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House prices slump across iconic seaside retreats, as high mortgage rates dampen demand

07 March 2025

Our latest research has revealed that the high cost of homeownership has caused the property market across some of the nation’s most sought after coastal locations to slump over the last year.

Deer's Court Open Weekend

Date of event: 15/03/2025

Location: Deer's Court, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6FH

Join us for our upcoming Open Weekend at Deer's Court on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of March.

During your visit, our friendly Sales Advisors will be on hand to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and give you a tour of our available homes. You'll have the opportunity to explore our stunning development and experience the peaceful surroundings firsthand.

Almost ¼ of homebuyers are looking to downsize, these are Britain's current retirement hotspots...

03 March 2025

Our latest research reveals that downsizers account for almost a quarter of Britain’s current homebuyers and that there are currently two downsizer hotspots that provide them with the best chance of securing a retirement property.

Hills and Gardens most sought after street types - but where does yours rank?

25 February 2025

Our latest research reveals that Hill and Gardens are the street name suffixes that command the highest house prices, but it’s Grove that’s seen the largest annual increase in the price paid for homes on such road types.

A third of over-50s have more than 10 years left on their mortgage

19 February 2025

Our latest research reveals that more than a third of over-50s have more than 10 years left on their mortgage, and that by downsizing their property to one particular type of home, they could instantly release 70% of their equity if not more, helping them to pay off their existing mortgage and enjoy their golden years with a greater financial cushion.

29 affordable homes hitting the market in Christchurch - Starting as low as £375,000 for a two bed detached property

20 January 2025

No less than 29 new homes will soon be hitting the market in Christchurch, providing downsizers with the chance of snagging a home within arm’s reach of Christchurch harbour, but at a considerably lower price than the market average.

Countryside living driving demand for park homes amongst silver downsizers

08 January 2025

Our latest research has revealed where demand is currently highest amongst silver downsizers when it comes to purchasing park home properties and whilst coastal locations remain popular, it’s countryside living that has driven the park home market to the greatest extent over the last year.

Homebuyers highly motivated to beat SDLT deadline, but failure to do so likely to see sales collapse

24 December 2024

Our latest research has revealed that the majority of current homebuyers are motivated to complete before next year’s stamp duty deadline, however, a high proportion of those who don’t will have to re-evaluate their position in the market - which could spur an increase in transactions falling through.

Theft-related crimes soar by +20% during the festive period

12 December 2024

Our latest research reveals that the festive period sees a +20% hike in the number of theft-related crimes such as burglary and robbery.