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Reads from the record
Short, data-led pieces on what 30 years of sold prices actually show — no asking-price spin, no hot takes.
How much did my neighbour's house sell for?
Every sale in England and Wales is on the public record. Here's how to find what a specific home sold for — and what the figure really tells you.
ReadWhat the sold-price record can (and can't) tell you
The official record is powerful — but it has deliberate gaps. Knowing them makes you a sharper buyer.
ReadWhy £/m² is the only honest way to compare homes
Two homes can sell for the same price and offer wildly different value. Price per square metre reveals the gap.
ReadUK house prices haven't risen as much as you think
In cash terms prices have risen fivefold since 1995. Adjust for inflation and the story changes completely.
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