Parents Prepared to Pay a School Catchment Premium

New research by Santander Mortgages has revealed that families are prepared to spend an extra 12% for their chosen school catchment address, which amounts to an additional £26,800 on top of the average UK property price. The research also found that 24% of parents with school age children have either bought or rented a new […]
House Price Growth Remains Robust

The latest House Price Index from Halifax has revealed a 1.6% increase in house prices in the three months to July, compared to the previous three months. This exceeds the 1.1% increase seen in June, and is similar to the rates recorded in April and May (both 1.5%). The analysis also shows that prices in […]