Jan 2014

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We are pleased to welcome Killens as members of The Knightsbridge Office

At Killens, we have formed a friendly and professional team who have relevant qualifications, experience and knowledge. They can advise clients on a wide range of property matters in an honest and approachable manner.

Tom Killen established Killens in 2008 and was born and bred in Somerset. He has over 20 years experience in providing property advice throughout the West Country. He is a graduate of Reading University and the Royal Agricultural College and specialises in the delivery of professional services. In addition to having a young family, Tom is involved in the local community.

KILLENS

Chew Magna Office


5 South Parade

Chew Magna

Near Bristol

BS40 8SH


t: 01275 333 993


e: chewmagna@killens.org.uk

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Wells Office


10 Sadler Street

Wells

Somerset

BA5 2SE


t: 01749 671 172


e: wells@killens.org.uk

Jan 2014

Duttons Estate Agents

7 Guildhall Street

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 1PR


t: 01284 749 433

e: bse@duttons.uk.com



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Duttons are delighted to offer a superb incentive for those who know a landlord looking for first-class property management and rental service.

Call 01284 74 94 33 to discuss how you can claim your £250 voucher

Feb 2014

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We are pleased to welcome Charter Whyman as members of The Knightsbridge Office

Charter Whyman are synonymous with first-class service and quality advice for all aspects of residential property throughout Hertfordshire.

They are a family run business with a combined experience of over 100 years in local property, specialising in the sale and rental of quality properties, from substantial country houses to family homes, from character cottages and conversions to new homes, land and developments.

At Charter Whyman their philosophy is simple - Individual & quality properties need personal attention and a wealth of experience in order to achieve that all important sale or rental. They are not driven by corporate targets or pressures and take a long term view where repeat business, and respect within our local communities, is paramount.

CHARTER WHYMAN

37 Station Road

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire

SG6 3BQ


t: 01462 685 808


e: sales@charterwhyman.co.uk


e: rentals@charterwhyman.co.uk


e: enquiries@charterwhyman.co.uk

Jan 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 11am on  28th February 2014.

The December data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 4.4 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £167,353. The monthly change from November to December shows an increase of 1.1 per cent. Repossession volumes decreased by 31 per cent in October 2013 to 1,129 compared to 1,636 in October 2012.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 11.2 per cent

  2. London also experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 2.6 per cent.

  3. The only region with an annual price fall is the North East with a decrease of 0.1 per cent.

  4. Yorkshire & The Humber saw the most significant monthly price fall with a movement of -1.2 per cent. 

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during October 2013 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 21 per cent to 71,929 compared with 59,213 in October 2012.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in October 2013 increased by 40 per cent to 913 from 651 in October 2012.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales were the East Midlands and the South West.

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Feb 2014

We are pleased to welcome Taylor Hill & Bond as members of The Knightsbridge Office

Taylor Hill & Bond’s commitments to the delivery of excellence in both their service and results for their clients ensure that they remains the estate agent of choice in the Meon Valley area. They recognise that it is their passion, energy and enthusiasm that set them apart from the rest.

Based in Wickham, Hampshire Taylor Hill & Bond have experience at the highest level of the residential property market. They have developed and maintain close working relationships with some of the county’s leading relocation companies, search agents and wealth management firms.

TAYLOR HILL & BOND

Bridge Street

Wickham

Hampshire

PO17 5JE


t: 01329 835 735


e: info@taylorhillandbond.co.uk

Feb 2014

We are pleased to welcome St Quintin Property Group as members of The Knightsbridge Office

The St Quintin Property Group are a family run business who have enjoyed a vast amount of success at the highest level in sales, lettings, property management and planning consultancy for many years in and around the Dorset area.

With latest state of the art premises in Ferndown, Amanda St Quintin, John St Quintin and Paul Vincent are at the forefront of this latest office situated along the High Street on Victoria Road. You can be assured of the same level of professionalism, integrity and determination that has been appreciated by the many clients that have used and subsequently retained the services of Amanda, Paul And John in previous years.

They have forged relationships and associated partnerships with some of the very best in their respected industries to offer you competitive and trustworthy property advice, from the convenience of one location.

