How To Thrive as a Seller in the South Wests Toughest Market in a Decade
on Property News, SellingJune 2025 just landed a cold, hard slap of reality for property sellers across the South West—and North Devon is feeling it too. Rightmove’s latest figures show a 0.3% drop in asking prices, the first fall in June since 2015 and the steepest in over a decade. Ouch! At the same time, seller listings jumped […]
The Market’s Gone Quiet… Should You Shout Louder or Change Lane?
on Property News, SellingLet me tell you a story about Julian and Emma. Earlier this year, we met Julian and Emma who had started off “just testing the market.” Eighteen months later, still no buyer, price drops galore, and a growing suspicion that their agent was either asleep at the wheel or stuck on a loop with the […]
(And a bit of marketing magic) Let’s get straight to it: If you’re selling a one-of-a-kind home and no one’s biting, it’s probably not the house that’s the problem. It’s the marketing. See, unique homes don’t need more marketing – they need different marketing. A tailored, smart, strategic plan that doesn’t just chuck the listing […]
The Secret to Selling in North Devon’s Buyer’s Market
on Buying, Property News, SellingThe Great British Waiting Game (and Why It’s a Terrible Strategy for Selling Your Home) Brits love waiting. We queue for buses that may never come. We let tea bags steep with surgical precision. And when it comes to selling our homes? Oh, we wait. And wait. And wait some more. Because “it’s just the […]
This time last year I thought prices in North Devon would track the national market more closely. I predicted that the market had bottomed out from the post Covid correction and prices would start to rise. This did happen when you look at the national stats overall but it wasn’t the case in North Devon. […]
Selling a home in a buyer’s market can be challenging. However, with the right strategies, you can stand out, attract serious buyers, and get the best possible price for your home. Here are our 11 essential tactics to help you successfully sell your home, even when the market favours buyers. Start with a realistic […]
North Devon ‘Property Deal of the Week’ – Episode One
on Buying, Letting, Property News, SellingA superb opportunity to buy a quirky two bedroom detached freehold property in Instow with sea views, garden and parking. On the market with Philips Smith and Dunn. Contact them for viewings or more information on 01237 879797 Full details here https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/143883713 For more advice on buying or selling in North Devon contact Nic on […]
Instow is a beautiful Coastal Village located on the point where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet it has a beautiful Sandy Beach and amazing views across the water. In the last 12 months eight properties have sold in the Instow Village the majority of these were detached properties with an average price of £610,000, […]
Downsizing, upsizing and right-sizing – MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE FOR YOU
on Buying, SellingAre you thinking about making a change to where you live? If you no longer need all the rooms in your home, you might have decided to downsize into something smaller. Or perhaps it’s the opposite – you need more space, in which case, it could be time to upsize into a new place. On […]
As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home’s decor to not only impress guests but also attract potential buyers. Here are the top six summer styling trends that will breathe new life into your home, making it a chic, inviting haven. 1. Botanical Patterns Nothing says summer quite like lush, vibrant botanical […]