House hunter activity ramps up ahead of further hikes in interest rates👀🏡

House hunter activity ramps up ahead of further hikes in interest rates👀🏡

House hunters are feeling a new sense of urgency to find a property ahead of future interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis from Chestertons.

In April, cumulative data from the agency’s 32 branches registered a 39% uplift in sales enquiries vs April of last year. A driving force behind this market boost, says Chestertons, was the Bank of England’s anticipated announcement to raise interest rates on 5 May. To continue reading, please Click Here


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