Spring into action with us, your local Home Sale Network member

Looking out the window you wouldn’t think it, but Spring time is here and according to a recent Home Sale Network survey NOW is the time to enter the property market – as Coast and Country and the majority of our fellow Network members say that levels of activity increase during the Spring months when compared to other times of the year.[1]

The promise of warmer weather and lighter evenings will make house hunting far more appealing. Indeed, nearly half of Network members surveyed said that they had seen an increase in the number of new buyer enquiries recently compared to the first quarter of the year.[2] So why not put your house on the market now to make sure you don’t miss out on those potential buyers. As a member of Home Sale Network, we’ve been picked, in Home Sale Network’s opinion, as the Local Expert in Newton Abbot and can help you with buying or selling.

 
Home Sale Network is a national network of  handpicked, independent estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales.

Each member is hand picked after thorough checks, which in Home Sale Network’s opinion indentifies them as the Local Expert in their area for buying or selling a property.

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[1] 48% of Home Sale Network survey respondents indicated that the spring months saw increased activity when compared to other times of the year.

[2] 48% of Home Sale Network survey respondents reported that they had seen an increase in the number of new buyer enquiries in April compared to the first quarter of 2012.

Buyer Enquiries & Instructions On the Up

It may be chilly outside, but in the 2012 property market, things seem to be hotting up, with a recent Home Sale Network survey carried out amongst its members indicating an increase in both buyer enquiries and sales instructions.

A staggering 90% of respondents have seen an increase in the number of buyer enquiries and instructions in January 2012 compared to December 2011. In fact, the majority of members surveyed (38%) said that they have seen over 50% more instructions; suggesting, that as we progress into 2012, lots more people are deciding to enter the sales market.

Survey results also indicated that over half (51%) of respondents reported the trade up purchaser as the most common buyer type at the moment. This would appear to indicate that despite the challenges in the mortgage market, stable property prices are attracting those who have the ability to purchase. Also cited by a fifth of member respondents as the most common buyer type was the buy to let purchaser - great news for prospective tenants who are currently outnumbering landlords in the UK rental market.

So whether you’re buying, selling or renting, get in touch with us. As members of Home Sale Network, we’re part of a national network of handpicked, independent estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales and are your Local Expert for buying, selling and renting property in Newton Abbot.

Home Sale Network Predicts a Happy New Year for Sellers (And Urges First Time Buyers to Get on the Ladder Now!)

Despite the current economic climate, there’s at least some good news for buyers and sellers this Christmas, with a recent survey carried out by Home Sale Network amongst its members indicating that the New Year is a good time to sell. Bah Humbug?? Not according to the vast majority[1] of Home Sale Network estate agents, who took part in the survey.

Due to the continuing low interest rates, 95% of Network estate agents state that early 2012 is a good time to sell your property. Indeed, ALL survey respondents believe that interest rates will continue to remain low during the first quarter of next year, so if you’re thinking of selling, contact Coast & Country on 01626 366966, www.sales@cacia.co.uk.

And for all those first time buyers out there... make sure you don’t miss out on the Stamp Duty holiday that is due to end on 24 March 2012. Giving first time buyers a reprieve from the 1% levy on properties purchased for £250,000 or less, the holiday is a good way to save a few pounds when buying your first home.

So whether you’re buying, selling, relocating to another part of the UK, or just thinking about entering the market, contact us today. As members of Home Sale Network, we’re part of a national network of  handpicked, independent estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales and are your Local Expert for buying and selling property in Newton Abbot.

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[1] 95% of survey respondents indicated that early 2012 is a good time to sell property.

² Subject to meeting the HMRC’s qualifying criteria