Rightmove’s data indicates that 6 per cent of property transactions collapse and do not come back to market within 12 months
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Rightmove’s data indicates that 6 per cent of property transactions collapse and do not come back to market within 12 months
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The proportion of loss-making sales in the North East fell to 13.9% in 2025
Estate agents warn ‘nerves are wrecked’ as interest rates stay flat
The overall average time to find a buyer is now 62 days
Across Britain, the average asking price for a home coming on the market in February is £368,019, Rightmove said
High interest rates and surging stamp duty have shattered long-held beliefs about investing in property
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