This week I was not surprised to learn that Estate Agents have once again made it into the top 10 list of most disliked professionals in the U.K, being beaten only by traffic wardens and bouncers! Also up there are bus drivers, footballers, tele-sales reps, people who work in PR, politicians, and anyone who takes part in reality TV shows, so we are amongst good company!! I guess this deep-rooted disdain comes from the fact that traditionally Estate Agencies have charged too much and delivered too little, and so often I hear from people who are currently on the market
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Archives for Sales News
“Egg”citing times ahead…?
Well with a quarter of the year gone already, neither Marion nor I could have predicted the amazing amount of activity which we have seen in recent weeks. Having not been in the High Street office this time last year, I didn’t have any previous statistics to look back on, and therefore had no idea what to expect from the Spring season. However, it appears that the milder weather has definitely had a positive impact on the housing market and the amount of sales we have agreed so far has well exceeded my expectations! With everything from a 2 bedroom
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Operation House Proud
One of the main occupational hazards I encounter in my job is that I go out to so many beautiful properties…and then at the end of the day I go back to my own house, and notice all its flaws. When giving advice to potential vendors, its always been a “do as I say, not do as I do” approach and thank goodness they don’t all come round to my house and see last nights dinner plates still on the side or the growing collection of shoes by the front door! Well, untidiness aside (which I blame my Husband for
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Thinking of selling…?
After having an extremely fruitful November and December, the biggest problem at Barker Healey Property is that we are quickly running out of properties to sell! Whilst we do still have a number of fantastic homes on the market to suit a range of budgets and requirements, in particular there seems to have been a rush on properties within the £175,000 – £250,000 bracket and as much as I love to see the bright red “SOLD” triangles on the display board and in the window, at the moment we are limited as to the choice we can offer the steady
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Remain positive!
Despite recent projections from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors who forecast a 3 per cent fall in property prices nationally in 2012, here in Newport, I think we still have it fairly good! I, for one, am proud to be part of such a thriving community and potential buyers also recognise how much there is to offer. Aside from excellent schools, we enjoy great transport links to nearby towns and cities, a wide range of properties of all ages and styles, a low crime rate, and above all – a sense of belonging. Sounds corny but having not originated
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Its all relative…
Although we are all aware of the doom and gloom portrayed in the media in relation to the property market, the reality is not as bad as it may first appear. Whilst prices may have decreased slightly due to a rise in the amount of properties on the market, this means that not only is there a greater selection of homes for buyers to choose from, but any decrease in the sale price of your own property will be mirrored in the price of the property you intend to purchase, thus making it all relative. In addition, the recent increase
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UK House Prices
The Guardian have an interactive UK House prices graph showing you the recent movement in prices The main house price indices give different figures for the annual rate of decline. Nationwide and Halifax base their figures on properties they have agreed mortgages on, while the Land Registry index – introduced in October 2006 – records all completed sales. See how the housing market has fared in recent months Click here to read more
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UK House Prices Fall but Sales Increase
According to a recent survey by RCIS it seems that while house prices falling in general this is having an effect on sales: Prices slip back but sales expectations pick up A further increase in supply pushes the net price balance deeper into negative territory Transaction activity remains steady albeit at relatively low levels Despite a further drop in buyer enquiries, sales expectations rebound Read the full report here
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