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December House Price Index

Usual seasonal lull, as some movers wait for Boxing Day bounce New seller asking prices drop by a seasonal 1.7% (-£6,395) this month to £360,197, in line with the usual December monthly fall, with sellers’ pricing power diminishing as Christmas approaches: Prices end the year 1.4% above December 2023, and Rightmove predicts that new seller asking prices will rise by 4% next year, with forecast mortgage rate drops set to further improve affordability and stimulate market activity Despite the festive lull, activity remains substantially stronger than the same period a year ago, with the number of sales being agreed

Spinning Plates, Friendly Neighbours & Winning Gold!

I’ve been fairly quiet these past few weeks as the market has been moving rapidly, and it’s been all hands on deck, ensuring that I keep all the plates spinning to achieve a seamless and timely completion for every client. On top of this, our brand new BNI chapter has expanded and experienced great success already. As you can imagine, that has been keeping me pretty occupied, too. We launched our new chapter, named ‘The Park’, at the end of May 2024 with just three members, myself included. Today, I am a very proud President of ‘The

Fitness For Winter

I am, and always have been, super active. I walk Rosa daily, which is my favourite way to start the day – outdoors, whatever the weather. Moreover, I have always loved to play sports. As much as I love exercise, I definitely don’t love the cold, dark winter months. I’m the type of person who thrives in warmer climates, soaking up every bit of the sunshine and loving those weeks when it’s light until late at night. And so, as we head deeper into winter, I need to remind myself of ways to maintain my health and

Autumn Budget Update 2024

US election: Americans keep their international options open There have been some reports about ‘calls through the night’ from Americans looking to move to London, as the US election results unfolded. We saw similar claims when the dollar was very strong against the pound. In reality, demand from Americans – looking to buy and rent – has been steady over the past 12 – 24 months. Due to their global taxation rules, they are less impacted by UK tax changes versus other nationalities. Of those looking to rent, they are keeping their options open. For example, one of our American

Missing the sun yet?

“One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.” – Henry David Thoreau Summer is well and truly over. And as the clocks are due to go back later this month, I’m preparing for the darkness and cold weather that lies ahead. My daily boost of vitamin D comes in the form of speaking with people interested in purchasing property in sunnier spots: Spain, Italy, the Caribbean and the Middle East to name a few. I personally love the hot weather and I completely understand the desire to relocate abroad or

Try This Top Tip For Productivity!

Years ago, I read a book written by Mr Gary Keller, the main man from the global real estate franchise Keller Williams. The book had been highly recommended to me from (unsurprisingly) people within Keller Williams UK. But I’m so glad that I read it because it has been incredibly useful in improving my focus and productivity. The book is titled The One Thing. And, as you have probably guessed, it is all about finding and focussing on YOUR One Thing. It isn’t just a method, it’s a mindset. And it’s one that I return to

She’s A Star

This year National Dog Day falls on the same day as Bank Holiday Monday, which is a fantastic opportunity to really enjoy making a fuss of all of our beloved furry friends! I couldn’t let this national day pass by without celebrating our beautiful family dog, Rosa. Let’s take the opportunity to recognise the number of ways our pups enrich our lives and show our thanks to them for all of their unconditional love. Share photos of your fluffy friends on social media, buy that new adorable doggy dickie bow or take them out on their favourite walk

Got GUTS? Reading Up On Resilience

“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” — Nelson Mandela As a business owner and a parent, life often feels like a juggling act. I’m sure many of you can relate. Daily life is a cacophony of work, the kids’ activities and homework, ensuring Rosa has had plenty of exercise and fresh air and making sure I have found the time for my own wellbeing – eating properly, exercise and sufficient rest. To make the day sound more like a symphony than a

Seeking Spanish Sun?

“Any reasonable, sentient person who looks at Spain, comes to Spain, eats in Spain, drinks in Spain, they’re going to fall in love.” – Anthony Bourdain Fed up with the weather? I think now is probably a good time to remind you that we sell homes overseas in beautifully sunny locations…. The UK summer can often leave us all feeling a little deflated, a bit of an anticlimax. But when you have a holiday home that you can escape to then the English showers don’t seem to bother you as much! We work with trusted

How Does A House Sell Off-Market?

In the UK, an off-market sale refers to a property transaction that occurs without the property being publicly listed or advertised for sale. If you’d prefer to sell your market privately, this is a great option for you. Or perhaps you’re simply keen to sell quickly without having to factor in time to create marketing material. If this is the right step for you and your property, then you’ll need to engage an agent with a network of potential buyers and investors in which a suitable buyer (or selection of buyers) can be contacted regarding the purchase.

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