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🏡 Is the UK Property Market Slowing, or Just Getting Back to Normal? 📊In the week ending Sunday 20 September (Week 37), ...
25/09/2026

🏡 Is the UK Property Market Slowing, or Just Getting Back to Normal? 📊

In the week ending Sunday 20 September (Week 37), the UK recorded 17.1k net home sales.

That’s the number of sales agreed after fall-throughs are deducted, making it a useful measure of how much business is actually moving forward. 🔑

It’s slightly below the 10-year Week 37 average of 19.1k, although that average includes the unusually busy years around the pandemic — so it needs a little context.

📈 So far in 2026, net sales year-to-date are:
🔹 Below 2025
🔹 Almost level with 2024
🔹 Ahead of 2023
🔹 Ahead of the average for the years before Covid

So, buyers are buying. Sellers are selling. There is a market to work with in Bicester. 🏡

The bigger question is whether an individual home is positioned to succeed in that market.

Of the homes that left estate agents’ books in August, 11 in 20 exchanged and completed — meaning the homeowner moved. 🚚

The remaining 9 in 20 were withdrawn unsold.

That’s why asking price, presentation and responding to buyer feedback can make such a difference. 🎯

If you’re thinking of moving, or your home is already on the market, give us a call. 📞

We can talk through what buyers are doing in Bicester and where your property fits within the current market — with honest, local advice and no pressure. 💚

🏡 The South East Week 37 Property Market Update 📊Here is our South East Week 37 property market round-up, giving a regio...
25/09/2026

🏡 The South East Week 37 Property Market Update 📊

Here is our South East Week 37 property market round-up, giving a regional snapshot of how the property market performed last week.

The stats cover:

🏠 The number of homes finding buyers
🆕 New properties coming onto the market
💷 Average asking and agreed prices
🎯 The likelihood of a home selling
⏱️ How long it is currently taking to secure a buyer

That comparison matters because the property market is never one single national or regional market. Conditions can vary considerably from one region to another, one town or city to another, and even from one part of a town to another. 📍

This is particularly relevant when it comes to buyer demand, pricing and the speed at which correctly marketed homes are selling.

For Bicester homeowners considering moving, these weekly figures and their trends provide useful regional context for our local market. However, averages only tell part of the story.

The likely outcome for your individual home will still depend on its location, orientation, condition, competition and, most importantly, the pricing and marketing strategy used from day one. 🔑

📈 Want to understand what the wider South East market could mean for your Bicester home?

Follow our weekly blog posts and social media updates for more specific commentary on the Bicester property market. 🏡

24/09/2026

🏡 SHARED OWNERSHIP IN KINGSMERE, BICESTER

Looking for a spacious home in a peaceful part of Kingsmere? 👀

📍 Lingfield Road, Bicester

Here’s what the sellers love about living here:

🌳 Quiet position away from the main road
🌿 Peaceful, beautifully maintained garden
🏃 Large running & walking track nearby
☕ Short walk to Whitelands Café
🛍️ Shops and everyday amenities close by
🚌 Bus stop just a 1-minute walk away
💚 A street the sellers say is well kept and peaceful

And inside…

🛏️ 2 generous double bedrooms
🛋️ Spacious full-width living room
🌿 Private rear garden with patio & decking
🚗 Parking directly outside
🚿 Family bathroom + downstairs WC
📦 Plenty of useful storage
🚪 End-of-terrace position with side access

✨ The best bit?

You can purchase a 48% share for £168,000.

💷 Rent: £413 per month

📍 Kingsmere offers easy access to local amenities, schools, Bicester Village railway station, Bicester town centre and the M40.

Could this be your next home? 🏡

🏡 What Has Happened to House Prices Across Bicester in the Last 10 Years? 📈Talk about the average house price in Biceste...
24/09/2026

🏡 What Has Happened to House Prices Across Bicester in the Last 10 Years? 📈

Talk about the average house price in Bicester and it can sound as though every homeowner has experienced the same market. The reality is very different.

