What is it like buying a house in Howwood?

Sometimes, working out the prices of the houses for sale can be tricky business. This is why we created this article all about the price of houses for sale in Howwood, Renfrewshire.

From the average asking price of houses for sale in Howwood to the growth of the population in the area, all will be talked about regarding the city of Howwood. So you will get better clued up on the area, and make finding a house for sale in the UK easier.

In general, what do houses for sale sell for in Howwood?

There are a lot of factors that impact the final sale price a house for sale sells for in the UK and in Howwood. In Howwood, this sale price works out to be £201,749. As an example, a factor like population growth over the last 10 years which works out to be 3% in Howwood and impacts house prices of the houses for sale.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Average sold price (detached)	£282,818
Average sold price (semi-detached)	£181,032
Average sold price (terraced)	£116,669
Average sold price (flat)	no relevant data for this city

Above, the exact type of house is also shown to vary in price in a table in Howwood. You may think that the bigger the house is the more expensive, but actually, this table is more based on the demand for the properties in each category.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Average sold price/sqft	£2,000
Average sold price/sqft (new build)	£1,730
Average sold price/sqft (old stock)	£2,070

In addition, here is the price per square foot. By taking this data and doing an average, it is also possible to work out the average square foot of houses in Howwood which is £2,000. From here you can get a sense of the price of the overall housing market and therefore, also find out the prices of the houses for sale.

What are the people like in Howwood?

The city of Howwood, situated in Renfrewshire, is a particularly impressive part of the UK because of the specific demographics of the location.

In the below headings, the city of Howwood and its demographics will be compared to its wider location (Scotland). This includes population size, growth and population education now and into the future.

These statistics are heavily influenced by socio-economic factors and as a result this also shapes the projected house price of the houses for sale in Howwood. So, taking a good look at the data is essential to understand the area you are considering to buy in.

In the city of Howwood, is there a lot of green space?

There are cities in the UK such as Edinburgh and Bristol that have a higher percentages of green space with Edinburgh being the most at 49%. The city of Howwood currently has 261.4 for every 1000 residents.

Green space helps the quality of people’s mental health as well as fight against diseases like obesity. As studies have shown that the proximity of people to green spaces in the UK has a positive impact on the physical health of people in the UK and Howwood in this case.

In Howwood, what is the social grade score?

Most of the time, the social grade score of a city is what it takes to determine what the economic levels are like as this score refers to what type of jobs the people of the area generally work as. So, from highly skilled, managerial roles, to the manual labour workers of the UK, how does Howwood compare?

At the highest end of the scale (A) jobs that are managerial administrative or professional are all lumped into this category. On the other hand, there is the lowest grade (E) where workers who are on benefits, state pensions or work casual jobs fall into.

In Howwood, the percentage of people who work in the two highest skilled categories of this scale (A and B) is no relevant data for this city.

So you can compare this data, here is the estimated grouping of the social grades of the UK for the general population. Adding the two highest categories of A and B and comparing this percentage to the high social grade score which combines A and B should give you a good comparison.

Social Score	Category	The proportion of the UK population (%)
A	Professional, managerial or administrative	4
B	Intermediate managerial or professional jobs	23
C1	Supervisory, junior managerial or professional jobs	29
C2	Skilled manual workers	21
D	Semi and unskilled manual workers	15
E	State pensioners, casual & lowest grade workers	8

In the city of Howwood, has the population grown or shrunk?

The city of Howwood has a total population of 1,753. Large population sizes can be good to show there is a high demand for people to buy houses in the area but a better indication is if the population of Howwood is growing.

A small population city can also have high prices of houses for sale, because, if there is a growing population, and demand is still high, this could mean the house prices are pushed up.

Either way, a population must also be looked at in terms of the appreciation of the area as well as the rental yields and if the area really meets your needs.

