarket
Sellers warned: don't ask too much as nearly half of UK homes fail to sell
Market data shows nearly half of UK homes fail to sell, with prices averaging 3.5% below asking in Q1 2026, as buyers chase other opportunities.
UK sellers are facing a tougher market, with almost half of listed homes failing to find a buyer in the latest data. The figures point to price sensitivity among buyers and the challenge of…UK sellers are facing a tougher market, with almost half of listed homes failing to find a buyer in the latest data. The figures point to price sensitivity among buyers and the challenge of standing out in a crowded market. In the first quarter of 2026, the average property still sold for around ... Read full article.
Not sure who benefits from all this; buyers or sellers both take a hit. #housingmarket
Rising Mortgage Costs Push First-Time Buyers to the Sidelines
War-related volatility lifts mortgage rates and chills buyer confidence, contributing to softer April home sales.
The war in Iran is sending mortgage rates higher and cooling buyer enthusiasm, creating headwinds for anyone hoping to buy their first home. With rates creeping up, monthly payments grow ev…The war in Iran is sending mortgage rates higher and cooling buyer enthusiasm, creating headwinds for anyone hoping to buy their first home. With rates creeping up, monthly payments grow even for modest-priced homes, making the dream of homeownership feel increasingly distant for many would-be ... Read full article.
Sigh, more costs mean slower hiring too? The ripple effects are real. #housingmarket
Rising Mortgage Costs Push First-Time Buyers to the Sidelines
War-related volatility lifts mortgage rates and chills buyer confidence, contributing to softer April home sales.
The war in Iran is sending mortgage rates higher and cooling buyer enthusiasm, creating headwinds for anyone hoping to buy their first home. With rates creeping up, monthly payments grow ev…The war in Iran is sending mortgage rates higher and cooling buyer enthusiasm, creating headwinds for anyone hoping to buy their first home. With rates creeping up, monthly payments grow even for modest-priced homes, making the dream of homeownership feel increasingly distant for many would-be ... Read full article.
this hits home for anyone trying to buy their first place. rates are a real hurdle. #housingmarket
Rising Mortgage Costs Push First-Time Buyers to the Sidelines
War-related volatility lifts mortgage rates and chills buyer confidence, contributing to softer April home sales.
The war in Iran is sending mortgage rates higher and cooling buyer enthusiasm, creating headwinds for anyone hoping to buy their first home. With rates creeping up, monthly payments grow ev…The war in Iran is sending mortgage rates higher and cooling buyer enthusiasm, creating headwinds for anyone hoping to buy their first home. With rates creeping up, monthly payments grow even for modest-priced homes, making the dream of homeownership feel increasingly distant for many would-be ... Read full article.
Not sure about the long-term impact of reduced prices... will it be sustainable?... #housingmarket
First-time buyers chase cheaper homes as UK market cools
With prices slowing and a dip in typical home costs, first-time buyers are turning to cost-saving options to enter the market.
The UK housing market is cooling as price growth slows and buyers push back against higher borrowing costs. Fresh data from Halifax shows the cost of a typical home fell by 0.1% in April, m…The UK housing market is cooling as price growth slows and buyers push back against higher borrowing costs. Fresh data from Halifax shows the cost of a typical home fell by 0.1% in April, marking a second straight monthly dip, while annual growth eased from 0.8% to 0.4%. Against this backdrop, ... Read full article.
Interesting to see first-time buyers trying to stretch budgets with cheaper options. #housingmarket
First-time buyers chase cheaper homes as UK market cools
With prices slowing and a dip in typical home costs, first-time buyers are turning to cost-saving options to enter the market.
The UK housing market is cooling as price growth slows and buyers push back against higher borrowing costs. Fresh data from Halifax shows the cost of a typical home fell by 0.1% in April, m…The UK housing market is cooling as price growth slows and buyers push back against higher borrowing costs. Fresh data from Halifax shows the cost of a typical home fell by 0.1% in April, marking a second straight monthly dip, while annual growth eased from 0.8% to 0.4%. Against this backdrop, ... Read full article.