Over the last ten years, different parts of Bicester have seen noticeably different levels of house price growth. Some neighbourhoods have performed considerably more strongly than the wider Bicester average, while others have experienced much more modest increases. 📊

That is important because the Bicester property market isn't one single market. Different streets, developments and neighbourhoods can behave differently depending on the type of homes available, buyer demand, local amenities, schools, transport links and the balance between supply and demand. 📍

The figures shown on the map are averages, not valuations. Two homes a few streets apart can have very different values, and even two apparently similar properties on the same road can achieve different prices because of condition, size, plot, position and presentation. 🏠

So, while these figures give a fascinating picture of how the different parts of Bicester have changed over the last decade, when it comes to your own home, local knowledge and comparable evidence still matter. 🔑

💬 How has your part of Bicester changed over the last 10 years?

🏡 The Dream of Owning a Home Is Still Alive. The Wait Is Getting Longer ⏳Despite everything you might hear about younger...
22/09/2026

🏡 The Dream of Owning a Home Is Still Alive. The Wait Is Getting Longer ⏳

Despite everything you might hear about younger people giving up on homeownership, the ambition remains remarkably strong.

The English Housing Survey reveals that 69% of renters aged 18 to 34 still expect to buy a home eventually. However, for many, it feels like a distant goal rather than an imminent move.

Among those expecting to buy:

⏳ 49% believe it will take five years or more
🏠 34% expect to purchase within two to five years
📅 11% believe they will buy within one to two years
🔑 6% expect to buy within the next year

The dream hasn't disappeared. It is simply being delayed by the challenges of saving a deposit, finding an affordable home and securing a suitable mortgage. 💷

If buying is part of your future, even if it feels several years away, starting the conversation early could help turn that distant ambition into a realistic plan.

📍 Thinking about buying your first Bicester home?

Why not have an informal, no-obligation chat with us? There’s no pressure and no cost — just a conversation about where you are now and what your options might look like. 💬🏡

Your first home might be further away than you'd hoped, but that doesn't mean you can't start planning for it today.

🏡 More Homes for Sale Means Pricing Matters More 📊The number of homes available to buy has grown across almost every UK ...
21/09/2026

🏡 More Homes for Sale Means Pricing Matters More 📊

The number of homes available to buy has grown across almost every UK region since August 2023, with Northern Ireland the notable exception.

For sellers, that means more competition for buyers’ attention.

👀 Simply putting a property on the market and hoping for the best is no longer enough. Your home needs to look like good value from the moment it appears online. 💻

But realistic pricing doesn't mean giving your property away. 💷

Seven out of ten homes that came to the market and sold during the last two years achieved a buyer without needing an asking price reduction. 🎯

The lesson is simple: get the price right from day one.

An ambitious asking price may feel reassuring, but if buyers dismiss the property during those crucial opening weeks, reducing it later might not restore that lost momentum. ⏳

In a market where buyers have more choice, sellers need to hit the ground running. 🚀

📍 Thinking of selling? Understanding your local competition and getting your pricing and marketing strategy right from the start could make all the difference.

🏡 Week 36 of the Bicester Property Market 📊Here is our Bicester Week 36 property market round-up, giving you a snapshot ...
18/09/2026

🏡 Week 36 of the Bicester Property Market 📊

Here is our Bicester Week 36 property market round-up, giving you a snapshot of how our local property market performed last week. 📈

The stats cover:
🏠 The number of homes finding buyers
🆕 New properties coming onto the market
💷 Average asking and agreed prices
🎯 The likelihood of a home selling
⏱️ How long it is currently taking to secure a buyer

That comparison matters because the property market is never one single national or regional market. Conditions can vary considerably from one region to another, one town or city to another, and even from one part of a town to another. 📍

This is particularly relevant when it comes to buyer demand, pricing and the speed at which correctly marketed homes are selling.

For Bicester homeowners considering moving, these weekly figures and their trends provide useful regional context for our local market. 📊 However, averages only tell part of the story.

The likely outcome for your individual home will still depend on its location, orientation, condition, competition and, most importantly, the pricing and marketing strategy used from day one. 🔑

For more specific commentary on Bicester, follow our weekly blog posts and social media updates. 📱

Thinking of moving? 🏡 Let’s talk about what the market could mean for your home.

