Property research desk

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.

What Are Bips? Understanding Basis Points in Simple Terms

General

March 14, 2025

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What Are Bips? Understanding Basis Points in Simple Terms

Everyone has heard of percentages, but what about bips or bps? What's the difference? Is there a difference and why confuse the world with so many different terms!

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LAFRA - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act

News

March 8, 2025

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LAFRA - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act

LAFRA is beginning to generate a lot of discussion in all parts of the industry, and support for it seems to be turning to opposition from what I am seeing. Some of the reasons are justified.

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General

February 22, 2025

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Glenborrodale Castle

Castles for sale in Scotland are not that uncommon, location though can be hit and miss, I like this one, for the location!

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News

February 19, 2025

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Inflation jumps to 3%

At the last point inflation was 2.5%, the latest data from the Office of National Statistics it has jumped 0.5% to 3%. Not a great sign and puts more interest rate cuts at doubt.

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Mortgage deposit provided by bank of mum and dad

Guides

February 13, 2025

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Mortgage deposit provided by bank of mum and dad

Children who have the benefit of mum and dad to help them out with a mortgage deposit have a great advantage but mum and dad need to appreciate it's not a loan.

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