Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
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The Great Britain market looks favourable for buyers. Rising rents (£1,386/mo, +3.5%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Great Britain is £1,386, up 3.5% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Great Britain price of £270,707 with a 25% deposit (£68k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,068 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,068) are £318 less than renting (£1,386). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £68k — it would take around 6 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in Great Britain sells for £270,707, up slightly (1.2%) over the past year. Prices have grown from around £123k in the mid-2000s.