Helping Home Owners and LandLords make informed decisions about their Homes and Investments in Sunderland.
The number of agreed UK property sales until Saturday, 22nd November 2024, is 18% higher than a year ago. Breaking those stats down even further, as of 22nd November 2024, 1,009,340 UK homes had been sold subject to contract (STC), an 18% increase from the 855,083 homes sold STC
The UK property market is showing signs of strength, with a remarkable increase in homes marked as ‘sold subject to contract’ (SSTC) between January and November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This upward trend in every region across the country, reflects renewed confidence among buyers and
The map of Sunderland highlights the distribution of residents with Level 4 qualifications and above. Level 4 including degrees, higher degrees, and professional qualification. This is all based on data from the Office for National Statistics and the recent Census. This data offers a fascinating insight into the educational profile
Sunderland homeowner or landlord? Curious about the trends in the Sunderlands property market? One measure is the average price paid for homes bought and sold in Sunderland in the last 12 months, on a rolling month by month basis. Each month we like to share this figure, and whilst this figure
Are you a Sunderland homeowner or landlord? Are you thinking of selling your home or property in early 2025? Then, in this article, let me show you how long it will take, on average, to find a buyer for your Sunderland home and how long solicitors will take to
Long Live the Sunderland Buy-to-Let Landlord Future legislation and the recent Budget have stirred considerable anxiety among landlords. The Chancellor’s decision to increase the additional Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) from 3% to 5% for landlords purchasing additional properties initially suggested a grim outlook for the buy-to-let sector. This move,
The New Stamp Duty Increase: Another Hurdle for North East Landlords – But Is It Really a Game-Changer? Over the past eight years, landlords have faced a barrage of new regulations and tax changes. From the original 3% stamp duty surcharge introduced in 2016 to Section 24’s limitation on mortgage interest relief,
A Comprehensive Overview for Buyers and Sellers Are you a homeowner in Sunderland? Perhaps you’re planning to move/sell/buy within the next six to twelve months, or maybe you’re on the lookout for your next dream home and have no timescales. Whether you’re buying or selling, having a clear understanding of
Hundreds of families headed to Seaburn this weekend to visit the new children’s play park. Situated on land near Cut Throat Dene, behind the Seaburn Inn, the new play area marks another major investment in the community. Officially opened by the Mayor alongside children from Seaburn Dene Primary School, the
As the property landscape in Sunderland continues to evolve, many homeowners who have been on the market for a while find themselves navigating the complex decision of when and how much to reduce their asking prices to attract buyers. With an increasing number of properties on the market in the
The housing affordability data across the UK provides an insightful snapshot of how long it would take to buy a home in different regions based on average salaries: North East: 4.97 years Scotland: 5.41 years Yorkshire & Humberside: 6.26 years Northern Ireland: 6.30 years North West: 6.39 years West
The latest Census data reveals the percentage of homes that are privately rented across various UK regions, providing insight into the distribution of private rental housing. Below is a list of each region by the percentage of homes privately rented: London: 30.0% South West: 19.7% Yorkshire & Humber: 19.4%
The Resurgence of the Sunderland Terraced House: Or Has it Ever Been Out of Fashion? The terraced house, once considered a relic of the past, is making a notable comeback. But one might wonder – did it ever truly go out of fashion? The simple, unassuming two-up two-down, a
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Renters’ Rights Bill, recently announced by the Labour Government, introduces sweeping changes to the private rental sector in England. The Bill is not law yet as it needs to pass through parliament, still many landlords may feel apprehensive about these reforms. Yet it’s important to note
The Sunderland property market has undergone significant changes over the past few years, as depicted in the two graphs provided. These visualisations capture the trends in the number of properties available for sale and the number of properties sold subject to contract (SSTC) from January 2019 to July 2024. By
The Sunderland property market has experienced a rollercoaster ride since 2019, reflecting the unprecedented challenges and opportunities that have shaped the landscape of home buying and selling in the area. The accompanying graph vividly illustrates these dramatic fluctuations, comparing Sunderland’s monthly house sales, expressed as a percentage of the six-year
Sunderland homeowner or landlord? Curious about the trends in the Sunderland property market? One measure is the average price paid for homes bought and sold in Sunderland in the last 12 months, on a rolling month by month basis. Each month I like to share this figure, and whilst
Source: Sunderland.gov South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court heard how Tracey Robinson of West Farm, Cold Hesledon, Seaham, had under the Housing Act 2004 breached her duties as the landlord of a terraced house in Sorley Street, Sunderland, when she failed to produce the gas safety certificate and other documents. She was
