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2018 Property Market Forecast

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The end of a year always signals that it is time to look ahead at what’s to come. We may be finished with 2017 and all its tumultuous events but 2018 is about to begin and it pays to be ready! Barton Wyatt estate agents Surrey have been spending some time delving into the predictions for the property market in 2018, taking into account political and cultural events to explore what could happen in the British real estate industry. They have kindly shared the article below.

The UK Property Market

Overall, it is pretty hard to forecast what’s going to happen over the next few years because of Brexit and our currently rocky political climate, but that doesn’t, by any means, make us think that next year’s going to be a bad one for property. The aftermath of Brexit proved that anything can happen! Everyone, even us, expected it to take a pretty bad toll on the property market, but in fact it’s remained steady and pretty strong since we decided to leave the EU.

With all these things considered, we expect to see a price growth in UK property of around 2%, not dissimilar to this year’s 2.5%. This isn’t anything drastic, but it’s keeping that line moving in the right direction when, in reality, there’s a lot going against it. It just shows that us Brits will keep on going no matter what’s going on! Investors will continue to invest, buyers will continue to buy and our nation will carry on like we always do.

London

A lot of the focus next year is going to be on London, as this is the one place where we expect price growth to actually suffer a little. In the best outcome, we would predict no price growth in the capital, and in the worst case we think there’ll be a drop of about 2-5% in house prices. This is because of the city’s ever-increasing living prices and unfavourable lifestyle pushing people to leave and find their home in surrounding, cheaper areas. We don’t expect to see any positive growth in the city for the next few years at least.

Surrey and the South East

The market predictions for Surrey and the South East are pretty favourable for 2018 and we’d be very much surprised if growth in prices wasn’t seen. We expect prices in these regions to increase above the rate of the country’s average of 2%, though we don’t think they’ll climb too much higher. This is great news all-round, as Surrey will continue to see high demand from buyers as it won’t reach dizzying price heights but investors will also continue to see growth in their revenue.

The Barton Wyatt estate agents in Surrey are feeling confident about 2018, being pretty certain that despite the UK’s odd position in the world at the moment and within our own land, the property market will remain moving in the right direction.Whether you are after property in Upper Longcross or rental homes in Sunningdale, get in touch with the experts at Barton Wyatt.

Crest Nicholson’s Garden Village in Upper Longcross

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At the beginning of the year, you may have heard the news that the Government was putting forward 14 new ‘garden villages’ as part of their housing development plans. But, what you may not have heard, is that one of those said garden villages in now taking shape in the form of Upper Longcross in the Runnymede borough of Surrey. Not only that, but it’s set to be open imminently this spring! If you’d like to learn more about this new development, read on…

What is a Garden Village?

So, we’ll start off by explaining what a garden village is as it’s not exactly an everyday term. Essentially, a garden village is a development of houses, facilities and amenities that form a brand new, stand-alone community. From schools to transport, a garden village has absolutely everything it needs for the people who live there!

What’s Upper Longcross

Upper Longcross is the newest of the garden villages, constructed by developers Crest Nicholson, and is situated on the former DERA site near Chertsey. The current development is of 20 homes, consisting of 2 to 5 bedroom houses and one to two bedroom apartments. Upper Longcross is just the start of what will be a thriving, complete community in Surrey!

Why Would You Want to Live Here?

So why is Upper Longcross a desirable place to live? Well, the most obvious benefit is that everything is brand new and therefore in perfect condition, which is always lovely when moving somewhere new. It also means that the latest issues and technologies are taken into account throughout the building process. For example, Upper Longcross is built with a strong focus on energy efficiency, which is an incredibly important part of both the way we live today and how we’ll live in the future. The housing development is also built with its natural surroundings in mind, working harmoniously with the abundance of woodlands and natural, open spaces it is settled amongst, as well as the existing quaint villages of Surrey. This makes Crest Nicholson’s garden village not only practical and efficient, but a beautiful place to live.

What is There to Do?

As we mentioned, Upper Longcross is surrounded by green spaces, making it perfect for Sunday afternoon strolls or morning dog walks. There are also cycle paths that connect Upper Longcross with the wider Longcross community, giving you a peaceful detachment but making it easy enough to get to. Some of Surrey’s more prominent towns are also very nearby, so there are plenty of opportunities to explore the county in its full glory! As Crest Nicholson’s garden village develops, there will also be a wealth of activities and facilities right on your doorstep, making it the perfect place to live.

