The UK property scene is one of the world’s most exciting housing markets. But this means that things can change quickly, so it’s important to stay on top of all the fluctuations. It’s not just house prices and interest rates that can change either. You need to stay alert to changes in tax rules and mortgage offers too. Buyers and sellers should also be aware of emerging and stagnating postcodes and trends such as demand for bungalows or new builds.
But where should you go to make sure you’re always well-informed when it comes to the property market? From news blogs to supplements and official sources, we look at some of the best ways to keep your finger on the pulse of the UK property market.
Quality Newspapers
Consult quality (broadsheet) newspapers, either online or in print, for reliable news about the property market. You can even set up alerts for the latest relevant news (e.g. property news, or economy news). Not only can you sign up for property or economy news alerts with providers such as The Financial Times, but you can even save specific tags that interest you most (e.g. house prices).
Property Supplements
Some newspapers also produce supplements, such as The Standard’s Homes & Properties, where you can find comprehensive and detailed information about the latest property-related news. This supplement is London-oriented however, so if this is not relevant to you, try to find one for your own region.
Expert News Blogs
Experts in the business always need to be one step ahead when it comes to property news. This means that news pages and blogs on expert sites are an excellent source of unbiased information. For example, the news page at https://www.samconveyancing.co.uk/news is a one stop shop for news and information in the housing market. It’s wise to subscribe to expert blogs such as this so you never miss a story.
Official Sources
To be sure of getting the correct information, you can always go straight to the source. For example, the Bank of England releases the latest base rate information on their site. You’ll even find detailed information about decisions, as well as the date of the next one. This helps you not only stay informed, but also really understand why the decision was made.
With things changing all the time, and changes coming suddenly, it’s essential you stay on top of property news, whether you are buying, selling, or even considering one of these in the future. Make use of experts who share their knowledge, and of specialist news sources too. To get the news ahead of everyone else, don’t forget to subscribe to news providers and online property blogs.