For decades, the flat was the natural starting point for many first-time home buyers. The first rung of the ladder. The affordable option. The stepping stone to something bigger. For landlords, it was a dependable investment. For first-time buyers, it was often the only way in. That…
There is a growing shift taking place in the Melksham property market, and it is not one that can be ignored. While much of the national conversation focuses on house prices and interest rates, a quieter yet more revealing metric is beginning…
Are you contemplating moving home in Melksham during the next 9 months? You may be a Melksham landlord wondering whether you should grow your portfolio or sell off a few properties? Or you're a Melksham first-time buyer considering if now is the best time to move? Understanding whether the current property market favours buyers or sellers is key to making the right call. If…
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest something rather unexpected. After years of worsening affordability, the picture has begun to improve. Wages have risen faster than house prices since 2021, nudging the headline affordability ratios in the right direction. On…
Over the last few weeks, there has been a growing narrative in the national press suggesting that the housing ladder is becoming increasingly difficult to climb. Much of this centres around the widening gap between smaller and larger homes, with…
When you have had your property on the market for a while, many sellers eventually face the same difficult decision: whether their asking price needs adjusting to reignite buyer interest. The reason why, over the past few years, the number of homes available across the SN12 postcode has…
We often discuss the Melksham property market through house prices. Yet long before price comes a home’s character. And long before its character comes its age. Every town or city has its own housing fingerprint. Not just streets and postcodes, but a layered history of building…
When most homeowners decide to put their Melksham home on the market, they assume one thing. The chances their home will sell are very good. After all, why wouldn’t it? You ask an estate agent to place your home on the market, the board goes up, pictures of your home appear on the portals and viewings subsequently get…
The property market is frequently misunderstood, especially amid dramatic news stories. Here’s what Melksham homeowners need to know to avoid costly traps. To understand the property market, it is important to consider the broader context. Nationally, house price growth is treading water at…
In early 2023, property forecasters predicted a significant UK housing downturn over the next two years, citing rising interest rates following Liz Truss's departure. Halifax expected an 8% drop, Savills predicted a 10% drop, and Nomura Bank forecast up to a 15%…