🏡 What Does Bicester’s Mortgage Map Tell Us About Who Might Move Next? 📍This map shows the percentage of households acro...
17/09/2026

🏡 What Does Bicester’s Mortgage Map Tell Us About Who Might Move Next? 📍

This map shows the percentage of households across Bicester where the homeowner still has a mortgage. It does not include homeowners who own their property outright, so it gives us a very different picture of the local owner-occupied market. 🔑

In broad terms, many of these homeowners will be in their late twenties through to their early fifties. They are often in the busiest moving years of their lives, upsizing, downsizing, changing jobs, growing families or simply looking for something different. Some will be first-time buyers, while others may already have moved several times. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📦

What is particularly interesting is that mortgages do not simply disappear at retirement. Around one in twenty homeowners over retirement age still have a mortgage, adding another layer to the picture. 👵🏡

The really fascinating part is how much the pattern can vary across Bicester. Some neighbourhoods have a much higher concentration of homeowners still paying a mortgage than others. 📊

So, the question is not simply where people own homes in Bicester.

It is this: 🔍 which parts of Bicester could contain the greatest concentration of tomorrow’s home movers?

💬 What does your neighbourhood’s mortgage map tell you? Share your thoughts in the comments.

14/09/2026

🏡 50% Shared Ownership in Kingsmere for £215,000! 🥑

Looking for a modern three-bedroom home with a huge garden, driveway parking and a garage? 👀

This well-presented semi-detached property on Wincanton Road could be the perfect opportunity.

✨ 50% shared ownership share
🛏️ Three bedrooms
🚿 En-suite to bedroom one
🌿 Particularly large rear garden
🚗 Driveway parking
🔧 Garage with power and lighting
☀️ Garden enjoying sunshine from midday through to sunset
📍 Around a two-minute walk from local amenities

Our sellers have loved living here for the last six years, especially the convenience of having M&S Foodhall, Costa, restaurants and a gym practically on the doorstep.

They’ll also miss the lovely neighbours, sunny garden and fantastic dog-walking routes around Kingsmere and towards the neighbouring villages. 🐾

With a spacious living room, full-width kitchen/dining room, double doors opening onto the garden and two double bedrooms, this is a home that offers plenty of flexibility.

💷 £215,000 represents a 50% share.

Further information regarding the remaining share, monthly rent, service charges and eligibility requirements is available upon request.

📲 Click the link to arrange your viewing.

🏡 UK House Prices Are £42,525 Cheaper Than 2007! 😲Woah! Is that a typo?No, it’s not. Let us explain… 👇At first glance, U...
14/09/2026

🏡 UK House Prices Are £42,525 Cheaper Than 2007! 😲

Woah! Is that a typo?

No, it’s not. Let us explain… 👇

At first glance, UK house prices are clearly more expensive than they were before the financial crisis in 2008.

📊 In 2007, the average UK home cost £184,131.

Today, that figure is £278,784.

That’s an increase of £94,653, or 51.4%.

So, why are we saying house prices are actually over £42,000 cheaper?

The answer is inflation. 💷

A pound in 2007 had considerably more purchasing power than a pound does today.

Think about the humble Cadbury’s Freddo. 🍫

Back in 2007, £1 could buy roughly six Freddos.

Today, that same £1 buys closer to two and a half.

It’s still £1, but what that pound can buy has changed.

Once inflation is taken into account, the £184,131 average house price from 2007 is equivalent to approximately £321,309 in today’s money.

Compare that with today’s average price of £278,784, and the difference is:

🏡 £42,525 cheaper in real terms

That’s approximately 13.2% lower once inflation is taken into account.

Both statements are true:

📈 House prices have risen sharply in actual pounds and pence.

📉 But in real, inflation-adjusted terms, they are cheaper than they were in 2007.

Of course, that doesn’t mean buying a home today is easy. Deposits, mortgage repayments and household costs remain significant pressures.

But it does mean the statement that homes are simply “far more expensive than they used to be” needs a little more context.

💡 Headline prices tell one story. Real prices tell another.

Later this week, we’ll be publishing a blog looking specifically at Bicester, examining exactly what has happened to local house prices since 2007 — both in headline, or nominal, terms and in real, inflation-adjusted terms.

Keep an eye out for that one! 👀

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