36.7% Of Southampton Households Are 3-Bedroom Homes. Is That Enough?
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As an estate and letting agent with a keen eye on local Southampton property trends, it becomes imperative to delve into the nuanced landscape of property types, mainly through the lens of bedroom distribution across various tenures. This analysis enriches the knowledge base of Southampton homeowners and landlords and positions them advantageously in making informed decisions. At the heart of this exploration lies the categorisation of properties based on tenure: owner-occupied, owner-occupied with a mortgage, privately rented, and social housing. When dissected by the number of bedrooms – on ..read more
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What Southampton Sellers Need To Know About Switching Estate Agents
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They say selling a home is a marathon, not a sprint, but what happens if your sale is progressing at a snail’s pace or going nowhere? How can you get things back on track and find a buyer who will go the distance? One option – and it’s a big move – is to switch agents. Sellers usually take this step when they’ve grown frustrated with a lack of progress and feel that a fresh start is needed. If your agent has gone from hero to zero in your eyes, here’s a guide to the next steps you should take. Time to talk Have a frank conversation. Explain that you’re frustrated and considering taking ..read more
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National Love Your Pet Day: Celebrating Loyal And Loving Companion Animals In Southampton
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  From Corgis to cockatiels and Poodles to ponies – there’s no doubt we Brits love our animals. And is it any wonder why?  Pets make loyal and loving companions, can alleviate anxiety and loneliness, reduce blood pressure and make us laugh. So, as it’s National Love Your Pet Day today (20 February), we’re marking the occasion with four uplifting pet stories. Poppy, the paediatric physiotherapy dog When 13-year-old Evie needed to learn to walk again after a life-threatening respiratory illness, loving Labradoodle Poppy was by her side. Poppy joined Evie, who has Down’s syndrome, at he ..read more
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Making A Difference In Southampton With Simple Acts Of Kindness
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  Random Acts of Kindness Day is this Saturday 17th February. The idea of a day to perform random acts of kindness began in America in 1995. It’s spread globally and is a great opportunity to show how small, thoughtful actions can have a significant impact worldwide and closer to home in Southampton. Here are six easy ways to spread a little happiness and strengthen the bonds within our community. Support local businesses – Start by supporting local shops and services. Whether buying a coffee from the local café or choosing a local craftsperson for your next project, your custom helps sus ..read more
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The UK’s property market is facing a significant ...
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The UK’s property market is facing a significant challenge as the availability of homes for rent has plummeted to its lowest level in five years, exacerbating the difficulties tenants face in finding affordable accommodation. This alarming trend was highlighted in a recent analysis, which revealed that in 2023, only 261,542 private rental homes were available per month in the UK, marking a steep decline from the 379,459 monthly average of rental homes available in 2020 – a drop of 31%, underscoring a worrying trend that has been developing over recent years. This scarcity of rental propertie ..read more
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Southampton Renters: Read This Before You Move In With Your Partner
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If talk between you and your partner this Valentine’s Day turns to living together, there are a few practical things you should know first. Here at Southampton, we pride ourselves on being as helpful as possible. But dishing out relationship advice is a step too far – even for us. So, if you’re considering moving in with your partner, we’ll leave the big decisions and lovey-dovey stuff down to you. However, if you decide to co-habit, we have some useful, albeit unromantic, advice for you. It’s based on insights we’ve gained over the years from helping many couples set up home together. Speak ..read more
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Love At First Sight: Knowing Your Southampton Home’s Admirers This Valentine's Day
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This week, we couldn’t write an article that ignored Valentine’s Day, complete with love themes and romantic puns. So, here goes. Knowing what sort of property a buyer will fall head over heels for is a skill any good, experienced agent has honed from years of matchmaking. With that in mind, below we look at the five most popular property types in Southampton and the type of buyers who are often smitten by them. The charming semi-detached – Young families and professional couples often fall for semi-detached homes. These properties are popular for their garden spaces and potential for soci ..read more
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  The irony of our technology-driven world, w...
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  The irony of our technology-driven world, where we’re constantly connected, is that many people have never felt more disconnected from others – including their neighbours and community. One social commentator described modern life as suffering from ‘an epidemic of loneliness’. One simple yet potentially life-changing solution to this problem is volunteering. Offering your time, energy and skills locally isn’t just about lending a helping hand; it’s a two-way street that often improves your life and that of those around you. Why volunteer? Volunteering locally bridges gaps in society. It ..read more
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What’s Driving A Resurgence In Demand In The Southampton Property Market?
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  Good news: the latest data on buyer demand shows that the number of property hunters out in force is up by 14%*. So, what’s driving this increased demand? And what does it mean if you plan to buy or sell in 2024? Let’s take a look. Interest rates For a good chunk of 2023, interest rates were high (relative to recent years), and the possibility loomed that they could go even higher. Many buyers, uncertain about where it would all end, were spooked and put their property-hunting plans on hold. But in the latter part of the year, things started to shift. The Bank of England held rates stea ..read more
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House Sales Up 14.8% On 2023 As Mortgage Rates Fall. Yet Is It A Sellers’ Market In Southampton?
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  The number of agreed UK property sales until the last Sunday of January (28th) is 8.35% higher than a year ago. Tumbling mortgage costs have encouraged buyers and sellers to return to the property market. There is a more buoyant picture for the UK property market in the first four weeks of January 2024 compared with the same first four weeks in 2023. Every UK region has seen an increase in the number of properties selling (subject to contract) in January 24 vs January 23; the most significant rise was found in Inner London, which was up 25.14% year-on-year, followed by the South East ..read more
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