Looking for homes for sale North Devon? How about a former chapel in the heart of a North Devon village, where history, character and everyday life meet. There are some buildings that were never intended to be ordinary homes. They were built with purpose, with permanence in mind — places that were designed to hold […]
Homes for Sale in North Devon: A Family House Above Berrynarbor with Space, Views and Coast Nearby
on Buying, Property NewsHomes for Sale in North Devon: Maygrove, Berrynarbor Often recognised as one of North Devon’s most attractive villages, Berrynarbor’s appeal runs deeper than appearance. There is a well-regarded primary school, a village shop and post office, and two pubs — one within the village and another just beyond. The community remains active without being overbearing, […]
War, Rates & Reality: How North Devon Sellers can still sell well in 2026
on Buying, Property News, SellingSelling in a Buyers Market: How North Devon Sellers Can Still Succeed in 2026 Just as the property market looked like it might be settling into a calmer rhythm in 2026, the escalation of the Iran conflict has added a new layer of uncertainty to the global economy — and inevitably, to housing. Lots of […]
Homes for Sale in North Devon: Wellness Retreat & 9 Bedroom Farmhouse in East Down
on Buying, Property NewsHolwell, East Down A valley sanctuary in North Devon with land, history and peaceful ambition. A multi-generational country home North Devon. There is a particular stillness to the valley at East Down. It arrives gradually — first in the narrowing of the lane, then in the long sweep of private drive, and finally in the […]
Autumn Budget 2025: Much Ado About… Well, Nearly Nothing
on Buying, Letting, Property News, SellingThe UK Property Market Survives Another Anti-Climax If you were braced for fireworks, confetti cannons, or at least a polite ripple of excitement from the Autumn Budget… I’m afraid what you got instead was the political equivalent of a lukewarm cuppa. Lots of hype going in. Very little coming out. A Budget so underwhelming you […]
The Market Isn’t Dead, Kirsty! — It’s Challenging. Here’s How North Devon Sellers Keep Control.
on Buying, Property News, SellingKirstie Allsopp made headlines this week calling the property market “dead.” That headline travels fast—and it captures the mood music around rates, taxes and confidence. But headlines don’t sell houses; decisions do. In North Devon, sellers who act with clarity on price, presentation and pace are still getting good outcomes. The proof is in the […]
Proactive Pricing Outplays Hope in North Devon
on Buying, Letting, Property News, SellingShort version: price smart, sell faster, sleep better. Here’s the week’s market truth without the fluff. The Big Picture (this week) • Rates held, not cut. The Bank of England left borrowing costs where they were. Buyers hoping for another trim… didn’t get it. Affordability bump = cancelled (for now). • Forecasts trimmed. Knight Frank […]
Why North Devon Sellers Must Become Price Strategists in 2025
on Buying, Property News, SellingThe North Devon property market is no longer a race for lofty asking prices—it’s becoming a contest of strategy. As of June 2025, average house prices in North Devon stand at £275,000, down 4.1% from the same time last year. Detached, semi detached, terraced, and flats all show declines, with flats falling steeply by 8%. […]
Why We Don’t List on Rightmove Anymore (And Why You Shouldn’t Rely on It Either)
on Buying, Property News, SellingIf you’ve had your home sat on the market for months, endlessly clicking refresh on Rightmove hoping this week will be different, I’ve got news for you: Rightmove isn’t the golden ticket everyone thinks it is. It’s the comfort blanket of the estate agency world—safe, predictable, and (if we’re being brutally honest) about as dynamic […]
An open letter to ‘Buyers’: Waiting to Buy a Home? You Might Want to Sit Down for This One.
on Buying, Property NewsGet on the Boat! There’s a little gem of wisdom doing the rounds lately: “It’s not timing the market; it’s time in the market.” And honestly, I couldn’t agree more. Yet, here I am… talking to buyers every week who are still sitting on the fence like it’s a sun lounger in Marbella. Let’s be […]