ST QUINTIN PROPERTY GROUP

14 Victoria Street

Ferndown

Dorset

BH22 9HZ


t: 01202 877 123


e: info@stqpropertygroup.co.uk

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Feb 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 11am on  28th March 2014.

The January data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 4.2 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £168,356. The monthly change from December to January shows an increase of 1.0 per cent. Repossession volumes decreased by 33 per cent in November 2013 to 1,162 compared with 1,722 in November 2012.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 10.9 per cent.

  2. The North East experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 2.6 per cent.

  3. No regions experienced an annual price fall.

  4. Yorkshire & The Humber saw the most significant monthly price fall with a movement of -1.4 per cent.

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during November 2013 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 23 per cent to 78,358 compared with 63,953 in November 2012.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in November 2013 increased by 45 per cent to 985 from 677 in November 2012.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales was the East.

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Mar 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 11am on  30th April 2014.

The February data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 5.3 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £170,000. The monthly change from January to February shows an increase of 0.7 per cent. Repossession volumes decreased by 24 per cent in December 2013 to 966 compared with 1,278 in December 2012.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 13.8 per cent.

  2. Wales experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 1.6 per cent.

  3. The North East experienced the only annual price fall of 1.3 per cent.

  4. The North East also saw the most significant monthly price fall with a movement of -1.4 per cent.

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during December 2013 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 33 per cent to 75,182 compared with 56,697 in December 2012.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in December 2013 increased by 44 per cent to 898 from 624 in December 2012.

  7. Wales is the only region with an increase in repossession sales in December 2013 (up 6 per cent)

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April 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 11am on  30th May 2014.

The March data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 5.6 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £169,124. The monthly change from February to March shows a decrease of 0.4 per cent. Repossession volumes decreased by 31 per cent in January 2014 to 979 compared with 1,420 in January 2013.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 12.4 per cent.

  2. Both East and North East regions experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 1.1 per cent.

  3. Wales experienced the only annual price fall of 1.6 per cent.

  4. Wales also saw the most significant monthly price fall with a movement of -4.2 per cent.

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during January 2014 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 46 per cent to 63,123 compared with 43,373 in January 2013.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in January 2014 increased by 61 per cent to 1,011 from 628 in January 2013.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in repossession sales in January 2014 was the North East.

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May 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 09.30 am on  27th June 2014.

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

June  2014

The April data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 6.7 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £172,069. The monthly change from March to April shows an increase of 1.5 per cent. Repossession volumes decreased by 33 per cent in February 2014 to 936 compared with 1,387 in February 2013.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 17 per cent.

  2. London also experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 4.2 per cent.

  3. North East saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 2.9 per cent.

  4. North East also experienced the only monthly price fall of 1.9 per cent.

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during February 2014 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 38 per cent to 62,368 compared with 45,236 in February 2013.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in February 2014 increased by 65 per cent to 836 from 507 in February 2013.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in repossession sales in February 2014 was the East Midlands.

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Duttons Estate Agents

7 Guildhall Street

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 1PR


t: 01284 749 433

e: bse@duttons.uk.com



www.duttons.uk.com

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June 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 09.30 am on  28th July 2014.

The May data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 6.7 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £172,035. The monthly change from April to May shows an increase of 0.4 per cent. Repossession volumes decreased by 37 per cent in March 2014 to 987 compared with 1,560 in March 2013.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 18.5 per cent. 

  2. London also experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 2.5 per cent.

  3. North East saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 0.9 per cent.

  4. Yorkshire & The Humber saw the most significant monthly price fall of 0.9 per cent. 

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during March 2014 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 16 per cent to 63,587 compared with 54,708 in March 2013.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in March 2014 increased by 28 per cent to 840 from 657 in March 2013.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in repossession sales in March 2014 was the East Midlands.

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HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

September 2014

Next index is due to be released: 09.30 am on  28th October 2014.

The August data from Land Registry’s House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 8.4 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £177,824. House prices up 1.0 per cent since July. Repossession volumes decreased by 36 per cent in June 2014 to 794 compared with 1,238 in June 2013.


  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 21.6 per cent.

