UK Housing Market Remains Stable & Active Despite higher mortgage rates and weaker consumer confidence linked to recent geopolitical tensions, the key “flow” indicator here—time to sell – has barely changed overall. On average, homes are only taking about one extra day to sell compared with a year ago. In housing terms, that is essentially […]

🌷 Spring Home Selling Checklist 1. Start Early (60–90 Days Before Listing) Spring is peak selling season, so preparation is everything. Work backwards from your ideal listing date and build a timeline for: • Repairs • Cleaning • Decluttering • Staging • Photography This avoids rushed decisions and last-minute spending. 2. Declutter + Deep Clean […]

Ahead of Rachel Reeves’s second Budget under the Labour government, widespread speculation about potential property tax changes created uncertainty and slowed activity in the housing market. Although the Budget did introduce several tax increases, many anticipated property-related measures were not included. With the uncertainty now eased, the announcement is expected to encourage both buyers and […]

We are delighted to be the appointed selling agents for this exceptional development, and even more pleased to confirm that 10 of the 15 plots are now sold subject to contract or completed by Hunt Roche. Only 2 plots remain at this sought-after site, with prices starting from £375,000 for a beautifully designed three-bedroom home. A limited-time […]

Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 4.25% As of 8 May 2025, the Bank of England has reduced its base interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%. This marks the fourth rate cut since August 2024, aiming to support the UK economy amid global trade uncertainties. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐎𝐔? Mortgage Holders: […]

What does the price cap increase mean for energy bills? The energy price cap, set by Ofgem, is designed to limit the cost per unit of energy that suppliers can charge households. For the period from October 1 to December 31, 2024, the price cap has been raised to £1,717. This represents a 10% increase […]

Saturday 2nd November 2024 – East Beach, Shoeburyness We are thrilled and privileged to be the main sponsor for a further year of this incredible community event in Shoeburyness. Don’t miss out on the fun – purchase tickets now Southend Roundtable’s Big Beach Bang fireworks display is not just an incredible community event but also […]

Interest Rate Cut – what does this mean for the market? The Bank of England (BoE) has announced a reduction in the Base Rate to 5% this month, marking a 0.25% decrease and the first rate cut in four years. Previously, the Base Rate had been held steady at 5.25% since August 2023, following 14 […]

Strong start to January property market in Southend, continues into February The property market in Southend appears to be experiencing a strong start in the first weeks of January, continuing into the first half of February. This momentum is attributed to falling mortgage rates and pent-up demand from the second half of 2023. The data […]

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