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London’s best kept secret

London’s best kept secret

When it comes to the average property prices across the 32 boroughs that make up London, you will find Havering down near the bottom of the list, among the very cheapest for those looking to buy a home. We believe this makes Havering a gem, a real hidden secret when...

House prices rise in 2024

House prices rise in 2024

Despite a turbulent time financially for UK households, the year December 2023 to December 2024 was a strong one for the housing market. Prices rose by 4.7% year-on-year, which saw the average UK house price (£269,426) fall just short of the August 2022 all-time high...

The time is now

The time is now

The latest figures published by Nationwide show that as of October 2024, property prices in the UK rose by 3.2% compared to a year ago. The regional breakdown shows there to be a north-south divide in the numbers, with London and the South-East not performing as well,...