Is now a good time to buy a house?
UK House Prices. Use the data to save you money
House prices reports never seem to agree. In practice these differences are helpful.
Some reports show asking prices, some sale agreed prices, and others final sold prices.
Both sellers and buyers can benefit from tracking house prices data.
An overview can give you valuable information to help you make or save money.
Is now a good time to buy a house? Buy now or wait
Property - is it wise to buy or wait? House prices are clearly falling. But how fast and how far is harder to predict.
House price statistics can give confusing market signals because they only provide a snapshot view of the market at one particular point in the selling/buying cycle. When buying or selling you need to know you local market before making decisions on price.
Sellers may ask a certain figure (Rightmove reports only asking prices). It doesn't necessarily mean the prices are achieved. And the picture varies regionally.
Other outgoings are rising sharply, with more in the pipeline, including Council Tax and energy costs.
Interest rates are are hardening. Mortgages are harder to find . It's tough for sellers. Uncertainty is making buyers hang back. But it could be a good time to buy.
Is now a good time to sell a house?
If you're trading up it could well be. The same percentage fall gives a bigger reduction on your purchase than your sale.
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Buyers
Is now a good time to buy a property? Or should you wait?
If you want to pay the lowest price you need to know the market. More on market research www.first-time-buyer-advice.co.uk 
- Some homes for sale may be overpriced
- There'll be home owners who must sell, and will bargain
- You need to research your local market for 3 months+ to build a full picture of how easily homes are selling and prices
When you know about UK house prices, you'll know when to drive a hard bargain
To spot home buying opportunities follow national house price trends and get to know local prices. Go to the page buy now or wait
You'll find more home buying advice on the Estatesforum.co.uk community site click researching the market - and for free information about UK house prices by postcode - UK house prices information (links open in a new window)
Search prices by address at Our Property prices by address
Sellers
Is selling taking too long? Would a different approach pay big dividends?
You want the best price and not to undersell. But what if nothing's happening? Do you wait and hope? Or reduce the price?
Could a reduced price be a benefit and not a cost? Review local UK house prices
You could turn a tough property market to your advantage.
- When selling is difficult, it's usually down to price.
- This also applies to the home you buy. You could drive a hard bargain.
- Sell for less, buy for less. Aim to gain more than you lose.
It could be a winning combination financially go to page sell now or wait
