The Good Property Buyers

01/01/2025

Happy 2025!!!

19/11/2024

The Guardian calls a dip in asking prices for Novemebr.

Seeing asking prices dip this November isn’t surprising—it’s a quieter time of year for the market.

If you’re selling, don’t worry—pricing smartly can still attract serious offers.
If you’re curious about how to navigate these changes, let’s have a chat. We’re here to help make sense of it all!

Analysts say market is still relatively busy despite decline of 1.4%, which is unusually high for this time of year

15/11/2024

While Kirstie expressed her concerns about the challenges for buyers in the current market, the internet didn’t hold back, pointing out how disconnected her perspective can seem given her status in the property world.
It’s lighthearted but reveals how affordability remains a major concern for many.
If you’re feeling stuck in this market, we’re here to help you find a way forward that works for you!

House prices are on the up – no change there, then – but they really are on the up these last few months, with rising pay and falling interest rates taking them up to near record levels. So much so that Kirstie Allsop has been on Twitter bemoaning the state of the housing market and […]

12/11/2024

With house prices starting to level out and demand cooling a bit, it’s a reminder that every local market has its own story. If you’re thinking about selling, now’s a good time to check in on what’s happening in your area. We’re here to help make sense of it all and explore the best options for you...

Sales activity in the housing market is the highest it's been since 2020. Get the latest in our House Price Index for October 2024.

11/11/2024

Even with all the ups and downs in the economy, house prices are still ticking up!

It’s a good reminder that property remains a valuable asset.

If you’re thinking of selling, now could be a great time to take advantage of that steady demand—let’s chat about how we can help make it happen, get in touch...

According to Nationwide’s latest House Price Index, annual house price growth in the UK has slowed down from the 3.2% pace seen last month to 2.4%. That being said, in monthly terms, house prices were up by 0.1% between September and October this year. These figures have been adjusted for seasonal...

11/11/2024

Interesting changes in the Autumn Budget! With updates to stamp duty and other support, it seems like there’s a real push to make buying and selling a bit easier. It can be a lot to navigate, especially in a tricky market like this one. If you’re wondering how these changes might impact your plans, we’re here to chat and help you find the best way forward...

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Yesterday’s government budget brought a host of announcements likely to impact the UK housing and property market. From fresh initiatives on green housing to tax adjustments and rental reforms, the new budget sets out to address key challenges facing buyers, sellers, and homeowners. Here’s a bre...

10/11/2024

The UK property market in is definitely feeling the effects of rising costs and higher interest rates—things are cooling off in a lot of areas.
It’ll be interesting to see how much prices shift and whether some regions feel it more than others.
It a time to keep a close eye on what’s happening in your location if you’re buying or selling!

House prices could get a boost from interest rate cuts, with mortgage rates falling rapidly. But will house prices rise or fall in 2024?

10/11/2024

London’s property market really does operate in a bubble compared to the rest of the UK!
While other regions face different pressures, London’s appeal as a global investment hub often shields it from national trends.
It’ll be interesting to see if the U.S. election turbulence continues to boost demand in the Londons' Prime property area, that tend to remain somewhat insulated from typical market fluctuations....

Requests to rent trophy homes went up overnight while, longer term, a Trump victory could pump up the deflated central London sales market