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Improving supply fuels positive sentiment
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The UK housing market is beginning to show signs of a rebalance in supply and demand while buyer and seller confidence remains high. That’s according to data from the largest monthly consumer sentiment index for buying and selling residential property in the UK, just released by OnTheMarket. Their data shows an increase in new instructions, indicating the start of rebalancing supply and demand within the property market. Data from OTM shows that sentiment remained positive in May with 82% of sellers confident that they could complete a sale within three months. Serious buyers within the study showed they are keen to proceed and to take advantage of low mortgage rates while they still can.
Slough office celebrating Relocation Agent Specialist
Friday, July 1, 2022
Adam Maidment (left in photo) from The Frost Partnership in Slough is celebrating after becoming an accredited Relocation Agent Specialist. The accreditation was awarded by Relocation Agent Network and is achieved by completing a comprehensive online training programme, The Importance of Service. A national network of selected estate agents (of which The Frost Partnership is a member), Relocation Agent Network introduced the training programme to ensure each of their members provides the very highest customer service to those relocating around the UK.
In an Active Market, a Pre-Qualified Buyer has the Advantage
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The UK property market remains very active, though tempered slightly from the high rates of price appreciation and market urgency experienced earlier in the year. Most property experts predict annual home values for 2022 will have grown between 5 – 10 % compared to last year. Limited stock as well as active first time-buyers continue to push demand and pricing. How best to win the competition as the ‘buyer of choice’ in this active market? One solution is to come to the table pre-qualified and pre-approved by your lender. Relocation Agent Network has summarized some insights for fast-tracking the lending process below.
Here comes Summer!
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
It’s official – Summer is here and with the mercury rising you can really start to enjoy lazy days and sunshine, at least some of the time! Many transformed their outdoor space during lockdown and now’s the time to spruce it up!
COMING SOON to Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath
Thursday, June 9, 2022
To be completed in Spring 2023, this pair of three-bedroom semi-detached houses is currently under construction in a desirable and quiet location within walking distance of the village centre in Flackwell Heath.
Time to Move!
Friday, May 20, 2022
Spring has sprung into action and the UK’s property market continues its story of rising prices fuelled by buyer and tenant demand for properties. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ most recent market sentiment survey of the lettings market suggests that rent rises will continue through summer and into future years too. Its report says: “All regions are anticipated to see further material increases in rental prices over the next three months. Over the year ahead, rents are expected to rise by approximately 4% while five-year projections sit at around 5% per year through to 2027.”
