The UK's property market is facing a significant challenge as the availability of homes for rent has plummeted to its lowest level in five years, exacerbating the difficulties tenants face in finding affordable accommodation. This alarming trend was highlighted in…
The good news is..... Sales are UP by 14.8%. Viewing ratios are UP. New instructions are UP. However, Nigel's key message for sellers is that 'the art of pricing' is still very important. We have seen an extremely positive start…
In the ever-evolving UK housing landscape, renting is not just for the young. In fact, just under 1 in 6 retirees (975,230 of the 6.36million retired households) live in private rented accommodation. The golden years are seeing a surprising trend…
We are thrilled to re-introduce our beloved local school initiative for 2024! In this initiative, Lock & Key will proudly donate 10% of our selling fees to one of the primary schools in Semington, Seend, or Broughton Gifford. This offer…
Will there be love in the air for your property move this February? Here's Richard with an update on the property market right here, right now. So let’s look at the current market. As we said last month, there…
Yet is it a sellers’ market in Melksham? The number of agreed UK property sales until the last Sunday of January (28th) is 8.35% higher than a year ago. Tumbling mortgage costs have encouraged buyers and sellers to return to…
As a seasoned estate agent serving the Melksham community, I've always prided myself on offering transparent, informed advice to local homeowners. Today, I'd like to provide a balanced perspective on the current housing market trends and what they could mean…
With 2024 now in full swing, Richard gives us an overview of where the property market as it is, today. With hope in the minds of many looking to buy and sell and stability on the agenda for those closing…
As an experienced estate agent based in Melksham, I have been closely monitoring the trends in the UK property market. As of January 11th, 2024, the market has shown a solid start, a trend worth exploring, especially in how it…
In a recent financial turn, Melksham residents are experiencing a wave of relief as mortgage rates across the UK take a surprising dip. This reduction, led by major lenders, signals a potential opportunity for the Melksham housing market, directly affecting…