As we move into early summer 2025, Melksham's property market paints a bleak picture—especially for first-time buyers. Headlines scream that getting a foot on the ladder is harder than ever, and for many, that feels painfully true. With the average…
Understanding what’s really going on in the Melksham property market is key to cutting through the noise and seeing the true picture—both locally and nationally. Despite the near constant doom and gloom headlines predicting a housing crash since September 2022,…
In today’s Melksham property market, the Bank of Mum and Dad remains a powerful force — and it’s only grown more influential. For many first-time buyers in Melksham, parental help is not just a boost, it’s often the key to…
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…
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…
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…