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Is it Now Cheaper to Buy or Rent a Property?

1st September 20231st November 2023 Advertorial

This year the UK economy has hit some challenges; energy costs, high inflation, plus much more. With this, house prices have changed and so have mortgage payments writes Ruddington’s Benwell Daykin Estate Agents. The latest figures from Nationwide state that house prices have fallen at their fastest rate in August since 2009. Although this sounds like doom and gloom, the average house price back then was £162,112 compared to today’s price of £286,000. This means that anyone looking to move should still turn a tidy profit. Although this probably isn’t…

How to Make Your Property More Appealing

3rd November 20219th December 2021 Advertorial

If you’ve got your house up for sale, a Ruddington estate agent has revealed some top tips to help impress prospective purchasers. Benwell Daykin strive to give your home maximum market exposure and get potential buyers to view your property. They do this through a proactive marketing strategy, tailored to your property, which may include: Digital viewings Virtual tours 3D Floor plans Professionally enhanced photographs Extensive database of potential buyers But what can YOU as the property owner do? Here are a few tips from Senior Valuer Nick Aston to…

Big Boom in Bungalows

3rd June 20216th July 2021 Advertorial

It seems the demand for bungalows in and around the Ruddington area continues to surge, and, despite a number of new homes’ sites, very few of them accommodate for this. According to the latest figures released by retirement housebuilder, McCarthy Stone, 70% of over 65s would consider moving into a bungalow. However, the build rate of this house type is actually plummeting! It’s thought the increase in demand could be due to a number of factors, but the COVID-19 Pandemic certainly has played its part. As we spent more and…

Should You Sell Your Home Before Looking for Another?

4th May 20213rd June 2021 Advertorial

A number of Benwell Daykin clients have expressed their exasperation at being ‘gazumped’, or seeing offers rejected on their dream home, due to not being in a position to proceed. As such this has raised the question: “Should I sell my home before I start looking for another?” Mora Sheard, from the Ruddington-based estate agency, advises that deciding whether to sell your home – or whether to buy a new home first – should be based on your finances, the market availability for properties that interest you, the house that…

Benwell Daykin 1st Birthday Offers

5th January 20211st February 2021 Advertorial

It has been quite a year for Benwell Daykin! Following our successful launch in January 2020, we found ourselves somewhat tested, time and time again. Firstly, by a huge leak in our office wall, followed by the first national lockdown and finally by the Ruddington High Street flooding. But, through it all, we continue to trade and have been encouraged by how warmly we have been received by the Ruddington community. As we unfortunately enter another national ‘lockdown’, I’m delighted to say that the property industry remains open under the following…

Time for a New Home in 2021?

3rd December 20205th January 2021 Advertorial

Are you thinking of moving in the new year? You are not alone! Ruddington has seen a significant increase in demand to live in the area, despite the complications the pandemic has brought. Over the last twelve months, properties in Ruddington have increased in value by around 9.76%.* Factor in the stamp duty holiday and there are a lot of positives out there for home movers currently. December in the property industry is historically a quiet month, with most people busy preparing for Christmas, whilst everything else gets put on hold,…

You Can Still Buy or Sell a Property During ‘Lockdown’

1st November 20204th December 2020 Advertorial

There is obviously a lot of concern surrounding the growing threat of Coronavirus in Nottinghamshire. Although Ruddington and the surrounding areas have now entered into the governments’ Tier 3 restrictions – with another national ‘lockdown’ from November 5th – you are still able to buy or sell a home when taking the right safety precautions. It is worth noting that anyone who does want to make the most of the stamp duty cuts will have to have an offer accepted on a property before the end of November at the…

Why is Ruddington so Popular for Home Buyers Right Now?

1st October 202031st October 2020 Advertorial

Benwell Daykin reported last month that the property market is currently going through somewhat of a boom. Since then, many national news outlets have also reported some of the biggest property price growth seen in over five years. At our estate agency, demand for Ruddington property has always been high. However, we are seeing a huge increase in enquiries for property in the village and the surrounding areas. But why is this? The freeze on stamp duty is certainly playing its part, with more and more families taking the opportunity…