Herefordshire Property Market Update November 2020
by Nathan Jackman SmithThe UK and Local housing market has defied Covid lockdown and the economist views that the property market would slump because of this, however, its staggering to believe that since May 2020, the UK property market has...
Be 2021 Sale Ready - Do Not Disturb
by Nathan Jackman Smith2020 has certainly been a strange year, but hearing 'Put my home on the market on Boxing Day? Are you really serious? I can hear you saying it now…but we are not bonkers, we are actually trying to position your home in front of
Pricing - What is meant by all the different pricing terms?
by Nathan Jackman SmithGuide price In short, the guide price refers to the amount the owner hopes to achieve. Often, guide prices are an invitation to make an opening offer or to negotiate. Nonetheless, there has to be at least one interested purchaser...
Green Homes Grant Scheme Extended
by Nathan Jackman SmithThe way a residential building is constructed, insulated, heated, ventilated and the type of fuel used, all contribute to its carbon emissions, and can now seriously impact on the cost of running the property and even its value....
When do people buy their first home?
by Nathan Jackman SmithThe average first-time buyer in Britain is now 34 and needs to scrape together a bigger deposit than ever before to get on the housing ladder. Faced with higher property prices and growing debt, Brits are getting older and older...
Herefordshire Property Market Update October 2020
by Nathan Jackman SmithWhilst writing this report for how the market performed in October, I did not expect to be in a second lockdown, nor the fact that demand is still...
Lessons Learned
by Nathan Jackman SmithAs the second wave of Covid19 affects lives, (your name) from (your company name) looks at what it augurs for the property market. One thing that has proved to be resistant to Covid19 is the property market, which has fed off the...
Herefordshire Property Market Update September 2020
by Nathan Jackman SmithIt’s four months now since the Housing Market has been back open since lockdown measures eased. Traditionally September has always been one of the busier months of the year. School Holidays come to end and peoples thoughts turn...
Loo Rolls And Other Flying Objects
by Nathan Jackman SmithSo many people are asking us about the property market at the moment. To provide some perspective, we often answer the question with a question. We ask, “Do you remember back in March, how loo rolls became difficult to find as...
Sellers twice as likely to sell if priced right first time!
by Nathan Jackman SmithWe looked at over 300,000 homes that were first put up for sale between 13th May and 31st July, to see if they were subsequently reduced and also if they were marked under offer or Sold Subject to Contract. The cut-off date for...