Our 2025 New Year Message with Nigel Fitzgerald
On behalf of the team here at Lock & Key in Melksham, may we be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! Here's Nigel with a heartfelt New Year message for anyone in Melksham who is thinking of…
[Job Vacancy] Trainee / Sales Negotiator
We’re looking to recruit a Trainee / Sales Negotiator for our established & worker friendly team here at Lock & Key in Melksham. Property sector experience is preferred, however not essential. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with the public,…
December 2024 – Property Market Comment with Richard
It's the last Property Market Report from Richard in 2024 and in this month's video, he has an important message to anyone who is thinking about selling their property in the next 6 months. It's all about winning a price…
Melksham House Sales Up 34.9% on 2023 – Yet Challenges Still Remain
The number of agreed UK property sales until Saturday, 22nd November 2024, is 18% higher than a year ago. Breaking those stats down even further, as of 22nd November 2024, 1,009,340 UK homes had been sold subject to contract (STC),…
Melksham’s Ageing Population Turning to Rentals: What it Means for Landlords.
Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that across the UK, 486,795 households are occupied by individuals aged 65 (and over) who live in a private rental sector home. This represents 6.71% of all OAP’s that are now…
Our Christmas Competition is BACK!
We are once again delighted to announce our Christmas competition is now online and ready for you to enter! I have created a video on our Facebook page here for you to watch and, in the comments, all you have…
The New Stamp Duty Increase: Another Hurdle for Melksham Landlords
But Is It Really a Game-Changer? Over the past eight years, landlords have faced a barrage of new regulations and tax changes. From the original 3% stamp duty surcharge introduced in 2016 to Section 24’s limitation on mortgage interest relief,…
The Hard Truth About Melksham’s Young
Where Do They Live and What Does the Future Hold? It’s no secret that the younger generation in Melksham is finding it tough to get onto the property ladder. With the rising cost of living, stagnating wages, and stricter mortgage…
1 in 9.2 Melksham Home Sellers Lower Their Asking Price Every Month
As the property landscape in Melksham continues to evolve, many homeowners who have been on the market for a while find themselves navigating the complex decision of when and how much to reduce their asking prices to attract buyers. With…
1,614 Melksham Homeowners Fallen Foul of Estate Agents ‘Overvaluing’ in Last 5 Years
If you’ve ever considered selling your Melksham home, you may have felt the temptation to list it at a higher price, hoping for a bigger payday. After all, who wouldn’t want to maximise the return on their largest tax-free investment?…