The season of gift giving is upon us. The UK plans to spend a total of £27.6 billion on Christmas gifts in 2023, up 37% from £20.1 billion in 2022.
Unwrapping the data, that's just over one quarter (27%) of the total amount...
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The demand supply imbalance in the rental market remains, with 17% of agents reporting that renters often offer above the asking rent, while 44% said that they sometimes do.
The average UK rent is £1,279, up 8.9% annually, but there...
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As any experienced letting agent or landlord can advise you, ‘expect the unexpected’ when it comes to rental properties, and that’s why it pays to follow the Scouts’ motto and “be prepared”. Being prepared for...
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The average deposit paid by a first-time buyer was £43,693. Perhaps unsurprisingly, almost two-thirds (63%) were in the top 40% income bracket.
Just over two thirds (68%) of first-time buyers paid less than a 20% deposit, while a...
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