Sales of U.K. homes costing over 1 million pounds ($1.3 million) doubled last
month, outperforming the rest of the market as wealthier buyers sought
more space following the Covid-19 lockdown.To get more news about WikiFX, you can visit wikifx official website.
Agreed sales were 105% higher than a year earlier in August, compared to a 61%
increase in sales of less expensive properties, according to property
website Rightmove. Million-pound homes are also finding buyers 18 days
faster than in 2019.
U.K. real estate is booming after the lockdown held back months of transactions. Demand is being further fueled by a
temporary tax reduction and the pursuit of lifestyle changes after the
pandemic.
Pricey properties outside of London are benefiting most. Expensive homes
jumped 244% in the largely rural county of Norfolk, 174% in Wiltshire
and 165% in coastal Cornwall.
“Demand in higher price brackets is more responsive to external events,” said Tom Bill, head of U.K.
residential research at Knight Frank. “Buyers who are less constrained
by the mortgage market and negative sentiment around unemployment and
the economy have been able to act on their desire for more space.”
