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Selling with The Agent
Going through our sales process, we highlight what makes us different. And ultimately, why you should choose us as The Agent to sell your home.
Property News
Mortgage Rates Expected to Fall in 2023
It is good news for buyers and homeowners wishing to remortgage, mortgage rates look set to fall towards the end of the year and into 2023.
Interest Rate Hikes Driving a Rise in Homeowners Selling
A national poll of active home movers across the UK showed that 61% of current UK property sellers have cited rising interest rates as a top motivator for deciding to put their home on the market now.
Spike in Over 40s Taking Our 35-Year Mortgages
According to data from Quilter there has been a spike in the number of over 40s taking out mortgages with a term of 35 years or more.
Mortgage Rates Expected to Rise Again
Mortgage rates are expected to rise again this year, in line with inflation soaring to a 40-year high of 10.1% in July.
Mortgage Affordability Test Scrapped By Bank of England
Mortgage borrowing rules have been eased after the Bank of England scrapped an affordability test. However, the changes may not be as significant as they sound.
Housing Affordability Hits Lowest Level on Record
Research from Halifax has revealed that housing affordability has been reduced to the lowest levels on record.
Ashwood Homes – New Developments
The Agent is happy to announce that Ashwood Homes have appointed Bernard Snowden, The Agent in Spalding as their selling agent for five new developments.
Why January is One of the Best Months to Sell your House
Believe it or not, if you are looking for a quick sale, January is actually one of the best months to sell your home.
Data from the HomeOwners Alliance found that properties listed in January now take an average of 60 days to sell over the last seven years. This ranges from 51 to 75 days (with the 75 being a bit of an outlier, the next highest was 63!).
UK Homeowners Settling for Below Asking Price
People selling their home have had to settle for an average of 3% below their asking price in recent weeks. This is in contrast to much of 2021 and the first half of this year where property mostly matched asking price.
Areas
What’s in Nettleham?
Lately, we have been getting a lot of interest in properties in Nettleham and the surrounding areas.
And it’s no surprise, Nettleham is a beautiful village and a great place to live for all ages. So, we thought it might be a good idea to write a small blog post about what the village has to offer!
