by Phillips George | 30 Oct 2023 | Buying, Selling
Less is more in an age of caution What is more British and home ownership? In neighbouring countries people are quite happy renting for their whole lives and would never consider buying a house to call home. Even in some of the wealthiest European cities, including...
by Phillips George | 27 Sep 2023 | Buying, Estate Agency, Selling
Reaching the top As The Bank of England decides not to increase base rates for the first time in many months, a cautious sense of relief is spreading in the housing market and among owners with mortgages and in the housing market. It is far from a done deal, but no...
by Phillips George | 5 Sep 2023 | Buying, Selling
September is traditionally a time when our thoughts return to things domestic and the reality of work, school and how and where we are living as a family really kicks in. Once we have returned from a fun summer of activities, distractions and holidays, we start to...
by Phillips George | 2 Aug 2023 | Buying, Selling
Is it a good time to buy or sell your home? Let’s start with the easy question: is it a good time to buy a house? Well, yes! With property prices coming down, it’s looking ever more like a buyer’s market. However, every buyer is a seller at some point, and apart from...
by Phillips George | 27 Jun 2023 | Buying, Estate Agents, Selling
The heady days of winning the Premiership are but a distant memory for Leicester City fans, and reality bites for the heroes who brought such joy to the city just six years ago. But as soon as we turn our attention away from a forgettable season on the football field,...
by Phillips George | 25 May 2023 | Buying, Estate Agency, Selling
As demand and supply, inflation and interest rates all fluctuate, we take a look at what these conflicting forces mean to the local housing market. Asking prices for UK homes rose in May as a better economic outlook and steadier mortgage rates offset the impact of...