June 2022 House Price Index from Rightmove
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The ongoing energy crisis has not only sparked concerns about the energy efficiency of our homes, it has also made us consider the type of vehicle we drive. A recent survey by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has revealed that 71% of respondents said they would be more likely to buy an electric car if […]
38% of people are considering or are in the process of moving home
More than 1 in 3 are in the process of, or are considering moving home, according to a survey of 3,000 respondents conducted by Nationwide in April. Housing market activity remains buoyant, despite increasing pressure on household budgets which is impacting consumer confidence. A desire for space continues to motivate many. 1 in 4 of […]
Proud to sponsor a local team – Old Newtonians RFC Academy Under 9’s and 10’s
We are so thrilled to be able to sponsor the Old Newtonians RFC Academy Under 9’s and 10’s team. As a parent of a 7 year old, to me, it’s so important for children to be able to get some fresh air and to make friends outside of school. We can’t wait to see how […]
Move or Improve? Builders Increase Costs…
The Federation of Master Builders’ latest State of Trade Survey reports that 74% of builders have raised prices for their work in Q4 2021. At a time when they are reporting a 19% increase in workloads, 95% of builders are also seeing a rise in the cost of materials. Labour shortages are also making it […]
No Let up in sales activity
The property market is busy, with the start of 2022 seeing no slowdown in sales activity. Nearly 107,000 sales were recorded in January. Except for 2021, this is the strongest start to a year since 2007 and up 10% on the January average (2012–2021). Demand continues to outpace supply, sustaining pressure on prices. Rightmove report […]
Stamp Duty receipts at highest level since 2017
Over £6.6 billion has been collected in residential tax receipts (SDLT and LTT) across England and Wales in the first 9 months of 2021, the highest total since 2017. This is despite the fact 600,000 sales (56%), did not pay any tax due to the stamp duty holidays, first-time buyer tax relief, or were sold […]
It’s official HAMPSONS ESTATE AGENTS is one of the very best Estate Agents in the country!
Hampsons Estate Agents has been independently identified as one of the top estate agents in the country and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide. The Best Estate Agent Guide is a website (www.bestestateagentguide.co.uk) that provides an independent reference source for sellers and landlords, who can search for the best sales and lettings agency […]
Price Growth Predictions
Property continues to rise in value. An average of independent forecasts predicts prices will end the year 5.8% higher than at the start. Annual price growth has moderated since the double-digit figures evident in May and June, however the search for space continues to drive demand. Working from home, at least part-time, is a lasting […]
Buyer Demand Swells to Twice pre-pandemic levels
The property market continues to ride the wave as we head into autumn. Buyer demand per property is more than double pre-pandemic levels (Rightmove). Rightmove report a 14% increase in new listings at the start of September*, but the number of available properties for sale remains low and competition for properties remains strong. 37% of […]