Here's Richard with an update on the property market for August and whilst many are away on their holidays, the property market is still in full swing. Estate agents are holding 8% more stock than we saw in 2024 but…
Why Melksham’s Under-34s Are Taking Longer to Buy a Home It’s no great revelation that young people in Melksham are finding it increasingly difficult to buy a home. Rising living costs, modest wage growth, and stricter mortgage lending rules have…
Why it's back in fashion (and why it never really went out) In an age of towering new build flats and sprawling three-storey town homes, there is something refreshingly honest about a bungalow. No stairs. No split-level gimmicks. Just a…
As we are now half way through 2025, it's certain the Melksham housing market has been more restrained than the post pandemic 24 months of summer 2020 through to July/August of 2022, and I believe that the ‘steady as she…
Back in early 2023, several property commentators suggested the UK housing market might face a notable dip. Forecasts from Halifax, Savills and Nomura Bank ranged from an 8% to a 15% fall in prices. These predictions naturally caught the headlines…
'Stable' and 'Active' are the two buzz words for the property market in July 2025. Here's Richard with a closer look at how things are for us as the weather hots up for us this summer. Looking to discuss selling…
If you have ever thought about selling your Melksham home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset. A few extra thousand on the…
Over the past five years, Melksham's private rental market has experienced a significant growth in rents. The average monthly rent has increased from £855 in 2020 to £1,174 in 2025, representing a 37% rise. These local trends are interesting when…
For many local Melksham homeowners, the jump from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom home marks a major life milestone — a growing family, the need for a home office, or simply the desire for more space. But how much does…
At first glance, that number stands out. More homes. More choice. But that's only half the story. Although the number of properties for sale locally has increased since 2022, the number of homes selling has also increased. Nationally, regionally and locally in…