The development of Crest Nicholson’s garden village in Upper Longcross is set to open any day now, so make sure you register your interest if you want to be in with a chance of snagging one of the highly-coveted properties!

Please contact Barton Wyatt estate agents Surrey for properties near Upper Longcross.

Get a property MOT: Barton Wyatt’s top 10 tips on how to sell your house this spring

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Multi award-winning Barton Wyatt estate agents Surrey has been selling homes in the Virginia Water area, where house prices regularly top £15 million and the average price is over a million, for over 50 years. Half a century’s worth of experience has certainly taught the team a trick or two and there is not much they don’t know about buying, selling and letting mansions in Surrey’s prime territory.
The Barton Wyatt team is trusted by Surrey’s vendors to achieve premium process for their homes, being appointed time and time again by clients both at home and overseas, who leave the sale of their homes in the custody of the long-standing, loyal team.
Byways lobbyProperty experts are, in general, predicting a bumper year in 2016 but it will be a bumpy ride for the prime market with increased stamp duty levies hitting this sector the hardest.
With this in mind your home needs to be in the best possible shape to sell. Barton Wyatt’s expert team encourage all vendors to undertake a ‘MOT’ on their propertybefore selling and here are their top 10 tips:
  1. First Impression – “This can be make or break” says Sales Manager Oliver Clarke. “If a potential purchaser is put off before the entering the front door then we are doomed. So take a look at the outside of your home as a stranger might see it. It might be winter and very wet but for a small sum or some time and energy you could tidy the garden and plant a pretty pot by your front door.”
  2. Odour – It may seem minor but the aroma of your house is really very important when you are selling. A simple diffuser discretely hidden in the lobby could do the trick. Some people proffer the advice of coffee and home baked bread but we are realistic, it could take a few weeks to sell your home and you cannot be there ready to turn on the bread maker at the drop of a hat.
  3. Tidy – Be obsessive about this, as it is a make or break to a prospective client. Our advice is to have a seriously good clear out before you put the house on the market– even if you bundle up your prized possessions and take them off site. Prospective buyers want to see clean lines and uncluttered work surfaces that create a feeling of space.
  4. Byways bathroom Clean – Fresh, sparkling and inviting would be perfect. Hard to achieve when you have an active life with pets and children running amuck we know, but the cleaner your house is the easier it is to sell.
  5. Temperature – Heating houses is an expensive business. However, taking a client into a house that has sat empty for the weekend without the heating on is going to put them off instantly – keep your house ticking over at a pleasant 15° C – it will stop your pipes bursting and mean that we don’t shiver round the viewing!
  6. Animals – People’s pets are much loved by the owner but very often just the owner and not necessarily the person that is going to buy the house. Pets also can have quite a strong odour, not to mention the litter trays, food bowls and paraphernalia that goes with having an animal in the house. Try to keep pet evidence to a minimum.
  7. Bathrooms – Generally we don’t advise sellers to refit a bathroom prior to sale – unless it is really ghastly. Do the obvious instead – re-grout, re-silicon, fluffy towels, pleasant scent, clean and spotless please!
  8. Kitchen – Spare a thought for the poor estate agent as you dash out of the house without loading the dishwasher! We want to take pride in your house when we show clients around and leftover breakfast is not the first thing they want to see as they enter the kitchen.
  9. Byways sitting Problem areas – It is possible that you have a part of your house that you would rather not draw attention to, perhaps somewhere that is mid repair. Our recommendation: don’t put the house on the market until it is in tiptop condition. Make it your problem, not the client’s.
  10. Brief the agent – The more we are prepared to answer questions about your house the easier it will be to sell it and allay any fears that prospective buyers may have. As an estate agent we dislike not having the answers. And we particularly dislike not knowing how your gadgetry works so please do show us how to use the iPad entry system, the drop down cinema and the fancy lighting system! If we make it look easy the clients will love it. If we don’t know how it works, then they won’t.
These are tried and tested tips – they will make a difference and the Barton Wyatt team are here to help, so give them a call on 01344 843 000.