Sales

The UK property market is experiencing an unprecedented level of choice for buyers this March, reminiscent of conditions last seen in 2015. This increased supply, while offering buyers more options, necessitates that sellers adopt competitive pricing strategies to navigate the intensified competition effectively.

With stable mortgage rates, increased property listings, and competitive pricing, the UK housing market presents golden opportunities this spring. In Orpington, Sevenoaks, and beyond, buyers and sellers can benefit from current trends. Discover why this season could be the perfect time to make a move.

Spic, span and sparkling? No. Some home buyers pass up immaculate, modern properties and willingly head for the shabbiest house in the search results. If you’re on the fence about purchasing a fixer upper, here are four reasons why a wreck could be the right choice.

Rising rents have made homeownership 15% cheaper than renting, thanks to falling mortgage rates. First-time buyers can now secure lower monthly payments, but saving for a deposit remains a key challenge.

Mortgage approvals rose 18% in January, driven by buyers rushing to complete before the April stamp duty threshold change. While this surge may lead to a quieter market post-deadline, demand remains steady. Economic uncertainties persist, but increased valuations signal cautious optimism for a stable property market in the coming months.

First-time buyers are making a strong comeback in 2025, boosting market activity after a challenging period. Improved mortgage affordability and stabilising interest rates have increased confidence, benefiting sellers across all price ranges. With this boost in activity at the first rung of the property market, what does this mean for housing market in general?

When it comes to selling a property, there is a fine line between ‘homely’ and ‘hoarding’. A quick scan of the internet reveals numerous surveys showing what buyers find off putting when searching for a new home. Something that crops up time and time again is clutter, with junk knocking anywhere between 10% and 20% off a home’s value.

If you are buying a property, every little helps – especially when it comes to finding enough money for a deposit. Just how much purchasers rely on a cash injection was revealed in 2024, when analysis by Uswitch found 37% of UK first-time buyers were only able to amass a deposit thanks to financial help from family or friends. 

Did you know we have been making New Year’s resolutions for more than 4,000 years? The custom is thought to stem from the ancient Babylonians, who used their New Year in mid-March to reaffirm loyalty to the monarch, make promises to be good moving forward, pay debts to gods and return borrowed objects.

Getting your home on the market is easier and quicker than you may think – and there is every reason to order a ‘for sale’ sign this December. In fact, there are four indicators that now is a good time to instruct a sales agent:

You’ve made the decision to sell your property, you’ve met with multiple estate agents to get their view on its market value and they all differ from each other and from your own opinion on its worth.  So you ask yourself, how much is my house worth and subsequently what price should I market my property for?  Which are often two different figures.

With energy costs on the rise, the appeal of buying a brand new home is stronger than ever. According to recent data, 53% of home movers now say they would consider purchasing a new-build property, a notable increase from 47% last year. This growing trend highlights the modern advantages that new homes offer, making them an attractive option for buyers across all age groups.