Are you a Melksham homeowner considering a move in the next six to twelve months? Perhaps you're a buy-to-let landlord weighing up whether to expand or streamline your portfolio? Or maybe you’re a first-time buyer wondering if now is the…
The UK housing market has always been subject to government policy announcements, outside forces of economics, and consumer confidence fluctuations. After a turbulent 2024, there is evidence that 2025 will provide more stability and growth—particularly in areas such as Melksham,…
Last week, the Bank of England's interest rate dropped to 4.5%, marking its third cut in under a year. This decision follows a previous reduction in November 2024, with the rate remaining unchanged in December. While most of the Bank’s…
The property market in 2025 is off to a flying start with 20% more properties sold in January than the same time last year and 43% up on sales agreed from the pre-covid levels. But how does this relate to…
If you’re a homeowner in Melksham thinking of selling your property, you have probably wondered how long it will take to find a buyer. The timeline for selling a home varies depending on factors such as property type, price, and…
When browsing property portals, many people wonder why some Melksham homes linger on the market far longer than others. It’s easy to assume there’s something wrong - an issue with the property, an inflated asking price, or a lack of…
Stamp duty originated in the 17th century when duty stamps could be purchased and attached to a transactional document to prove that any tax due on the transaction had been paid. Today, tax relating to the purchase of land is…
The issue of new housebuilding in the UK stirs strong emotions. Many believe their local areas are turning into construction zones, with too many homes being built, disrupting the character of towns and villages. But is this perception grounded in…
This interesting question was posed by one of my Melksham landlord’s teenage daughters when they dropped into my offices before the Christmas break (doesn’t that seem an age away now?). I didn't know the answer off the top of my…
Here's Richard with his first property market comment in 2025. The weather may be cooling but it looks like the property market is hotting up. Watch more as Richard talks about the market activity, house prices and pricing your home…