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Surreal doesn’t do it justice. Are we really locked down in our own homes while an invisible killer preys on the elderly and infirm? Our heartfelt feelings go out to everyone feeling worried or anxious for themselves or their family at this unprecedented time. Likewise we share in the frustration many of us must feel about this sudden interruption into daily life. We’re not operating under the illusion that anyone is thinking too hard about moving home or the property market right now - so f...

Surreal doesn’t do it justice. Are we really locked down in our own homes while an invisible killer preys on the elderly and infirm? Our heartfelt feelings go out to everyone feeling worried or anxious for themselves or their family at this unprecedented time. Likewise we share in the frustration many of us must feel about this sudden interruption into daily life. We’re not operating under the illusion that anyone is thinking too hard about moving home or the property market right now - so f...

Surreal doesn’t do it justice. Are we really locked down in our own homes while an invisible killer preys on the elderly and infirm? Our heartfelt feelings go out to everyone feeling worried or anxious for themselves or their family at this unprecedented time. Likewise we share in the frustration many of us must feel about this sudden interruption into daily life. We’re not operating under the illusion that anyone is thinking too hard about moving home or the property market right now - so f...

Surreal doesn’t do it justice. Are we really locked down in our own homes while an invisible killer preys on the elderly and infirm? Our heartfelt feelings go out to everyone feeling worried or anxious for themselves or their family at this unprecedented time. Likewise we share in the frustration many of us must feel about this sudden interruption into daily life. We’re not operating under the illusion that anyone is thinking too hard about moving home or the property market right now - so f...

Is there a price premium for new homes? It's easy to see why new build homes are so desirable. People like shiny new things - especially if it's a brand new house to live in. Whether it's a car, gadget or property, there will always be a premium payable for something that is brand new. Just like different models of cars, the price you can expect to pay for a new build will depend on style, location and brand. New build properties have always been more expensive than second-hand homes, often ...

What does the future hold for house prices in Dunstable? There have probably never been more factors at play in the UK property market than there are right now. The national market is making steady progress as it moves through the middle of its current cycle. While the solid Conservative majority at the last election has created some much needed forward-visibility, the question now is 'what happens to stamp duty?'. Now that Brexit negotiations are getting properly underway, it will be intere...

Is there a price premium for new homes? It's easy to see why new build homes are so desirable. People like shiny new things - especially if it's a brand new house to live in. Whether it's a car, gadget or property, there will always be a premium payable for something that is brand new. Just like different models of cars, the price you can expect to pay for a new build will depend on style, location and brand. New build properties have always been more expensive than second-hand homes, often ...

Is there a price premium for new homes? It's easy to see why new build homes are so desirable. People like shiny new things - especially if it's a brand new house to live in. Whether it's a car, gadget or property, there will always be a premium payable for something that is brand new. Just like different models of cars, the price you can expect to pay for a new build will depend on style, location and brand. New build properties have always been more expensive than second-hand homes, often ...

What does the future hold for house prices in Aylesbury? There have probably never been more factors at play in the UK property market than there are right now. The national market is making steady progress as it moves through the middle of its current cycle. While the solid Conservative majority at the last election has created some much needed forward-visibility, the question now is 'what happens to stamp duty?'. Now that Brexit negotiations are getting properly underway, it will be intere...

Which Dunstable residents have seen the best house price inflation? In September 2019, The Office for National Statistics reported that house prices across the UK saw a year-on-year rise of 1.3 per cent. Annual growth has declined in the last few years, yet the fact that there has been any growth at all during these years of political stagnation is very encouraging. If the trend continues, the average home in the UK will increase in value by over £3,000 in the next year. But what's in store ...

The last house price boom really was something. It created property millionaires, TV celebrities, accidental landlords, an explosion of PropTech companies and one or two red-faces in its aftermath. In 2007, it’s hottest year, the price of the average UK home rose by £15,900. Bicester felt the effect as well, by prices rising by 10.7 per cent or £23,700 in that year alone. We all know things came to a sudden halt in 2008 with the credit crunch, when the availability of mortgage finance eva...

How best to increase the value of your Bicester home When it comes to selling your home, a significant amount of your home’s resale value will depend on what's happened to the Bicester market as a whole. Here average sales values have risen by 38.5 per cent over the last ten years. However, there are several tactical decisions you can make to push up the final price. Creating an extra bedroom, perhaps with a loft conversion, offers one of the best possible returns. Although initial costs a...