💡 What’s Happening?✅ The housing market remains strong despite affordability challenges.✅ First-time buyers are making a comeback, with mortgage completions nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.✅ Buy-to-let purchases are increasing, but still lower than in previous years.✅ Upcoming stamp duty changes in April could impact the market in the sho...
The first month of 2025 has been nothing short of dynamic in the property market! 🚀 Here's a snapshot of the activity we've seen: 📊 Market Highlights: Record Listings: Since Boxing Day, there has been a record number of new sellers entering the market, with the number of new properties coming to market 11% ahead of the same period at the start of l...
The property market is buzzing again, and there’s good news for both buyers and sellers. According to the latest insights from Zoopla, house price inflation has rebounded to +2% this year, a notable shift compared to last year’s dip of -0.9%. So, what’s driving this change, and what does it mean for those looking to buy or sell in 2025? Let’s break it do...
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market: Tips for Home SellersThe housing market has become more competitive than ever. With more homes available for sale and interest rates still at unexpectedly high levels, buyers are being more cautious with their decisions. As a home seller, you need to work harder to ensure your property stands out from the competition. But don’t worry&...
2025 is here and what better time to turn your property dreams into reality? Whether you're looking to sell, buy or rent, we're here to make your journey easy, exciting and stress-freeTop tips for Homeowners in 2025: Declutter for a fresh start - It's amazing what a tidy home can do to kickstart your New Year Update your curb appeal - First impressions matter! A little land...
Although the Renter's Rights Bill isn't law as yet, it is moving towards coming into force and landlords are telling us of their concerns, and, as property professionals, we are able to help. Don't take our word for it, just look at our reviews.As Members of the Association of Residential Letting Agents, we follow a Code of Practice and as experienced agents, we are keen to sho...
The market for rental properties is continuing to grow and monthly rent on newly let properties is still increasing on average. Across the country rents rose by 11% year on year in April and since we went into lockdown, rents have increased by 25% with strongest growth, unsurprisingly, in London. With rents on the open market rising quickly, tenants will face the choice of st...
House prices are the hot topic everywhere at the moment and there is a mixed picture of the value of our homes in the UK. Last month Halifax said that prices were unexpectedly up by 1.6% annually whilst another survey from Nationwide claimed that they had fallen 3.1% which is the biggest fall in 14 years. All of this makes it hard to decipher what exactly is going on for hous...
Holiday lets rules are set to change according to new government consultation. The new rules are aimed at giving communities greater control over short-term lets in tourist hotspots whilst also strengthening the tourism sector. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will propose to introduce planning permission for existing homes being used as short term let...
As the echoes from the turbulence of the chaos caused by the mini budget of last September are starting to fade, we are noticing that the market is now finding its balance.The mini budget of 23 September 2022 that heralded £45bn of unfunded tax cuts threw the markets into turmoil, saw the value of the pound plummet and the cost of borrowing and mortgage interest rates soa...
As Bywater Herring are putting together the yearly plans, we’ve been looking at how we can benefit the community of Irthlingborough. Karen and Sue give their free time every month to being members of the IGrow (Irthlingborough Events) team and actively support the events that are held throughout the year in the town. Being based on the High Street in Irthlingborough, we...
According to Rightmove, the property listings site, house prices have lifted in January. The biggest New Year increase since 2020. This is despite prospective buyers falling by a third compared to this time last year.Traditionally there is a general lull in house buying between December and March. And with snow and subzero temperatures forecast for this week. It's only the most...
As we all start to get back into a routine and the New Year Resolutions still fresh with Veganuary, Dry January and a commitment to eat better and exercise more as well as be kinder, happier, more positive, the news is full of house price predictions (as well as Meghan and Harry!). Halifax have released their latest House Price Index showing that annual growth has slowed t...
People who managed to secure low rate mortgage offers are keen to complete their transaction before their offer expires. This has led to a rise in confidence that they will complete the purchase of thei property wihin three months, particularly in Wales, the South East and East Midlands.According to OnTheMarket:74% of active buyers in the UK were confident of completing within...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that Stamp Duty cuts will remain in place until March 2025.Expectations are that the housing market will slow so this incentive is remaining in place for now to support the housing market and protect jobs by keeping the market moving and benefiting the economy.HM Treasury tweeted: "This is to help the jobs & firms that rely on the...
