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%…
If you are a Melksham homeowner or landlord thinking about selling your property, one of the first questions you will ask is simple, how long will it take? The honest answer is that it depends. Location, property type, number of bedrooms, price point and…
What this means for Melksham homeowners In 2025, 24.77% of agreed property sales in Melksham did not complete, and this is more important than many homeowners think. In Melksham, where sales chains are often longer and buyers are more sensitive to price, this has a bigger impact…
2025 was not a great one for the UK property market. Budgets, wars, economic and political uncertainty all conspired to derail what was otherwise a steady gently upward trajectory. Although, as ever, the market remained remarkably robust, the increase in…
As we enter a new year, many local homeowners are facing a familiar question. Should they bring their Melksham home to market in January, or wait until the late spring? In recent conversations I have had with Melksham buyers, sellers, and buy-to-let landlords in the run-up to Christmas, one…
As we hit the third week of December, the Melksham property market does slow down ready for the big day. It’s at this time of year, I like to work out the total value of every home in Melksham, and…
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget has finally arrived after months of rumour, leaked ideas and speculation. Many households in Melksham had braced themselves for a sweeping new annual tax on homes above £500,000. That proposal has now been dropped, which removes…