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    3000 More Sellers Enter Market in Week Following Election

    New research has revealed that a raft of optimistic sellers entered the housing market in the week immediately following the general election.

    Home Sale Pack analysed Great Britain property market data from the week before and after the general election to see how the result affected seller sentiment.

    They found that 45,724 new sellers entered the market in the week before the July 4th election, but 48,486 new sellers were recorded in the seven days following the election. This is an increase of 2762 sellers, or 6% in percentage terms.

    The combined value of these new homes put on the market post-election is almost £13.8 billion. According to Home Sale Pack, this suggests renewed optimism in the nation’s housing market and newfound buoyancy following the Labour victory.

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      All Regions Saw an Increase in Sellers After the Election

      The most significant post-election surge was observed in the Yorkshire and Humber region, suggesting that this area had the most optimistic sellers after the election. In the week before the election, there were 2733 new sellers, but in the week following, 3011 new sellers were listing their homes. This is a post-election increase of 10.2%.

      The second-highest increase was in the South East (10%), and the third-highest was in London (9.9%).

      The research shows that all regions of Britain saw an increase in new sellers entering the market in the seven days following the election.

      The smallest increase was found in Wales, where 2315 new listings hit the market, representing a 0.2% rise compared to the previous week.

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      Is Market Optimism Likely to Continue?

      There have already been reports of growing optimism in the property market earlier this year, and it seems these sentiments are getting stronger now that there is more political certainty.

      According to the latest Rightmove House Price Index, financial markets expect the first Base Rate cut to happen in August or September. The first cut in four years and the political certainty gained after the election could set the backdrop for a booming autumn market.

      Ruth Beeton, Co-Founder of Home Sale Pack, says: “Labour’s decisive victory seems to have delivered a newfound confidence and optimism in the nation’s housing market, and many previously hesitant sellers have quickly pounced on what feels like a potential rebirth of Britain’s economy and fortunes under new leadership.

      “We very much expect to see the market continue to surge over the coming months as the nation’s buyers look to secure a new home, especially if the economy continues to show signs of recovery as it has recently been doing. The pressure is now on estate agents and conveyancers to facilitate this increased activity and ensure they’re working smartly and efficiently to help these sales process in good time.”

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      Jessica Ferris

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      Jessica Ferris is a property writer at RWinvest, helping our readers stay ahead of property market trends with the latest news and statistics.

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