Now that the UK has had some breathing space to get to grips with the recent EU Referendum vote, how has the property market been affected so far?
The result on 24th June went in favour of Brexit, leaving the country’s future very much in uncharted territory.
Time will tell in terms of just what the implications are from the outcome, but for now, we’ll take a look at what the initial impact has been on the property market.
What are the affects so far?
Our friends at Guild Property expect to see “very different performances for residential and commercial property” as a result of this outcome.
It seems that those with commercial properties in particular may be the ones that are affected more significantly, as businesses look to reduce the risk and costs with new ventures they have in mind. Lease costs may well fall as owners, such as pension funds, try to prevent more empty buildings.
On the opposing side, those looking to get on the property market for the first time may actually catch a bit of a break.
While house prices towards London rise over £300,000 on average, the North East remains the region with the most affordable homes in the UK. Following the recent vote, the North East has been the only area to see no noticeable rise in prices.
Already, estate agents are reporting treble instructions and 10% higher sales agreed since the referendum result, as confidence starts to return.
Positives!
We could see a price rise across the country as demand outstrips supply however, although those developing larger projects may stall and nudge prices up.
Guild Property also state: “Mortgage rates have also fallen further, with two-year deals available at under 1%, and remarkably 5 and 10 year fixed rates at under 2.5%.”
What if you rent?
‘Buy to let’ has already started to pick up after the Stamp Duty changes in March, while the pound sterling’s slide may be something that attracts greater foreign investment than first suggested.
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