The five year population change of Howwood

Over time, in the last five years, the population of the city of Howwood has changed by 3%. This figure can tell you a lot because a growing population indicates a house is likely to appreciate. Read more here

In addition, looking at the 10 year figure for population growth in the below paragraphs can give you further evidence as to what the change in population has been for a longer period of time. As a result, you’ll know if this 3% population change is something that has been there for a while or if it is a new trend. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

What is the difference in population over the last 10 years in Howwood?

In the last 10 years, there has been a shift in the population of 3%.

Comparing this to the 5 year figure of Howwood can tell you if there is a long history of population growth or decline, if there are population fluctuations or if the trend is stable.

New industries opening up in the area, the addition of new jobs and also international and national migration might all be reasons for changes in population size. Resulting in people moving in or leaving an area.

A good example of a quick change in population was in Stratford, London in 2012. Here, there was an increase in government spending in the area because of the Olympics which resulted in massive population growth.

How much do people in Howwood earn?

Typically, as people earn more money, the more they are able to afford and the better house prices in the area because demand goes up. You could also infer that the amenities such as schools, parks and public areas are generally of high quality as a result.

For these reasons, it could be argued that areas where people earn more money are generally nicer arrears to live in which also attracts more people as a result and further drives up house prices in the area.

To see if this phenomenon occurs in Howwood. Compare the area’s average household income of no relevant data for this city to the average household income in the UK at price34,000. Adding to this, compare it with the figure for the highest social grade score too at no relevant data for this city for more conclusive data on the affluence of the area.

What is the education level like in Howwood?

In Howwood, the proportion of people who have a degree is no relevant data for this city. Generally speaking, as the number of people with degrees increases, the more people are able to afford houses to buy as a degree is a good indicator of a higher income. To put this into perspective, the average income of Howwood is no relevant data for this city.

This figure for average household income usually goes up alongside the percentage of people who have degrees.

However, this is not a hard and fast rule, there are many factors influencing the buying power of a population and hence the appreciation of housing and the number of houses for sale in the area. This can include the rental yields of the area and other demographic statistics like crime rate.

Nonetheless, it cannot be argued that those with degrees tend to live in more affluent areas as 82% of people who achieve a first in degree level education are owners of the place they live.

In general, do people commit a lot of crime in Howwood?

For every one thousand people living in Howwood, no relevant data for this city commits crimes and are prosecuted. Coming to a conclusion as to whether all the other factors of your house purchase like the house price justify this figure when contrasting it with the UK average of 79.52 is something you should do as a homeowner.

It could be that the crime rate is higher than you expected but there it is worth the population growth, appreciation of the house and worth the relative price you are purchasing the house for.

Nonetheless, the crime rate of no relevant data for this city is not a statistic that should just be ignored as you could have to pay more for things like home insurance and install additional security on your house if the rate is particularly high.

Either way, burglaries are not something you would want to encounter in a house. Whether that be a house you are living in or a house you are renting out to tenants.

How deprived is the population of Howwood?

The number of people who are deprived can have an impact on the perception of your house in the general marketplace. Additionally, if you are looking for a house to live in for the long term, you can start to picture what your neighbours and the people in your area live like financially.

If the proportion of deprivation of Howwood is no relevant data for this city and in general for the UK this figure is somewhere around 33%, you can see if this figure is something you are happy with as you search for a house to buy.

What is the asking price on average of houses for sale in Howwood?

Before a house gets sold, the figure it sells for always starts off as an asking price. This average asking price for the houses for sale in Howwood determines the eventual sale price of the house so it isn’t the most important figure but is still important to take note of. This figure is currently no relevant data for this city.

Below, there is a table showing the asking price of the different sizes of houses based on the number of bedrooms of the houses in Howwood.

Average price of houses for sale in Howwood

Average asking price (1 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (3 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (4 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

Reading the table above should therefore give you a good idea of the type of house for sale that is within your budget in Howwood and if you may need to look at a different area in order to buy the type of house you can afford.

Also, noting the £0 should also give you an overview of what the asking price for houses for sale are in general.

