Which homes are selling the best? Inflation, interest rates, house prices down, house prices up … the newspapers are full of column inches on Brit’s second favourite topic – the property market (the first being the weather obviously!). Those of you that read my articles on the SE16 property market know I like to look… Continue reading SE16 Property Market:
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How the recent drop in Inflation will affect the SE16 property market
Less than two weeks ago there was a drop in UK inflation to 4.6% from 6.7% in September and this has several implications for the SE16 property market: Mortgage Rates and Housing Market Sentiment: The drop in inflation is expected to influence the Bank of England’s decisions regarding interest rates. With inflation falling more than… Continue reading How the recent drop in Inflation will affect the SE16 property market
The Future of SE16 House Prices
In the ever-changing landscape of the SE16 property market, predicting future house price trends can be akin to navigating a labyrinth. The past two years have witnessed unprecedented upheaval, primarily due to fluctuating interest rates that significantly impacted household finances, reminiscent of the challenges not faced since 2008. The average rates for fixed-rate mortgages have… Continue reading The Future of SE16 House Prices
The SE16 Property Market
and the importance of realistic pricing (if you want to sell) The UK’s property market landscape has experienced a significant shift over the last couple of years. In October 2021, there were 424,809 properties for sale in the UK. That now stands at 664,780, a rise of 56.5%. Looking at the number of property sales… Continue reading The SE16 Property Market
The Resurgence of SE16’s Semi-Detached Houses: … a 296% Price Surge in 28 Years
In the realm of British suburban living, the semi-detached house has often been the subject of caricature, a symbol of safe yet uninspiring domesticity, epitomised by hit TV shows and movies like the Dursleys out of Harry Potter, the BBC show Outnumbered, Birds of a Feather and the ever-awkward son of Norwich, Alan Partridge. However,… Continue reading The Resurgence of SE16’s Semi-Detached Houses: … a 296% Price Surge in 28 Years
SE16’s Property Market Enigma:
Cracking the Code of SE16’s £739/sq. ft Puzzle for First-Time Buyers. “Dear Estate Agent My fiancé and I have been actively searching for our first home in SE16 for the past month. Being first-time buyers, we are new to this process but have genuinely enjoyed attending viewings. Although we haven’t come across our dream SE16… Continue reading SE16’s Property Market Enigma:
SE16 Homeowners Worried About the Property Market?
The Latest Quarterly Data Might Surprise You! In my articles on the SE16 property market, I like to provide an insight into the real story of what is happening in our local (and national) property market and address the misconceptions that some of the media have been spreading. Despite almost daily reports of a housing… Continue reading SE16 Homeowners Worried About the Property Market?
Why Does it Still Take 123 Days to Buy a SE16 House?
As an experienced SE16 estate agent, I have seen many SE16 homeowners frustrated by how long it takes to buy and sell their property and complete the sale. In this article, I will explain why buying and selling a home in SE16 takes so long and how you can speed up the home-buying process. One… Continue reading Why Does it Still Take 123 Days to Buy a SE16 House?
SE16 Property Market
Is now a good time to buy, or should people wait? As we go into the second quarter of 2023, there is significant uncertainty in the UK economy, leading to uncertainty in the property market. The number one issue is the fight against inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. The Bank of England is working hard… Continue reading SE16 Property Market
New tax rules for SE16 buy-to-let landlords from 2026
We at Metro Village want to make you aware of some important changes that are coming into effect from April 2026. The UK Government is introducing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, which will affect how landlords report their income tax to HMRC. The original plan was for Landlords income of £10,000 or more… Continue reading New tax rules for SE16 buy-to-let landlords from 2026
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