Let’s imagine, a single person, of reasonably independent means, able to work from home at least part of the time. Not the most typical buyer, but he or she has the virtue of simplifying things so that we can focus a little. Let’s simplify a little more: our buyer Read more…
Winter has nearly taken hold and the days are getting much colder – but has the property market in Cardiff cooled off? Let’s have a look at Cardiff. As a whole it’s performing above the UK averages with an average value of £202,105 and an annual increase of 6%. Compare Read more…
In the last 10 years average property prices in #Cardiff fell to £150,030 in July 2009 – since then property prices have increased 32% to £198,090. In the last 12 months the average price is up 5% – higher than the national average of 3%. Dan HopkinsWorking with property professionals Read more…
Wales seems to be bucking the current UK trend with property prices 4.62% higher than a year ago. The North of England and East Midlands also fairly strong at just under 4%. However London property prices down -2.5% Transactions are significantly down througout the UK which is generally keeping property Read more…
Spring 2018 Newsletter PDF Version Dan HopkinsWorking with property professionals for over 20 years providing advice and services to all property investors. www.handmproperties.co.uk
Average price for a property in #Llanishen, Cardiff is just £183,508. This is 5.81% less than the #Cardiff average. HOWEVER – the growth in Llanishen is up 15% in the last year – 11% more than the average growth in Cardiff. GOOD INVESTMENT? Dan HopkinsWorking with property professionals for over Read more…
Interest rates were kept at 0.5% in March keeping the cost of borrowing low for home buyers. However, a rate rise is on the horizon. Those considering a move could save money by acting now and securing their mortgage at current low levels. Over the last few years, borrowing on Read more…
Dataloft expects that UK house prices will rise in 2018 but only by a narrow margin – an average of around 1.8%, ranging from small falls in some markets – notably London, to a 5% uplift in others. An escalation in our forecast rates of growth could be triggered Read more…
Estimates recently published in the ONS’ survey on ‘Families and Households: 2017’ show that the number of families in the UK have increased by 8.1% over the last ten years to 18,997,000. Married couples and those living in civil partnerships are the most dominant group, with civil partnerships driving the Read more…