We are pleased to welcome Iseards as members of The Knightsbridge Office
Iseards Estate Agents was established in 1991 and since that time they have become local property experts for the busy East Dorset town of Verwood and surround area.
Their experienced sales team aim to offer a complete property service to all clients whether they are looking to buy, sell, rent or let a property.
Both their Residential Sales and Lettings departments are under one roof in Verwood, providing a multi-faceted service in one location.
ISEARDS
February 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
January 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
Next index is due to be released: 02.00 pm on 17th February 2015
The December data from Land Registry's House Price Index shows an annual price increase of 7.0 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £177,766. House prices up 0.6 per cent since November. Repossession volumes decreased by 37 per cent in October 2014 to 796 compared with 1,260 in October 2013.
•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 16.3 per cent.
•London also experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 1.8 per cent.
•North West saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 1.5 per cent.
•The North West saw the most significant monthly price fall of 1.6 per cent.
•The most up-to-date figures available show that during October 2014 the number of completed house sales in England & Wales increased by 4 per cent to 80,158 compared with 77,371 in October 2013.
•The region with the greatest fall in repossession sales in October 2014 was South East.
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Giggs & Company have just had their official opening of their new offices on the Great North Road in Eaton Socon.
The spacious refurbished offices were officially opened by the Mayor of St Neots on 9th January 2015 and the event was attended by over 100 guests.
Giggs & Company
150 - 152 Great North Road
Eaton Socon St Neots
PE19 8GS
t: 01480 276 888
GIGGS & COMPANY
January 2015
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HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
February 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 27th March 2015
January House Price Index - headline figures from Land Registry’s HPI show an annual price increase of 6.7 per cent with the average price in England & Wales now £179,492 compared with a peak of £181,101 in November 2007.
Monthly house prices up 1.3 per cent since December 2014.
•London experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months is London with a movement of 12 per cent.
•The North West experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 2.6 per cent.
•North East saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 0.1 per cent.
•Yorkshire and The Humber saw the most significant monthly price fall of 1.5 per cent.
Sales and repossessions during November 2014, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England & Wales decreased by 19 per cent to 68,107 compared with 83,726 in November 2013
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 18 per cent to 869 from 1,060 a year earlier
•repossession volumes in England and Wales decreased by 47 per cent to 687 compared with 1,286 in November 2013
•London was the region with the greatest fall in repossession sales
February 2015
Collective land and property auction to be held Thursday 26th February 2015 at 7pm. The auction will take place at Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, East Horrington, Wells, BA5 3DS. Entries include:
East Pennard – Approximately 30.4 acres of attractive agricultural pasture land.
Auction Guide £280,000 - £300,000
Hinton Blewett - A grade II listed farmhouse suitable for redevelopment with stone outbuildings and adjoining paddock.
Auction Guide £400,000 - £450,000
Chew Magna Office
5 South Parade
Chew Magna
Near Bristol
BS40 8SH
t: 01275 333 993
February 2015
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NEW OFFICE
We have now moved to 45 Pont street. We are three doors down from our previous office, so just around the corner.
March 2015
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We are pleased to welcome Belton Duffey as members of The Knightsbridge Office
KING’S LYNN OFFICE
FAKENHAM OFFICE
WELLS-next-the-SEA OFFICE
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Belton Duffey have nearly three decades of experience we have a proven track record selling a range of properties from small studios to country estates.
Situated in North Norfolk with its wonderful open landscapes, historic towns and hamlets, this is a peaceful location in which to really enjoy life to the full. There are many nature reserves, stunning beaches of which Holkham must rate as one of the best and they offer a wide range of properties whether you are looking to purchase a contemporary house or a period farmhouse for conversion.
BELTON DUFFEY
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March 2015
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We are pleased to welcome Sheridans as members of The Knightsbridge Office
SHERIDANS
BURY ST EDMUNDS OFFICE
LONG MELFORD OFFICE
Sheridans are specialists in the sale of period and individual properties in both Bury St Edmunds, Long Melford and the surrounding county of Suffolk, ranging from larger country houses to small period cottages an town houses.
They aim to simply offer sound advice to ensure customers receive the best price for their property, whatever the market conditions and prospective buyers receive a helpful service. Their unique approach to selling individual and period homes successfully combines good old fashioned service with the latest technology available including; high quality colour brochures with detailed floor plans, QR codes and a regularly updated website.
