House Price Index Reveals Scottish House Price Rise
The latest House Price Index has revealed that the average property price in Scotland in May 2016 was £141,142. This was an increase of 4.0% on the previous year and an increase of 2.8% when compared to the previous month. In comparison, the UK house price average was £211,230, which was an increase of 8.1% […]
House Prices Rise in Seaside Towns
Owning a house beside the sea is a dream for many people, but this idyllic lifestyle can often come at a premium. “Seaside towns are highly popular places to live, offering sought-after scenery, weather and lifestyle which no doubt come at a price,” commented Martin Ellis, housing economist at Halifax. “They also attract those looking […]
May Sees Dip in Scottish Housing Activity
Activity in the Scottish housing market slowed during May, as a decline in new properties coming on to the market was accompanied by a drop in new buyer enquiries. This was the finding of the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey, which revealed that a net balance of 13% more chartered surveyors reported a fall […]