March 2018 Market Comment

Just like the snow, the property market seems a little unsure as to what it’s doing, with the Office for National Statistics reporting a fall in UK property prices of 0.3% last month (0.5% in England), and property price growth slowing slightly from 5% to 4.9%.

However, ONS and Land Registry figures are always out of date by at least a couple of months as they do not reflect current buyer activity, which, in relation to the supply of stock, is … Continue Reading…

Enter The Spring!

Spring is traditionally a time of change. Brighter and longer daylight hours make house-hunting easier for working people, and sellers naturally want their property to look its best.

Job-hunters, who wanted to secure their Christmas bonus before seeking employment elsewhere, have by now settled into their new positions and feel confident about upgrading their home.

The school year is approaching its final term, which focuses the mind of parents who wish to make a move before the new academic year begins. They … Continue Reading…

Snapshot Of Regional Property Market

A snapshot of the regional property market courtesy of Dataloft and are colleagues at Relocation Agent Network

Why Are The Brits Obsessed With Property?

No dinner party would be complete without talk of property values, gazumping, or someone who has made a killing, or a loss, on their home. We are obsessed with our bricks and mortar. More of us own our own home than any other European country – although this is decreasing as values have risen to unattainable levels for many.

On this crowded and class-conscious island, home ownership has always been associated with status and self-worth. Indeed, up until the late nineteenth … Continue Reading…