March 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 30th April 2015
February House Price Index - headline figures from Land Registry’s HPI show an annual price increase of 6.5 per cent with the average price in England & Wales now £180,252 compared with a peak of £181,083 in November 2007.
Monthly house prices up 0.5 per cent since January 2015.
•The regional data indicates that:
•London experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months with a movement of 13.1 per cent
•North East experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 6.2 per cent
•North West saw the lowest annual price growth with a movement of 0.7 per cent
•North West also saw the largest monthly price fall of 1.7 per cent
Sales and repossessions during December 2014, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England & Wales decreased by 11 per cent to 70,470 compared with 79,569 in December 2013
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 4 per cent to 929 from 967 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 38 per cent to 654 compared with 1,062 in December 2013
•London was the region with the greatest fall in repossession sales
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SAVE THE DATE.. .. and RSVP
April 24th 2015
TAYLOR HILL & BOND AT HOME WITH THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE
2 - 5pm by appointment
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 1st June 2015
The March data shows an annual price increase of 5.3 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £178,007 compared with the peak of £181,049 in November 2007. House prices are down 0.8 per cent since February.
The regional data indicates that:
•London experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months with a movement of 11.3 per cent
•South East experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 0.8 per cent
•North East saw the only annual price fall with a decrease of 2.9 per cent
•North East also saw the largest monthly price decrease with a fall of 4 per cent
Sales and repossessions during January 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England & Wales decreased by 18 per cent to 53,168 compared with 65,175 in January 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 19 per cent to 851 from 1,049 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 45 per cent to 590 compared with 1,081 in January 2014
•London was the region with the greatest fall in repossession sales
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HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
April 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 26th June 2015
The April data shows an annual price increase of 5.1 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £179,817 compared with the peak of £181,014 in November 2007. House prices are up 0.9 per cent since March.
The regional data indicates that:
•London experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months with a movement of 10.9 per cent
•Yorkshire and The Humber experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 2.7 per cent
•North East saw the only annual price fall with a decrease of 0.6 per cent
•Wales saw the largest monthly price decrease with a fall of 1.1 per cent
Sales and repossessions during February 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England and Wales decreased by 17 per cent to 54,103 compared with 64,994 in February 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 18 per cent to 722 from 882 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 37 per cent to 638 compared with 1,016 in February 2014
•in London, South East and Yorkshire and The Humber, repossession sales
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HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
June 2015
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May 2015
COMMENT MAY 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 28th July 2015
The May data shows an annual price increase of 4.6 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £179,696 compared with the peak of £180,990 in November 2007. Monthly house prices show no change (0.0 per cent) since April.
The regional data indicates that:
•London and the South East experienced the greatest increase in their average property value over the last 12 months, both with a movement of 9.1 per cent
•East and North East experienced the greatest monthly rise, both with a movement of 1.6 per cent
•Wales saw the only annual price fall with a decrease of 0.6 per cent
•Wales also saw the largest monthly price decrease with a fall of 1.7 per cent
Sales and repossessions during March 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England & Wales decreased by 12 per cent to 59,311 compared with 67,321 in March 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 6 per cent to 842 from 893 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 35 per cent to 706 compared with 1,092 in March 2014
•the region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales was the East
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HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
June 2015
Phillip Smith & Dunn
Alliance House, Cross Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1BA
t: 01271 327 878
Phillip Smith & Dunn
14 Caen Street
Braunton
Devon
EX33 1AA
t: 01271 814 114
Phillip Smith & Dunn
31 Bridgeland Street
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2PS
t: 01237 423 007
The Auction will commence at 3pm on 30th July 2015 at the Barnstaple Hotel, Barnstaple, Devon.
Here are a selection of the entries:
£250,000
BEACH COTTAGE INSTOW,
DEVON
£250,000
DOLTON MILL HOUSE, CORN MILL & 15 ACRES
DEVON
£30,000
RIVER MOLE FISHING RIGHTS
SOUTH MOLTON,
DEVON
£200,000
THATCH COTTAGE GUINEAFORD,
DEVON
Taylor Hill and Bond will be at The Knightsbridge Office on Friday 24th April 2015 from 2 - 5pm by appointment, to show case their fine selection of Hampshire properties.
