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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Some notes on housing-market research, methodology updates, and source notes, built to show how the signals are interpreted and where the numbers come from. Best case, you find it interesting, worst, you killed some time whilst the kettle boils.

6,300 Council homes in Moray to be checked for RAAC

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October 13, 2023

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6,300 Council homes in Moray to be checked for RAAC

RAAC checks have been taking place across the country. Moray Council had previously declared there was none in the area then it was found in a High School, now all properties are being checked.

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November 1, 2023

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Is this the end of leasehold, again?

Seems like only yesterday that the Government was promising to remove leasehold on new build properties, well it was 4 years ago. But here we are again!

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November 15, 2023

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Inflation falls sharply to 4.6%

Inflation has come down quite significantly but that does not mean it's good news for interest rates falling anytime in the very near future.

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Estate Agents Amongst the least trusted!

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December 16, 2023

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Estate Agents Amongst the least trusted!

A poll carried out by Ipos known as the Veracity Index looks at how much trust the public has in various types of people. Estate Agents ranked as the 4th least trusted.

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New research suggests many won't retire until 72

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January 12, 2024

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New research suggests many won't retire until 72

Research by Canada Life suggests many will work longer due to a lack of pension planning and the cost of living crisis. More support from employers is also required for those working longer.

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February 1, 2024

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Interest Rates Held again at 5.25%

Interest rates have been held at 5.25% again; this is the 5th time rates have been steady at this level, having peaked in August 2023. There may be some good news on the horizon though.

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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

6,300 Council homes in Moray to be checked for RAAC

Is this the end of leasehold, again?

Inflation falls sharply to 4.6%

Estate Agents Amongst the least trusted!

New research suggests many won't retire until 72

Interest Rates Held again at 5.25%

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