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House prices see the biggest increase this year

House prices see the biggest increase this year

The property market is showing encouraging signs of being busy and thriving, according to new figures from Halifax. House prices have gone up by 4.8% annually, compared to 4% last month, according to the lender. Halifax's latest House Price Index, published on 6...

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First-time buyers not put off by stamp duty change

First-time buyers not put off by stamp duty change

The recent news that the stamp duty threshold will be reduced next April hasn’t deterred many home buyers. Despite recent news that the stamp duty exemption threshold will be reduced next April, some 95% of homebuyers have said they would be undeterred by the...

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House prices rising and set to keep increasing

House prices rising and set to keep increasing

Experts predict a significant growth of almost 25% in the housing market by 2029. House prices increased by 0.2% in October – a fourth consecutive monthly rise – according to the Halifax House Price Index. This has brought the annual growth rate to 3.9%, slightly...

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