Blog: Update

16/03/2023 - Given that the Budget yesterday was designed to boost economic growth, it was somewhat surprising that housing was completely overlooked.

04/01/2022 - What it takes to make things happen in the property market this New Year, because wishing is no longer enough.

07/09/2022 - Are house prices going to fall? Or could they rise again, and hit even higher new records? We’ve gone from seeing the market completely shut down for two months in 2020, to the busiest-ever home-buying rush in 2021.

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12/07/2022 - House prices rose by 0.9% in May, taking annual house price growth to 11.2%. Month on month price growth has been softening since the start of year, down 0.9% this month from 1.7% in February.

16/06/2022 - White Paper claims a fairer deal for the PRS

14/06/2022- The current climate and that of the last two years we have all been at the mercy of fast changing regulations on how, who with and where we can live our lives such as via government lockdowns as well as travel

14/06/2022 - The number of adults living at home with parents has increased 20 per cent in the past 10 years, it’s been claimed.

08/06/2022 - Is the housing bubble (finally) about to burst? After a record two years for the property market, prices and mortgage approvals are stuttering

25/05/2022 - Price of property coming to market hits a fourth consecutive record of £367,501, up by 2.1% monthly (+£7,400)...

Price of property coming to market rises by 2.3% this month (+£7,785) to a record of £348,804, the biggest monthly jump in pounds recorded by Rightmove in more than twenty years:Prices are now 9.5% higher than a year ago, the...

Rightmove predicts that the national average price of property coming to market will rise by 5% next year, as strong buyer demand and a historically low level of available property continue to push up prices in 2022. As always...

Bill Jackson of Jackson Property ignores the New Year crystal ball and looks instead at what is actually happening to the property market at the moment.​​​​​​​A recent survey by a national estate agency group...

With 2022 just hours away, here’s a reminder of two tax changes that will directly affect landlords next year - and that’s before any new government announcements in the months to come. Monday January 31 is the deadline for...

In November, the number of buyers registered per Propertymark member branch has increased by 12 per cent from October and the supply of properties continues to fall to just 20 homes per branch – the lowest ever recorded and 50...

There may be a breakthrough in clearing the huge backlog of possession cases as the government is allocating an extra £324m to courts over the next three years. This is part of the £2.2 billion extra funding given to the...

Here are five reasons from the experts on why you should sell first:1. Avoid missing out on viewing your dream home While getting your property on the market before you buy may feel like a leap of faith, it makes sense. If you...

Lots of buyers and sellers are currently asking us, “Where are we?”. What they mean is, now that the stamp duty holiday is over, where are we in the property cycle? The property cycle can be looked at as a clock. Twelve...

What you can buy for the average asking price in every region We often talk about the average asking price of a home in Britain, but what does that mean where you live, or where you might be looking to buy? The national average...

Hello, I’m Nathan Jackman-Smith, each month I report on what is really happening in the Herefordshire Property Market and what are the potential reasons behind the changes and fluctuations. Here are your stats and numbers for...

Hello, I’m Nathan Jackman-Smith, each month I report on what is really happening in the Herefordshire Property Market and what are the potential reasons behind the changes and fluctuations. Here are your stats and numbers for...

The clouds of doom and gloom have been hovering for years, but now, with COVID-19, reality is really beginning to bite for the traditional high street. Three major chains, including teen clothing stalwart Topshop, have collapsed...

The number of 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages has increased significantly in recent week, helping to fuel fresh demand for property, according to Statons....

A leading veterinary body - the National Office of Animal Health, or NOAH - has started a campaign to have pets allowed in private rental properties. NOAH says the government’s new model tenancy agreement, launched early this...

Hello, I’m Nathan Jackman-Smith, each month I report on what is really happening in the Herefordshire Property Market and what are the potential reasons behind the changes and fluctuations. Here are your stats and numbers for...

Herefordshire Property Market Update February 2021 - Report on how the property market is changing and reacting in Hereford & Leominster...

Average price of property coming to market falls by 0.9% (-£2,887) this month, with some new sellers still hoping to tempt buyers and squeeze in a sale before the stamp duty holiday endsNew buyers unlikely to beat the deadline as...

HSBC UK is re-introducing its 90 per cent Loan To Value mortgages from next week - a possible lifeline for first time buyers scrabbling to save a deposit. Many lenders withdrew low-deposit mortgage deals last year, as worries over...

The ban on bailiff-enforced evictions for private renters has been extended in England and Wales. This will be until February 21 “at least” according to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick; the ban will be reviewed at that date....

I'm sure you're aware of the Prime Minister's announcement about the latest national lockdown in England, as well as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's announcement regarding Scotland earlier today. I wanted to make sure you’re...

We are pleased to announce that we have recently sold Newcastle Court near Evenjobb. This was a unique opportunity to acquire a glorious country estate and the chance to fully renovate the main residence returning it to its former...

Even before Covid-19, the Land Registry was under pressure to accept deeds completed electronically as part of the land registration process. It confirmed they would accept electronic signatures and confirmed the new guidelines in...

The 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...

The 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...

Whilst 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...

As 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...

It’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...

The Herefordshire property market has certainly had a great 3 months, buyers and sellers alike will realise the challenges it has brought with properties selling before actively marketing and having to deal with multiple offers on...

Hi, I’m Nathan from Jackson Property, here with my latest market update for July 2020 review July was the second full month since the housing market reponed first full month since lockdown was lifted on the housing market in...

Rightmove have released their lates House Price Index, with some very interesting reading!...Average asking price of property coming to market in Britain hits a record this month, 2.4% (+£7,640) higher than in March pre-lockdown,...

Hi, I’m Nathan from Jackson Property, here with my latest market update for June 2020 review June was the first full month since lockdown was lifted on the housing market in England. New Instructions were plenty across the...

Prices up as activity bounces back but 175,000 sellers missing from marketAverage asking price of property coming to market in England up by an average of 1.9% (+£6,266), compared to March before the housing market was put on...

We understand that everyone is going through a confused state with work, especially housing and the opening up of viewings, valuations and marketing of houses. We have an update below, but are awaiting further clarification...

The UK housing market & most of the UK economy has been put hold. New Sales have dropped dramatically, physical viewings are banned and only a handful of new properties have appeared for sale....

2020 HR1 HR2 HR3 HR4 HR6 TotalNew 68 54 11 59 47 239 Sales 42 39 13 29 27 150 PR 16 23 14 19 16 88 Available 329 296 140 286 325 1376 Views 47 38 39 40 30 39 2019 HR1 HR2 HR3 HR4 HR6 TotalNew 95 73 24

2020 HR1 HR2 HR3 HR4 HR6 TotalNew 58 70 25 50 47 250Sales 56 72 11 43 32 214PR 29 27 10 22 14 102Available 340 340 137 287 320 1424Views 55 53 47 43 37 47 2019 HR1 HR2 HR3 HR4 HR6 TotalNew 91 72 11 70 45 289Sales 91 70 7 42 36