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The surprising northern UK city where property prices are soaring | UK | News

A  northern UK city that strikes the perfect balance between city centre buzz and green space is seeing property prices soar at a faster rate than London. It seems Salford is becoming a new favourite among property hunters. Located just over 20 minutes away from Manchester, Salford is believed to be one of the best places to live in the UK after it was listed in the top 10 ‘best value cities for quality of life’ in 2024 – promising a favourable ratio of property costs to household income and a...
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LandlordBuyer Reveals the Best UK Cities for Landlords in 2026 – and London Doesn’t Make the List

LandlordBuyer Reveals the Best UK Cities for Landlords in 2026 - and London Doesn't Make the List LandlordBuyer Reveals the Best UK Cities for Landlords in 2026 - and London Doesn't Make the List Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The UK's buy-to-let (BTL) property market is undergoing significant...
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Amid deadlock on budget, DeSantis pushes to cut property taxes

No state has yet eliminated property taxes and in Florida they are the biggest source of dollars for 51 of 67 counties and almost half of the state’s 411 cities.With Florida lawmakers now in overtime trying to settle a state budget, the prime source of financing for many cities and counties could soon be headed for the chopping block.In whatever budget deal is decided by the Legislature, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants included some kind of commitment to rolling back property taxes – now or through a ballot question put before...
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The underrated city that’s one of the UK’s most affordable with homes from just £7,500 | UK | Travel

This city is one of the best for its sense of community - it’s home to a thriving city and a beautiful coastline nearby. Newcastle is not only one of the UK’s most exciting cities but it’s also one of the most affordable. A listing on Zoopla shows a house for as little as £7,500 that is on sale at the moment with many other affordable properties across the city.According to RightMove, house prices in Newcastle Upon Tyne have an overall average of £232,009 over the last year. Newcastle is...
UK Property

City named prettiest in UK with houses nearly as expensive in London | UK | Travel

While many commuter towns and cities are renowned for their lower living costs compared to London, not all fit this mould. Among them is Oxford, hailed as the 'most aesthetic' in the entire country - perhaps shedding light on why properties are nearly as expensive as residing in the capital itself.Oxford, celebrated for its esteemed university, has consistently been a top pick for commuters who can afford to spend a little more on their London getaway - and it's easy to understand why. With streets that appear to have sprung...