The UK property market has undergone significant shifts since the summer of 2020, driven primarily by the post lockdown race between the summer of 2020 and late 2021, and then a rapid series of interest rate hikes aimed at curbing…
The rental property market is on the brink of a significant shift, one that will undoubtedly cause concern among landlords across the UK. The new Labour government has made clear its intention to raise the minimum energy performance standards for…
For property owners and landlords in Melksham, the latest insights on the average age of first-time buyers reveal a surprising trend. While it’s often assumed that the age of first-time buyers has significantly increased over the last two decades, the…
Are you a Melksham homeowner? Are you thinking of moving home in the next six to twelve months? Whether you're aiming to buy your dream Melksham home or sell a beloved property, grasping the current market dynamics is crucial. You…
How will the change in Government affect the property market? Could property become more affordable in the foreseeable future? Here's Richard will an update with his Property Market Comment. If you would like to discuss selling your home this summer,…
Despite the anticipations and speculations surrounding the UK General Election, its impact on the UK and Melksham property market has been negligible. Market trends, buyer interest, and property values have remained steady, showing no significant fluctuations attributable to the political…
Welcome to the June 2024 Property Market Comment. And if you are wondering if news of next month’s election has had much influence over the UK housing market, the answers is no. We Brits appear to quite blasé about these…
Here's Richard with an update on the property market as we head into the month of May. What we thought had been a typical spring market last month is now tinged with some mixed messages. Historically the new listings that…
Watch Richard's April 2024 Property Market Comment on our YouTube Channel Welcome to the April 2024 Property Market Comment. As expected, we now very much find ourselves in a typical spring market with strong activity from buyers and sellers alike…
As a practised estate agent based in Melksham, I like to monitor the Melksham property market, compare it to the UK property market, and then share it with Melksham homeowners and landlords. For February 2024, the UK property market has…