  2. London also experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 2.7 per cent.

  3. North East saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 3.0 per cent.

  4. Both South West and North West saw the most significant monthly price fall of 0.1 per cent.

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during June 2014 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 11 per cent to 73,158 compared with 66,123 in June 2013.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in June 2014 increased by 34 per cent to 1,135 from 848 in June 2013.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in repossession sales in June 2014 was the East.

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September  2014

We are pleased to welcome Giggs & Company as members of The Knightsbridge Office

Giggs & Company is very much a family concern built on a sound basis of empathy and understanding. With over 18 years of dedicated experience Managing Director Matt Giggs, believes in the more traditional values and old-fashioned manners which sets him apart from his peers. This refreshing and overriding philosophy is echoed by every member of his rapidly expanding yet hand-selected team.

Glowing testimonials means the firm has been invited to join ‘the best of St. Neots’ – an accolade not offered to any other estate agents in the vicinity. Aware that their innovation and principles could be easily adopted by others, Giggs & Co are pioneering the establishment of, and adherence to, generic “professional marketing standards”, with the use of professional photographs a key factor.

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Giggs & Company

Premier Business Centre

Fenice Court, Phoenix Park

Eaton Socon  St Neots

PE19 8EP


t: 01480 225 644


e: stneots@giggsandco.com

October 2014

We are pleased to welcome Robert Cooney as members of The Knightsbridge Office

Robert Cooney Residential has a policy of going above and beyond that which is offered by their competitors providing a customer experience which sets them very much apart. As a result, they want you to feel that as soon as you register your requirements, they will go that extra mile on your behalf.


Robert Cooney Residential clearly set out how their on-going relationship with the purchaser will develop and that this relationship will be a joint venture based very much on two-way communication. Building a relationship with you is very important during your search for a home. The closer the relationship the greater the likelihood of an effective outcome.


If you have very specific property requirements, then it is all the more important that you keep in regular contact with their office staff because your search may take that little bit longer. You may wish to consider their specialist house buying service, SEARCH which offers a more competitive service than is available elsewhere in the Industry.

ROBERT COONEY

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Corporation Street

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4AW


t: 01823 230 230


e: taunton@robertcooney.co.uk

October 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

October 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 09.30 am on  28th November 2014.

The September data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 7.2 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £177,299. House prices down 0.2 per cent since August.  Repossession volumes decreased by 33 per cent in July 2014 to 863 compared with 1,283 in July 2013.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 18.4 per cent. 

  2. The East experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 1.4 per cent.

  3. Yorkshire & The Humber saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 1.4 per cent.

  4. Yorkshire & The Humber also saw the most significant monthly price fall of 2.2 per cent.

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during July 2014 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 7 per cent to 79,214 compared with 73,749 in July 2013.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in July 2014 increased by 19 per cent to 1,439 from 1,207 in July 2013.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in repossession sales in July 2014 was the East.

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HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

November  2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 09.30 am on  30th December 2014.

The October data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 7.7 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £177,377. House prices up 0.1 per cent since September.  Repossession volumes decreased by 42 per cent in August 2014 to 751 compared with 1,301 in August 2013.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 18.6 per cent. 

  2. The East experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 1.6 per cent.

  3. Wales saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 2 per cent.

  4. The North East also saw the most significant monthly price fall of 2.7 per cent.

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during August 2014 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 4per cent to 82,415 compared with 79,587 in August 2013.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in July 2014 increased by 15 per cent to 1,363 from 1,185 in August 2013.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in repossession sales in August 2014 was London.

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HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

December 2014

HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT

Next index is due to be released: 02.00 pm on  19th January 2015

The November data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 7.1 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £176,581. House prices up 0.1 per cent since October.  Repossession volumes decreased by 40 per cent in September 2014 to 674 compared with 1,117 in September 2013.

  1. The region in England and Wales which experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 17.4 per cent. 

  2. The West Midlands experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 1.7 per cent.

  3. Wales saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 1.7 per cent.

  4. The East saw the most significant monthly price fall of 1.4 per cent.

  5. The most up-to-date figures available show that during September 2014 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 5 per cent to 73,552 compared with 70,020 in September 2013.

  6. The number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million in September 2014 increased by 8 per cent to 1,172 from 1,088 in September 2013.

  7. The region with the greatest fall in repossession sales in September 2014 was London.

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