The HM Land Registry are responsible for registering land and property across England and Wales. To find out the price paid for a specific property, head to their website at: https://landregistry.data.gov.uk/app/ppd. It usually takes around 3 months from the date of sale for the information to be made freely available. For a small fee, you
On Monday 20 June 2022, the Bank of England announced that it would be withdrawing the mortgage market affordability test – aka the mortgage affordability rule – following a review by the Bank’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) into the current state of the mortgage market. The withdrawal came into effect from 1 August 2022. A
Released in November 1990, Home Alone is arguably one of the most popular Christmas films of all time. Spawning several sequels and a recent TV series and treating us to a fantastically festive score, plus plenty of memorable quotes (who can even say “keep the change” without mentally adding “ya filthy animal”?!), the film remains
Nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, and that is never more true than when it comes to the property market. If you’re buying a home today, the amount of stamp duty tax you’ll pay is likely to be higher than it would have been before 1 April 2025 – thanks to lower
Our next offering in the fantasy valuation series is another very grand affair – the official country residence of the British Prime Minister. Referred to most commonly as “Chequers”, Chequers Court is a Grade I listed, 16th century manor house near Ellesborough in Buckinghamshire, around 41 miles north west of No.10 Downing Street in central
Our next property in the fantasy valuation series is one of the most famous addresses in the UK and home to its most prominent resident: No.10 Downing Street. Located in the City of Westminster in Central London, No.10 Downing Street has been the official residence of the incumbent First Lord of the Treasury – more
The past decade has seen UK house prices rise markedly in headline terms – about 51.8% higher in 2024 than in 2014, on average. At first glance, that sounds like an explosive boom. However, when we adjust for inflation, the picture looks far more modest. In real terms (after accounting for general price inflation), house
For many first-time buyers, stepping onto the property ladder isn’t just about finding the perfect home – it’s about securing the best possible future for their growing families. New research from Yopa reveals that one in five first-time buyers (21%) either have nursery-aged children or are expecting to. But with only 13.8% of early years
It’s official. Living near ‘outstanding’ rated schools commands a house price premium – both compared to lesser rated schools and the surrounding area. Here at Yopa, we analysed current housing market data for almost 18,500 schools up and down England*, looking at the average house price in each schools postcode, how the cost of homeownership
Home to Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton The hit Netflix series “Bridgerton“, produced by Shonda Rhimes and based on the novels by Julia Quinn, has captivated audiences worldwide with its lavish portrayal of Regency-era London and the lives, loves, and scandals of the Bridgerton family, a wealthy and influential clan navigating the intricate social circles of
With the announcement that production is starting on the newest instalment of the Bridget Jones film franchise – Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy – based on Helen Fielding’s 2013 book of the same name, our latest fantasy valuation takes a look at the home of one of the UK’s most popular modern day literary
The latest research by Yopa, the award-winning national estate agency, reveals that savvy homebuyers can secure an asking price discount by searching for properties that have come back onto the market after failing to find a buyer in 2023. But where are the best savings to be found? And where are the most homes coming
