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Miss Gillie, Twickenham
Despite the negativity in the national media about the fortunes of the property market this year, it has been a very busy start to 2008 at Snellers, reports Snellers’ MD Steve Millis.
“As a group we registered more buyers in January than ever before. It was also a record month for new business and number of deals agreed – all of this when traditionally the start of the year is a quiet time.”
Interest from first time buyers has contributed significantly to Snellers levels of business, thanks in part to anticipation that interest rates will fall later in the year.
“We’re also doing plenty of valuations for people thinking of putting their house on the market to sell later in the year,” said Steve. “This coupled with the levelling out of prices has kept the market in our areas of Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington and Isleworth very busy.
“In these areas we’re insulated to a large degree from the economic problems other parts of the UK experience. So signs of a slump in the immediate future are just not there.”
All in all a very busy, healthy sales picture. So if you’re thinking of selling, call your nearest sales office for a market valuation or advice on selling your home.
“My message to landlords,” said Lettings Director Phil Truss, “is that we’re getting offers over the asking price for all kinds of properties – by as much as 10 per cent.”
As a barometer of the lettings market’s strength, this is a clear one – and it shows that there is always a strong demand for places to let – from massive mansions for corporate tenants, to young professionals in smaller flats.
Talk to one of the lettings team at your nearest Snellers' office to learn about the great return you could be getting if you let out your property in early 2008.