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🏑 Six Steps to Seasonal Home Selling Success 🏑

Winter is often written off as a quiet time to sell a property, but that assumption rarely holds up when looked at more closely. For homeowners with the right approach, the colder, darker months can offer genuine opportunities, especially heading into a new year when many buyers are actively making plans. If a winter move is on the table, these...

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πŸ’› 🏑 Moving in 2026, what the 2025 figures are telling us 🏑 πŸ’›

⏱️ 4-minute read Anyone thinking about a move this year will recognise that the market feels calmer than it once did. The 2025 figures support that view. Activity stayed steady rather than rushed, choice remained good across many price ranges, and buyers were more selective about what they committed to. That change does not signal a weak market. It points...

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Q4 – Housing Market Update – October to December 2025

The final quarter of the year showed a noticeable shift in activity. Sales held up well across much of the market, with particular strength in the lower and mid price ranges. New listings slowed again, which reduced overall choice in several brackets and helped some correctly priced homes agree sales more quickly. Price sensitivity remains a theme, but Q4 showed...

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πŸ‘πŸ“‰ How the Latest Interest Rate Decision Affects 2026 Moving Plan

⏱️ 4-minute read The Bank of England has confirmed that Bank Rate has been cut to 3.75%. It’s a decision many people expected, but that doesn’t make it any less important for anyone thinking about moving in 2026. After a year of uncertainty, this change offers a clearer picture of where things may be heading next. πŸ“Š Why the Bank...

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πŸ’› We’re Changing Estate Agency for Good πŸ’›

We’re proud to be part of an exclusive network of estate agents because of our ethical approach to our clients, colleagues and community. By successfully applying to join the Ethical Agent Network (EAN), we have been given a ringing endorsement of our commitment to doing the right thing. We are the only agency in the local area accepted into the...

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🏑 The Heart of the Home, and the Key to Attracting Buyers

⏱️ 4-minute read When conversations turn to what helps a home sell well, neat gardens and fresh paint still get mentioned. First impressions matter, but buyer focus has shifted. Attention now moves quickly beyond the front door and straight into the kitchen. Recent UK research shows that when price and location are broadly right, 77 percent of buyers say an...

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