If you would like to attend this event please RSVP to: 26@theknightsbridgeoffice.co.uk
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 28th August 2015
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July 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
The June data shows an annual price increase of 5.4 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £181,619 compared with the peak of £180,990 in November 2007. Monthly house prices up 1.1 per cent since May 2025.
The regional data indicates that:
•the region with the most significant annual price increase is London with a movement of 9.2 per cent
•the North East experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 3 per cent
•Yorkshire & The Humber also saw the lowest annual price increase of 1.4 per cent
•Yorkshire & The Humber also saw the largest monthly price decrease with a fall of 0.9 per cent
Sales and repossessions during April 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England & Wales decreased by 19 per cent to 57,180 compared with 70,244 in April 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 22 per cent to 874 from 1,114 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 48 per cent to 505 compared with 974 in April 2014
•the region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales was the East
August 2015
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We are pleased to welcome Morris and Bott as members of The Knightsbridge Office
MORRIS AND BOTT
BIDEFORD OFFICE
Morris and Bott
Grenville Wharf
6a The Quay
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2HW
t: 01237 459 998
July 2015
Offering a refreshingly simple approach with customer service being the main focus.
Launched on 2nd March 2015 Morris and Bott offer a service 7 days a week, including evenings to make sure the process of viewings is as easy and convenient as possible for potential buyers. They also want to make sure that vendors and buyers are kept informed with regular contact and updates at every step of the way. With over 40 years of property experience combined, Morris and Bott are well equipped to the handle the sale of your home.
If you are looking to purchase a property as a holiday rental, their association with holidaycottages.co.uk means they can answer any questions you may have about your purchase.
Morris and Bott’s website is stylish and witty and they are quickly expanding their portfolio of properties which are beautifully photographed to show this stunning area of North Devon at it’s best.
Adam Bott
Director
Simon Morris
Director
Bideford Office
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 28th September 2015
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August 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
The July data shows an annual price increase of 4.6 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £183,861. Monthly house prices up 1.7 per cent since June 2015.
The regional data indicates that:
•the region with the most significant annual price increase is the East with a movement of 8.9 per cent
•the East also experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 2.8 per cent
•the North East saw the lowest annual price increase of 0.4 per cent
•Wales saw the only monthly price decrease with a fall of 0.3 per cent
Sales and repossessions during May 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England & Wales decreased by 15 per cent to 65,619 compared with 77,488 in May 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 21 per cent to 878 from 1,113 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 47 per cent to 496 compared with 937 in May 2014
•the region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales was the South East
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September 2015
COMMENT SEPTEMBER 2015
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June 2015
COMMENT JUNE 2015
September 2014
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We are pleased to welcome Charles Powell as members of The Knightsbridge Office
Louis began his agency career in 1987 and enjoyed a career progression to become the youngest Managing Director of a 23 branch network of offices in the local area. After 25 years in corporate estate agency, Louis was keen to develop a more personal service and enhance the customer experience. Charles Powell is his opportunity to provide a template for a modern, bespoke estate agency service.
Samantha, Louis’ wife and co-Director, has worked in estate agency management and marketing for over 20 years. Her role is to facilitate the smooth running of the operation and ensure the Charles Powell experience is a pleasant and effective one for their clients.
They have resided in the local area for over 20 years and are proud to promote such a stunning part of the country.
CHARLES POWELL
Suite 14D Chatmhor Estate
Crawley Hill
West Wellow
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 6AP
t: 01794 322 999
September 2015
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September 2014
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Richard Godsell
2 Church Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BW
t: 01202 499 466
CHRISTCHURCH OFFICE
Grade II listed Georgian town house within the historic town centre overlooking the convent walk and river Avon with views of The Priory and the Constables House. Magnificent triple aspect drawing room, 4 bedrooms plus self-contained one bedroom annex. Walled garden and access to river bank. Detached one bedroom coach house with garage.
21st October 2015
FOR SALE by Public Auction - Grosvenor House Hotel, London
(Guide £850,000 - unless previously sold)
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October 2015
COMMENT OCTOBER 2015
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 28th October 2015
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September 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
The August data shows an annual price increase of 4.2 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £184,682. Monthly house prices up 0.5 per cent since July 2015.
