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West Oxfordshire sees 45% rise in FTB demand, data reveals
Data from Rightmove showed that available starter homes rose by 37% and flat house prices helped buyers in the area.
Housing Demand
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Less than one in five new-build homes found a buyer in Q1, data reveals
Data from Property Inspect showed that Liverpool had the highest new-build stock at 10.5%, followed by Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester and London.
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FMB Cymru calls for more support for local builders amid housing demand
Ifan Glyn, director at FMB Cymru, said: “A strong construction sector is fundamental to Wales’ future, and builders must be backed."
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GCC buyers eye UK regions as demand for homes holds firm into 2026 – Nomo
According to research from Nomo, London continues to lead GCC demand, accounting for 23% of interest.
News
Propertymark expects strong Boxing Day bounce in housing demand
Propertymark expects a significant surge in online property searches and enquiries on 26th December, as consumers begin planning moves for the year ahead.
Opinion
Spending Review delivers housing boost, but can infrastructure keep up?
John Doughty of Just Mortgages discusses how the Chancellor’s recent Spending Review has cast a much-needed spotlight on the housing sector.
Rental Market
Private rental sector must grow to meet housing demand, says Propertymark
Propertymark agreed with the Housing Ombudsman that the social housing sector was missing a consumer-choice dynamic, unlike the PRS.
News
Barking and Dagenham tops demand for homes with garages – Zoopla
Other areas with high demand for homes with garages included Leicester in the East Midlands, Sandwell in the West Midlands, and Dartford.
House Prices
Larger homes fuel UK property price surge as flats lag behind – Halifax
Terraced houses led the growth with a 4.5% increase, reaching £235,296, while detached properties rose by 4.1% to £471,748.
Development Finance
House of Lords launches new towns inquiry to address housing needs
The committee plans to study if these new developments effectively provide housing and how to ensure their success.
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Buyer demand in 2025 tracks 14% over early 2024, finds Zoopla
Property listings for sale on Zoopla rose, showing a 12% increase in listings per branch at the start of January 2025 compared to the start of 2024.
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Homebuyer demand in England up by 2% in Q4, finds GetAgent
The index noted that demand for homes in England hit 45.9% in Q4 2024.