🏡 March 2024: House Price Index 📈

In this blog post, we're going to break down the top need-to-know information gleaned from the latest data provided by Rightmove. 📊 From trends and fluctuations to insights that could potentially impact your property journey, we've got you covered.

Here are our top 10 key facts for homeowners from the article:

1. Price Surge: Newly marketed properties saw a 1.5% (£5,279) increase in average prices this month to £368,118, the highest March increase in 10 months.

2. Optimistic Market: Despite prices rising, they are still £4,776 below the May 2023 peak, offering a window of opportunity for buyers. 📈

3. Increased Activity: Sales agreed are 13% higher compared to last year, suggesting a more active market in 2024 than in 2023.

4. Sector Trends: Larger homes sector is driving buyer demand, with sales 18% higher than last year. 🏡

5. London Leading: London sees the biggest increase in buyer demand, driven by factors like return to office and stable house prices.

6. Sensitive Market: Despite positive trends, the market remains sensitive to pricing and external events. 📉

7. Budget Impact: Lacklustre Spring Budget affected buyer demand, prompting a pause in interest from some buyers.

8. Longer Sale Times: The average time to find a buyer is now 71 days, the longest since 2019, suggesting buyers are more selective.

9. Mortgage Rates: Average 5-year mortgage rate rose to 4.84%, testing buyer affordability.

10. Advice for Sellers: While optimism is high, caution and negotiation may be needed due to stretched buyer affordability and market sensitivity.

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