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…
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…
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,…
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…
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),…
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…
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…