Why you should consider the average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Howwood

Let’s consider that you’re not looking to buy a house for sale to live in for the long term future such as if you changed location with your family and want to settle down and you want to find somewhere to buy as an investor in Howwood. If this is the case, rental yield is a crucial statistic to consider.

If looking to invest, you should also consider other data about the area. The average rental income, the turnover of the sale of the house and what the net rental yields are like for the area do also have an impact on the final price of houses for sale in Howwood.

It is clear to see from the table below that there is a difference between all of these pieces of information and how they can be compared and contrasted on a county level (Renfrewshire), a regional level (Scotland) and finally on the level of the city talked about in this article, Howwood.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Howwood	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city
Renfrewshire	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	71.90%
Scotland	5.48%	£871	125.36%	59.40%

You may also find it useful to compare the data above to the number of properties sold per month Howwood experiences. This figure for house sales per month is 0. Looking at all this information holistically is what a smart investor should do when deciding on the right area for investment before looking for houses for sale.

What is the growth in the housing market of Howwood?

Whenever you are thinking about looking for houses for sale in Howwood, think about how the city is growing and how this may impact the overall growth of the area.

Comparing the growth at different time periods would be a great way to assess whether the growth has slowed down, remained the same or perhaps stagnated over the years.

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Howwood growth rate	no relevant data for this city	-10%	no relevant data for this city

As the population of Howwood grows, this may also push up the price of the houses for sale. More people would be looking to buy homes and permanently live in the area. This demand helps a home appreciate. However, this isn’t always true because some cities build a lot of houses too to match the supply.

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What parameters impact the final price of a house for sale in Howwood?
Here below is our list with the most important ones:

• House for sale affordability – check out the (see house affordability guide)

  on the UK gov website to know more

• House Location – the actual location of a house for sale drastically changes the final price of a property

• Transports you can reach by foot – Commuting is part of our lives, especially in big cities, check it out before buying a house for sale.

• Number of bedrooms – Usually, the bigger the house for sale the more bedrooms it will have. For example, if you are a single person (or a couple) one bedroom will do.

• Energy Performance Certificate of the house for sale – Bad EPCs can result in thousands of pounds more in bills you will have to pay on an annual basis. Consider this when purchasing a new property.

• Internet connection – Having a quick internet connection is fundamental nowadays. Check the area of the house for sale to understand what the average internet speed is and see if it fits your needs

• Do you drive to the office? – If yes, ask about parking. Is it included in the house price?

• Special areas – Start by taking a look at the National Heritage list by the UK government. If a house listed for sale appears in the list, the future landlord won’t be able to invest in changes to the real estate asset.

• Houses for sale Conditions – When looking for houses for sale you should always consider the amount of time and money you will have to invest to complete the needed repairs, if any at all.

House for sale in the same UK region

You can assess the various houses for sale offered in the area by consulting this list of cities in Scotland, the same UK region as Howwood:

• Broadsea in Scotland
• Bemersyde in Scotland
• Ashkirk in Scotland
• Birkhill in Scotland
• Athelstaneford in Scotland

You may also refer to our landing page specific to UK houses for sale, houses for sale in the UK

Nowadays, there are so many properties on the real estate market that it can be difficult to decide which one is the best house for sale for you.
So, who can help you navigate the process of choosing a house for sale?
The number of professionals that offer real estate investors advice and assistance is broad and when it comes to dealing with houses for sale, the process can be complex.

Find here a list of those that can help when buying a house for sale:

• Moneylender – lends you the sum of money you need to buy the house for sale you are looking for
• Insurance agent – A firm that provides several insurances and protections for the house for sale that might become your future house
• Solicitor – A person or company that will sort out the legal work needed before buying a house for sale
• Civil engineer – Also called surveyor, he or she will provide you with an independent valuation of the house for sale you are willing to buy
• Mortgage advisor – Realistically, you will need a mortgage in order to afford to buy a house for sale. Mortgage advisors will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals based on your financial records
• EPC specialist – Especially nowadays, getting professional advice on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the house for sale you are considering buying is crucial