Market Insights
Peak Letting Season Commences
August 2024
A 22% increase in tenants making an offer means renters are facing a particularly competitive property search.
Market Insights
House Hunters Stall Property Search
August 2024
July saw many buyers waiting for potential interest rate cuts in August before kicking off their plans to move.
Chestertons News
Chestertons acquires James Pendleton
July 2024
Chestertons has continued its London expansion with the acquisition of James Pendleton, a successful agency that has been operating in South London since 2003.
Market Insights
General Election Round Up
July 2024
What does a Labour government mean for the housing market? Read our summary.
Market Insights
Tenants Wanting To Move Ahead Of Busy Summer Market
June 2024
37% uplift in tenant enquiries in May vs April as renters rushed to get ahead of the lettings market’s historically busy summer period.
Market Insights
Date For General Election Boosts Buyer Confidence
June 2024
In May we saw a 14% increase in the number of offers being made by house hunters vs April 2024 as the date for the General Election and likelihood of an interest rate cut...
Market Insights
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act Passes Here’s What You Need to Know
June 2024
Find out how the key changes brought by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 may impact you.
Market Insights
Buyers Undeterred By Mortgage Rates
May 2024
Higher mortgage rates didn’t dampen buyer motivation last month, as house hunters remained driven to finalise their property purchases.
Market Insights
Own New Scheme
May 2024
Exciting new scheme means new home purchasers can now access lower interest rate mortgages.
Market Insights
Spring Brings Tenant Demand
April 2024
There’s been a strong start to spring’s lettings market with 10% more tenants signing a tenancy agreements.
Market Insights
Sellers Stick to Their Asking Prices
April 2024
11% fewer sellers were willing to lower their asking price in March.
Market Insights
18% More Property Sales Agreed
March 2024
Buyers look to beat mortgage rate hikes and rising property prices.