Mortgage Lending Increases in Scotland
Recently published data from UK Finance has revealed that Scottish home buyers borrowed £2.5bn in the second quarter of this year, which is an increase of 35% quarter-on-quarter and 18% year-on-year. The data also showed that: – First-time buyers borrowed £1.1bn, up 29% on the first quarter and 17% on the second quarter last year. […]
‘Project’ Properties Prove Popular with Homebuyers
According to recent research, over 70% of prospective homeowners in Britain would prefer to buy a property in need of work rather than a home that is already in move-in condition. Buying a ‘Project’ Property The research, by property website Zoopla, found that these homebuyers are prepared to spend an average of £16,765 to bring […]
Living near a Supermarket Adds Value to your Home
An interesting piece of research released recently by Lloyds Bank has revealed that living close to a well-known supermarket chain can add as much as £22,000 on average to the value of your home. This price increase can apparently be even higher when the property is located near to a supermarket perceived to be a […]