March 2020 Market Comment

Building on the increase in January activity we reported last month, the local market has been just as frenetic during February with intense buyer activity continuing to play “catch-up” following years of mild depression.

According to the National Association of Estate Agents, there has been a 25% year-on-year rise in the number of active buyers, with sales volumes up 33% on last month, yet the supply of available housing has not risen to meet this demand, at just 3%.

Essentially, “old stock” … Continue Reading…

Let’s Get Kids Reading More

It’s World Book Day later this week.

This fantastic project aims to get more children reading for fun.

We’re fully supporting its efforts in Wellingborough, Irthlingborough and Rushden.

Its mission this year is to get kids and adults reading a million stories across the UK on Thursday 5 March. The charity behind the day encourages parents, carers and family members to read for fun (i.e. not schoolwork) with their children for just ten minutes every day.

Why it Matters

According to the Organisation for Economic … Continue Reading…