Property Market News

The UK property market is constantly evolving, with new trends and developments emerging all the time. In our ‘Property Market News’ blog, the team at Elizabeth Davenport Estate Agents provides expert insights and analysis to help you stay informed and make the most of the latest opportunities. 

Whether you’re a homebuyer, seller, or investor, you’ll find valuable information and practical advice to guide you through the ever-changing landscape of the UK real estate market.

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Should we use a local Estate Agent or a Corporate?

When it comes to selling a property, especially in the middle to higher end market in Coventry and its surrounding areas, the decision to employ a local estate agent can significantly impact the outcome of your sale. The expertise and services offered by a high-quality local estate agent go beyond

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What affects the value of a house?

What Really Drives the Value of Your Home: Key Factors to Consider Introduction When it comes to determining the value of a house, there are several factors at play that can significantly impact its worth. While some people may believe that the number of bedrooms or the square footage is

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Property Prices in Kenilworth – Unravelling the Puzzle

Among the network of picturesque towns and bustling urban centres in England’s heartland, Kenilworth has managed to maintain consistently high house prices, outperforming its neighbours like Warwick, Leamington, Coventry, and even Stratford upon Avon. The reasons behind this intriguing trend are multifaceted, ranging from the unique charm of the town

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Opportunities in Coventry’s Property Rental Market

Unveiling Opportunities in Coventry’s Property Rental Market for Landlords and Investors The property rental market in Coventry, a historic city in the heart of England, is currently displaying an impressive resilience and a diverse range of opportunities for landlords and investors. Coventry’s unique blend of cultural heritage, academic excellence, and

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Renters Reform Bill

Red Tape Update 2023 – Renters Form Bill – What does it mean for the Coventry Rental market? The long awaited Renters Reform Bill which was included in the Conservative manifesto at the last election, still is yet to be made into law. However Michael Gove has recently said the

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Interpreting Viewing Feedback

Once your home is on the market and buyers have been to view, your Estate Agent will start to send through feedback from each applicant explaining exactly what they thought of your property. There are opportunities here to try and make sense of the comments that come back and possibly

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Cautious Optimism in the Coventry Property Market

As the British and Coventry property market navigates the ongoing economic turmoil, many Coventry homeowners and landlords may feel uncertain about the future. However, up-to-date data suggests that the 2023 property crash predicted by the many newspapers and the usual clickbait doom-mongers in the lead-up to Christmas on social media,

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Coventry Baby Boomers and their 2,575 Spare ‘Spare’ Bedrooms?

An additional 5,002 spare bedrooms have been locked out of the Coventry housing market since 2011 as Britain’s ageing population means the country’s stock of homes is being used more unproductively. The number of spare bedrooms in Coventry between 2011 and 2021 increased from 126,483 to 131,485. The number of Coventry households

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The Fear of Moving Home

Current market conditions for property sales are giving mixed signals. High demand from buyers but little to choose from is still providing upward pressure on prices. At the same time there is a reluctance amongst some sellers to ‘take the plunge’ and list their property for sale. Q. But what

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59% More Coventry Homes are on the Market Today Than a Year Ago

More Coventry homes are now coming up for sale. This is excellent news for Coventry homebuyers and Coventry landlords because as properties are no longer flying off the shelf as they did last year, the number of properties available to buy is beginning to return to long-term averages. This means

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What will Rishi Sunak as PM mean for Coventry house prices?

I often get asked what is going to happen to Coventry house prices. Many things affect house prices, and it comes down to simple supply and demand. On the supply side of the equation, in the short-term, the number of people wanting to sell their property at any one time

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Caution – but Business as Usual

What an amazing week that has been in the property market! The new government has decided to redesign the wheel and completely change the economic policy of the Boris Johnson government. Whatever your political point of view, the actions taken clearly haven’t gone down well with the markets and seem

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Faltering New Build Sales Add Pressure to Resale Market

Recent research by Warwick estates has found that over the last decade New Build Sales have fallen significantly. In 2011 there were 68,677 sales, but by 2021 that number dropped to 41,634. This represents a fall of 39% at a time when government promised additional new housing stock and the availability

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Coventry Property Prices Have Risen by 406% Since 1995

Coventry Property Prices Have Risen by 406% Since 1995 “Tell me what is happening to the Coventry property market”, asked the friend of a friend at a recent do I went to in Coventry (after finding out I was an agent in Coventry). I always reply, “It depends if you

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