A local firm of property specialists is reporting a strong end
to 2010 and predicting the housing market will continue to recover
over the coming year.
Shropshire-based Nock Deighton has seen a steady volume of house
sales during November and December, as confidence grows amongst
both buyers and sellers across the region.
The firm sold more than £3.6million worth of property
during November alone, with houses across various price ranges -
and in both urban and rural areas - attracting substantial
interest. Even more niche properties have sold, as buyers start to
see the green-shoots of recovery and push on with their plans.
Michael Evans, Managing Director of Nock Deighton, commented:
"We were anticipating something of a lull in demand in the run-up
to Christmas, but we've actually just seen one of our best sales
periods of the year.
"I'd urge an element of caution over national media
generalisations and 'scare stories' about the current state of the
housing market. Shropshire property prices continue to remain
strong compared to the UK average, and parts of our region are
still amongst the most sought-after areas to live. Many of our
recent buyers are from London and the Home Counties, and haven't
let the market uncertainty put them off from seeking a better
quality of life here."
Michael concluded: "Looking forward to 2011, it will certainly
be another challenging year, with government cuts and increases in
VAT on the agenda. But if sellers are realistic with their prices
and properties are actively marketed by estate agents and lettings
agents, Shropshire will continue to be a prime location, and we
predict house prices will continue to recover at a speed above the
national rate of inflation."
Formed in 1831, Nock Deighton is one of the Midlands' most
well-established and respected firms of estate agents, lettings
agents, chartered surveyors and auctioneers. The company stands at
the forefront of the modern property sector by embracing
up-to-the-minute technology and industry best practice, and has a
firm focus on achieving the very best results through a full range
of specialist property-related services and dedicated
staff.