Data from the Local Government Association (LGA) and construction group Glenigan says 475,647 homes approved by local councils are not yet constructed, a figure 25% up on 3 years ago, with skills shortages being cited as a major problem.
Nick Wadsworth, Residential Sales Valuer at our Horncastle office offers some thoughts on the property year ahead.
House prices in the UK will see an average increase of 6% over the course of next year, according to the RICS housing forecast for 2016
A move to a newly created country estate near Alford was a wise move for our vendors who, 12 years later, have decided to downsize. The couple have the 12 acre Beesby Hall estate on the market with us and are seeking new custodians looking to spend their lives in the country...
In the three days following our November monthly collective furniture sale, our firm conducted three charity auctions.
+Efficient, kind, understanding, nothing, was too much trouble for your staff. When the house was estimated, I thought that you had overcooked it. Very surprised that we got just £5, 000 below the asking price. Would recommend anyone to come with you!
All agents should be like this RB are simply terrific. We were at the top of the chain and those below seemed complicated, yet RB (Jill) took the lead and through her tenacity and perseverance mobilised the agents below to work together. If everyone used RB the selling and buying process would be so much better. I would never choose anyone else. 5 stars.
We liked the people in the Woodhall office. I think your Robert Bell signs and offices have an air of trustworthiness and inspire confidence. A good service, thank you. As first time sellers we were unsure of proceedings and it was helpful to have frequent advice.
Very happy with the level of service
Nice people to do business with The service was very good. The property sold very quickly. I was kept fully informed throughout the process. The property sold at full asking price but £10,000 over the agent's valuations. Staff are very professional.