July Market Update

The market feels like it’s stalling at the moment, maybe because of holidays, maybe because of interest rates and affordability or maybe because of confidence. It could be a combination of all factors.

The two issues which are currently restricting the market are a lack of first-time buyers and an over supply of property. Each first-time buyer that enters the market can generate an upward chain of three or four more sales illustrating first time buyers are the life blood of … Continue Reading…

April Market Update

As another month ends the housing market has been pretty non-eventful but buyer confidence appears to be improving as sales across the UK have increased compared to last year.

According to Rightmove data, 350,146 sales were agreed in the first 15 weeks of 2024, compared to 394,336 sales in the same period of 2025, an increase of 44,190 across the country. This upturn in sales shows confidence is being slowly restored.

Across the UK, 21,206 prices were reduced in the first 15 … Continue Reading…

Market Review

The Bank of England meet again on Thursday 2nd November with many mortgage borrowers keeping a closer eye than usual on the outcome. The hope is that interest rates will remain unchanged for the second time in succession which will restore some much-needed confidence to a fragile housing market.

The volume of available properties for sale is still increasing which dilutes every seller’s chance of finding a buyer. Prices over the past year have fallen but many sellers are still trying … Continue Reading…

What will the property market look like in 2023?

So what will the property market be doing in 2023? Who can predict?

The last year has been an adventure with mortgage interest rates steadily and consistently rising throughout the year with rates now sitting at a 14 year high. Property prices are now lower than they were at this point last year but the demand for buying and moving home hasn’t wavered.

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, high inflation and turbulence in Government, it seems many of us still want to get … Continue Reading…

Christmas Toy Appeal 2022

Our Christmas toy appeal for 2022 has come to an end and we have been absolutely overwhelmed with the response! We’d like to send a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to our toy appeal and took the time to drop toys into our three branches in Rushden, Wellingborough and Irthlingborough.

The toys have now been passed on to the Evening Telegraph newspaper. They will be distributed to children who are less fortunate across East Northants. Jeanette Walsh, who … Continue Reading…

Christmas Toy Appeal 2022

We’re pleased to be supporting the Northants Telegraph this year with their Christmas toy appeal. By supporting us,  you can make a difference to children and families across Northamptonshire.

You can drop any new toy into any of our three branches (Rushden, Wellingborough and Irthlingborough) up until 10th December. We’re sorry but second hand toys cannot be accepted.

Richard Taylor, Director, said “We managed to receive lots of donations last year and we’d really like to beat that total this Christmas. We’re … Continue Reading…

Write to Santa and get a personalised reply

This year we’re offering the chance for children to receive a letter from Santa. All you need to do is download the form below or you can collect one from us.

Then drop it into the Rushden office as we have a very special postbox which is just for Santa!

We ensure all letters from your children are replied to by Father Christmas and his team of helpers.

Do you know … Continue Reading…