The regional data indicates that:
•the region with the most significant annual price increase is the East with a movement of 8.4 per cent
•London experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 1.7 per cent
•the North West saw the lowest annual price increase of 0.2 per cent
•the North West also saw the most significant monthly price decrease with a fall of 1.4 per cent
Sales and repossessions during June 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England & Wales decreased by 13 per cent to 70,404 compared with 80,823 in June 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 17 per cent to 1,031 from 1,237 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 43 per cent to 498 compared with 868 in June 2014
•the region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales was London
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 27th November 2015
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October 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
The September data shows an annual price increase of 5.3 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £186,553. Monthly house prices up 1.0 per cent since August 2015.
The regional data indicates that:
•the region with the most significant annual price increase is London with a movement of 9.6 per cent
•London experienced the greatest monthly rise with a movement of 1.8 per cent
•the North East saw the only annual price decrease with a movement of -0.3 per cent
•the North East also saw the most significant monthly price decrease with a fall of 0.3 per cent
Sales and repossessions during July 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England and Wales decreased by 4 per cent to 81,696 compared with 84,691 in July 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 9 per cent to 1,413 from 1,555 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 50 per cent to 471 compared with 943 in July 2014
•the region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales was London
October 2015
TAYLOR HILL & BOND NEW WEBSITE
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Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 30th December 2015
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November 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
The October data shows an annual price increase of 5.6 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £186,350. Monthly house prices up 0.4 per cent since September 2015.
The regional data indicates that:
•London experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 23 months with a movement of 106 per cent
•North East experienced the greatest monthly growth with an increase of 1.9 per cent
•Yorkshire and The Humber saw the lowest annual price growth with an increase of 1.4 per cent
•Yorkshire and The Humber also saw the most significant monthly price fall with a decrease of 1.8 per cent
Sales and repossessions during August 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England and Wales decreased by 15 % to 74,596 compared with 87,895 in August 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million decreased by 13 per cent to 1,280 from 1,473 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 54 per cent to 376 per cent compared with 826 in July 2014
•the region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales was Yorkshire and The Humber
We are pleased to welcome Deakin-White as members of The Knightsbridge Office
Louis began his agency career in 1987 and enjoyed a career progression to become the youngest Managing Director of a 23 branch network of offices in the local area. After 25 years in corporate estate agency, Louis was keen to develop a more personal service and enhance the customer experience. Charles Powell is his opportunity to provide a template for a modern, bespoke estate agency service.
Samantha, Louis’ wife and co-Director, has worked in estate agency management and marketing for over 20 years. Her role is to facilitate the smooth running of the operation and ensure the Charles Powell experience is a pleasant and effective one for their clients.
They have resided in the local area for over 20 years and are proud to promote such a stunning part of the country.
DEAKIN-WHITE
November 2015
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We are pleased to welcome Simon Milnes as members of The Knightsbridge Office
Simon Milnes is one of the most experienced and successful estate agents in Truro’s history with 39 years of practical experience. Simon is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is well knows for his expertise, hard working ethos, never-ending enthusiasm and willingness to please.
Simon opened his last office at 12 Lemon Street, Truro 31 years ago in 1983, as partner in charge for Pass Barton. Pass Barton had offices throughout central and west Cornwall and Simon’s office in Truro became extremely successful.
In 1989 Simon and his fellow partners sold their business to Black Horse Agencies who were a subsidiary of Lloyds Bank plc.
SIMON MILNES
November 2015
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TRURO OFFICE
DUNSTABLE OFFICE
Next Full index is due to be released: 9.30am on 29th January 2016
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December 2015
HOUSE PRICE INDEX REPORT
The November data shows an annual price increase of 5.6 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £186,325. Monthly house prices up 0.4 per cent since October 2015.
The regional data indicates that:
•London experienced the greatest increase in its average property value over the last 12 months with a movement of 11.2 per cent
•London also experienced the greatest monthly growth with an increase of 1.6 per cent
•Both Yorkshire and The Humber and the North East saw the lowest annual price growth with increases of 1.3 per cent
•Yorkshire and The Humber also saw the most significant monthly price fall with a decrease of 0.9 per cent.
Sales and repossessions during September 2015, the most up-to-date figures available, show that:
•the number of completed house sales in England & Wales decreased by 8 per cent to 72,397 compared with 78,877 in in September 2014
•the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1 million increased by 1 per cent to 1,273 from 1,265 a year earlier
•repossessions in England and Wales decreased by 45 per cent to 406 compared with 733 in September 2014
•the region with the greatest fall in the number of repossession sales was the East with a decrease of 64 per cent from September 2014.