We are often asked...when is the best time to buy or sell a property? And realisitcally it should be within the constraints of affordability and when it is most suitable for you and your families.
The current climate has an impact on the decision making process, but if it is the right time for you to consider a move, then get the local market intelligence from a local Estate Agent. Activity in some areas of the country can be different to the national property market position, so please do come and talk to us, especially if you are considering moving in 2023 - now is the time to prepare!
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Current research suggests that in 2022, almost a third (31%) of properties are now receiving offers within an hour, compared to a mere 7% in 2018.
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Humans are social animals, forming societies and seeking contact with others for well-being purposes. It is not therefore surprising that buyers and renters look for a sense of community in their new home search.
Three quarters of home movers rated the local community as 'Important' when searching for a new home to buy. Pleasant neighbours were viewed as important by 87%.
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sense of community in a local area would also encourage 72% of renters to rent for longer and, 69% would rent for longer if there was a sense of community within their building.
Neighbourhoods or streets where homes rarely come up for sale are a good indicator of a strong community, as is the number of neighbours a resident knows by their first name. Source: Dataloft, Property Academy Surveys 2022 (including over 10,400 home movers, over 6,800 renters)
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Average rents across the UK (Excluding London) now stand at £971 PCM, a jump from 1% between August and September.
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The research delves back into January 2010, when the average UK house price was £167,469, and climbed to £231,792 by the end of the decade at a 38.4% increase.
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