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The increased demand for rural and coastal properties explained

Since the initial lockdown in March, the demand for rural properties has increased massively due to changing property priorities and working habits.

Rightmove’s yearly review for 2020 shows that both coastal and rural areas were favoured by buyers as many moved away from central locations.

The top 10 best selling areas in the UK last year were dominated by idyllic locations, such as Devon, Surrey and Somerset.

Similarly, properties with larger living areas, dining rooms and gardens all seemed to be the most popular on the market.

With many expecting to be working from home for a while, or even swapping to remote working on a permanent basis, the significance of a central location is no longer as prevalent for buyers and tenants.

According to Rightmove, out of the top ten best selling areas of 2020, seven of those had a population of 10,000 or less, showing that life away from the hustle and bustle of the city was preferred by many during the pandemic.

Specific areas that have seen impressive growth since the outbreak are Wiltshire, Hampshire, Stockbridge, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

Amongst these, Hertfordshire was the most popular with a 75% increase in sales year-on-year, and no evidence of this slowing down.

Similarly, suburban areas in the north west have seen the biggest price growth this year, with prices rising from £184,299 to £213,706 on average.*

Rightmove’s director of property data, Tim Bannister, said: “this year we’ve seen an uplift in the number of home-movers escaping to the country and we think this trend will continue for now as people show their willingness to make significant life changes.

“The data highlights just how influential the unexpected events of this year have been in shaping the nation’s housing priorities, with many buyers determined to swap city streets for rural and coastal retreats.”

If you’re looking to prioritise green space in your next property we can help.

Contact us and one of our property professionals will help you turn your property dream into a reality.

*Property Industry Eye

How to set achievable goals with your home

Setting New Year’s resolutions is a long-lived tradition, however, this year is set to be slightly different.

Due to the pandemic, goals – such as travelling the world – will have to be put on hold due to restrictions.

As a result, many people are looking for achievable goals and challenges closer to home, and renovating your property is just one area of our lives we have the power to transform in 2021.

Here's how you can get started with your renovations...

Make a schedule

Before you get ahead of yourself and want to change everything in your house right away, take a step back and create a plan you can stick to.

This will ensure you don’t take up too much time focusing on everything at once, allowing you to remain stress-free and organised.

Create a budget that doesn’t pinch every penny

Everyone loves to save money where possible, however, if your budget is too stringent, this could cause your goals to fall short.

When renovating, you want to aim for the grand picture in your head as much as possible, and penny-pinching won’t help at all.

Take the time to carefully save so you don't find yourself struggling unnecessarily, and focus on the little things that can be changed without too much expense.

Have goals that are measurable

When starting a project, it is natural to want to see immediate results.

Depending on just how much work is required, you might want to consider planning out key milestones that will signal when the next phase of development has been reached.

That way, you won't lose heart from any potential setbacks or delays.

Ensure you can’t forget your resolutions

Plaster reminders of tasks you need to complete all over your home, meaning you can’t miss or avoid them.

Whether it’s a big A3 poster or a post-it note on the computer, this will keep your goals fresh in your mind.

For more property ideas or inspiration, talk to our team today about the renovations that add real value to your home.

Positive property market developments from 2020

Looking back on 2020, it’s easy to focus on the negatives. However, the impact last year had on the property market was definitely overall positive.

What is in store for the sector this year?

Government schemes

2020’s COVID crisis gave rise to the stamp duty and mortgage holiday to support property homeowners and landlords through their financial hardship.

The stamp duty holiday began on July 8th and will remain in place until March 31st this year, giving buyers and investors the opportunity to see savings of up to £15,000.

Due to the scheme, house sales rose by a huge 21.3% in September.*

Whilst it's been reported that an impressive 140,000 more people are waiting to complete on their house purchase since this time last year.**

Similarly, the mortgage holiday was initially introduced in March 2020 and has been extended various times with a current end date of July 2021.

This scheme was announced to help households who had been financially impacted by the pandemic and can be taken for up to six months.

For more information, please speak to your lender directly on whether a payment holiday is the right solution for you.

House price surges

With property priorities changing to favour gardens, large living spaces, rural locations, home offices and dining rooms, prices for these properties has increased massively.

Similarly, with the aid of the stamp duty holiday, many buyers have been able to push themselves financially and purchase a larger property than they first thought possible.

With so many positive elements to take away from 2020, and a bright future for the property market ahead, now is a great time to evaluate your options.

If you’re thinking of buying, selling or letting this year, contact us.

*GOV.UK
**Property Wire

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