Surge In Activity Levels

Todd Gaston Residential Director at Christchurch reports a surge in activity with numerous new sales being arranged in recent weeks.

At this time of the year one would expect an improvement; however what appears to be happening is very sudden and of more significance. Certainly home owners would appear to have a more realistic opinion of value versus a few months ago which has accounted for a number of sales on properties which have been 'hawked around' at various prices for many months. Encouragingly we are also witnessing a lot of new stock entering the market which is very quickly attracting tangible interest, with the inevitable 'knock-on' effect effect of these home owners either moving up or down the market. It almost feels like a proper market again which is all very encouraging. It remains to be seen if the current improvement is sustainable, bearing in mind the potential for austerity following the General Election in May. We have no control over the economy and therefore we are determined to make the most of the current market while it lasts. We are particularly keen to speak with new clients interested in selling their properties and we have a large Register of prospective purchasers from first time buyers through to clients seeking properties in excess of £1m.