Claire's Blog

So far in 2018 we have seen a continuation of last year’s trend – for the past 5 months now we have we have planted more Sold boards than For Sale boards.
Whilst it is great to have healthy sales, especially at a time when some market commentators are talking the market down, it is worrying that we simply cannot get enough homes to meet demands from buyers.
2018: A tale of different markets leads to Rightmove forecast of +1%
As we approach the New Year, there are a number of hurdles on the horizon but scope to remain hopeful. With further interest rate rises expected, Brexit negotiations to overcome and the cost of living escalating, the property market could see significant changes. NAEA Propertymark and ARLA Propertymark share their predictions for the rental/buying market, looking ahead to 2018
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