17 August 2020

Why is the Property Market Red Hot Right Now?

 

Earlier this month saw the UK record its highest temperature in 17 years.

And it’s not just the weather that’s been red-hot.

The property market in Retford is going through a blisteringly busy period.

Unprecedented was an often-used word to describe the lockdown experience we all went through. And it feels like an appropriate word to use, especially when describing what’s happening in terms of people wanting to move.

But why is this happening?

Well, I think it’s down to three things. To help people remember them, I’ve called them the 3D effect.

Desire – One of the legacies of lockdown was that many people realised they wanted more from their current home. All that time spent indoors has led to families and individuals rethinking about where, and how, they live. This has accelerated many people’s decision making processes. Rather than wait a couple of years to move, many feel now is the right time. Life is too short to delay big decisions.

Demand –When the property market went into lockdown it meant all moves were on hold. This caused a ‘blockage’ in the property selling/buying pipe. The relaxation of lockdown and reopening of the property market has seen a surge in demand. And where there is a demand for homes, it creates an increase in their value. So, many homeowners have realised now is a great time to make the most from their biggest tax-free asset. The saying ‘making hay while the sun shines’ springs to mind.

Duty Free - The Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday for properties under £500,000 here  in Retford means more people now have a larger deposit, making mortgages more available and in many cases increasingly affordable.

On their own, the 3Ds would not have caused such a surge in activity.

But the three have come together in the same period to create the perfect climate for a red-hot property market.

Retford had an overall average property sales price of £184,551 over the last year.

The majority of sales in Retford during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £146,489. Detached properties sold for an average of £278,944, with terraced properties fetching £112,737.

I’m always happy to help sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants

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