It is fair to say there has been a lot ups and downs in the housing market of late. If you are struggling to keep up to date with everything that is happening in the market, we are here to assist you.
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According to the latest UK House Price Index figures from the ONS:
- Average property prices rose by 13.2% over the year to June 2021
- This is the highest annual growth rate recorded since November of 2003
- Average property prices in June were up 9.8% from May 2021
- The average house price in the UK reached £266,000 in June 2021, which is a record high
- The June 2021 average house price in the UK is £31,000 higher than the June 2020 figure
Rise in average house prices across the UK
Breaking the average house prices increase by country sees:
- English house prices rising by 13.3%
- Welsh house prices rising by 16.7%
- A 12% rise in Scottish house prices
- A 9% rise in the price of property in the north of Ireland
What do industry experts say?
Sam Mitchell is the CEO of an online property market company and he said; “House prices continued on their upwards trajectory in June, with the latest ONS figures capturing the final frenzy amongst buyers and sellers before the stamp duty holiday scaled back. Despite the tax break now only being available to properties under £250,000, there are still other factors at play that will likely contribute to further house price increases in the months ahead. Historically low interest rates, an uplift in 95% mortgages and savings accumulated during lockdowns are all going to allow more people to enter the market.”
Sam Mitchell concluded by saying; “Let’s also not forget that the UK is still faced with a major supply and demand imbalance issue. A lack of new stock that fails to meet the demand we see today is enough on its own to push prices up. Particularly when we all appear to be looking for the same thing – a desire for more space, bigger gardens, and that now essential home office.”
Marc von Grundherr, is a well-respected analyst in the UK housing market, and he said; “Another behemoth level of house price growth both on a monthly and annual basis, no doubt influenced by the first of the staggered extensions to the stamp duty holiday as homebuyers purchasing above the £250,000 threshold continued to scramble to secure a saving before the clock expired.”
Marc von Grundherr concluded by saying; “The London market has seen a lesser degree of property market manipulation as a result of the stamp duty holiday. As a result, the capital continues to trail where property price appreciation is concerned but we’re seeing a far more stable market start to emerge and one that is showing greater long-term momentum as both domestic and foreign interest start to return. Sales are increasing, sellers are achieving a greater level of asking price than they were just a few months ago, and all of these indicators suggest a property market resurgence is stirring.”
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