Henton Kirkman Residential

31/05/2026

It’s easy to miss the beautiful places that we have around us.

25/05/2026

11/05/2026

Why do some areas of Billericay deliver bigger rental yields than others?

If you are a landlord, investor, or simply curious about Billericay’s property market for landlords, this heat map might be of interest.

The darker shaded areas highlight neighbourhoods where the average gross rental yields are higher. The lighter coloured areas tend to produce lower yields.

In simple terms, higher yielding areas often generate stronger month to month rental income compared to the property’s value.

There’s often an inverse relationship between rental yields and long term capital growth (ie an increase in house values). Traditionally, areas with the very highest yields tend to see slower house price growth over the long term. Whilst areas with lower yields can often produce stronger capital appreciation.

That’s generally because locations with higher owner occupiers often mean better schooling, lifestyle appeal and stronger ‘local affluence’, often resulting in higher property prices, which naturally compresses those yields.

Of course, every landlord’s strategy is different. Some investors prioritise monthly cash flow and stronger yields. Others are more focused on long term capital growth/future equity gains. The smart investors usually try to strike a balance between the two.

What this map really demonstrates is that not all parts of Billericay perform the same, and understanding these micro markets has never been more important for landlords and property investors.

If you would like to discuss which areas of our town currently offer the best balance of yield, tenant demand, and future growth potential, feel free to give us a call for an informal chat.

05/05/2026

Billericay’s Housing Market Latest saw 125 new properties come on the market last month, up from 116 in March. The cheapest, a one bed Retirement flat in Park Lodge, the most expensive… Billericay Police Station!

Sales wise, interestingly it was almost the same as March. 92 of you sold last month, 90 in March.
- Although its well up from last year when only 77 of you sold in April last year – nearly 20% up.

Nationwide, new listings are just over 40k – the usual just under 32k, so nationally its up well over 25%, versus under 8% locally in Billericay. Hence why many of you have commented there not many houses about at the mo.
Although if you’re really open to where you could live, apparently there’s over 700,000 UK properties for sale to choose from!

But the gap between those homeowners who succeed and those who do not, is widening though. Last month 83 of you had to reduce, in March that was only 64. The market will self-correct over optimism – so accurate pricing is still key.

So overall there’s still plenty of sales being done, buyers are active, but they are forensic, they’ll pay the right price, not the hopeful one.

30/04/2026

📍Allens Road, Ramsden Heath - O.I.E.O £545,000

With thoughtful extensions to both the front and rear, plus a great garage conversion, this superb 3/4 Bedroom Semi-Detached village home boasts a gorgeous South Facing landscaped Garden and offers exceptionally flexible family accommodation that truly grows with you.

https://www.hentonkirkman.co.uk. & link in bio.

28/04/2026

Our wonderful Toby ran the London Marathon raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. We couldn’t be a prouder team! ⭐️

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19/04/2026

When will your home sell?

The data is clear. 41.8% of UK homes secure a buyer within the first four weeks of coming onto the market.

That early window in the first month is where the serious buyers are.

These are the homeowners who have opted to be realistically priced from Day One

Yet, if you want to test the market, you can.

But treat it like a test, not a strategy.

One week, maybe ten days, two weeks at the absolute most. Unless your home is a unicorn property, that is sufficient time to ‘test the market’.

The evidence shows that a short, controlled test slightly above the market does not massively damage your chances. But stay there too long, and you very quickly start to lose the very buyers you need.

And here is the bit some sellers don’t realise and agents can often forget to remind you.

Buyers do not know you are “testing”. They just see a home that feels overpriced and move on.

They start to think there is ‘something wrong with it’.

Be honest, I bet you have said the same yourself when scrolling through Rightmove!

Once that moment has gone, it is very hard to get it back.

Because pricing is not about guessing. It is about timing, momentum, and making sure you are in the conversation when the best buyers are ready to act.

03/04/2026

Offers in excess of £1m

Launching next week, this 5 Bed Detached House on the Noak Hill Road has a huge 400ft Long garden which runs down and then turns right, going back another 260 feet behind several neighbouring properties, in the form of light woodland. A great kids playground!!

03/03/2026

Why Billericay’s Higher-Priced Homes Are Facing Tougher Selling Odds in 2026

When most homeowners decide to put their Billericay home on the market, they assume one thing.

The chances their home will sell are very good.

After all, why wouldn’t it? You ask an agent to place your home on the market, the board goes up, pictures of your home appear on the portals and viewings subsequently get booked and offers made.

Except it is not. Looking at every Billericay estate agent…
Over the last two years, the chances of selling your Billericay home and moving have been 53.3%

The remaining 46.7% of homes in both CM11 and CM12 failed to sell, withdrawing from the market unsold.

And those chances vary immensely, property to property.

Whether you end up selling your home or not, practically always comes down to two things.

1. The marketing of your home.
2. The pricing of your home.

If we first focus on your pricing strategy. Every Billericay home is unique. Its layout, type, condition, price band, location, presentation and even timing all go together to make a difference.
Let me share with you what Tim and I found about the Billericay property market and the chances of getting your home sold (and moved), split down by price band and type.

So, we looked at the data for every Billericay property that has left every Billericay estate agent’s book over the last two years. Then calculated how many have successfully sold (and exchanged and completed) versus how many were withdrawn and never sold.
The results are eye opening.

The Billericay Selling Odds by Price Bracket

• Up to £250k: 83 Billericay homes sold & moved, 88 unsold & withdrawn. 48.5% success rate.

• £250k to £500k: 625 Billericay homes sold & moved, 384 unsold & withdrawn. 61.9% success rate.

• £500k to £1m: 545 Billericay homes sold & moved, 570 unsold & withdrawn. 48.9% success rate.

• £1m+: 129 Billericay homes sold & moved, 155 unsold & withdrawn. 45.4% success rate.

The Billericay Selling Odds by Type
• Bungalows: 47.1% success rate.
• Houses: 55.2% success rate.
• Apartments/Flats: 48.8% success rate.
• Others (character property/building plots/mobile homes/retirement homes): 39.7% success rate.

Why Do Higher-Priced Billericay Homes Find It Harder to Sell?

As property values rise, the number of potential buyers naturally reduces. The market becomes thinner at the top end. There are fewer proceedable purchasers, affordability pressures intensify and mortgage lending criteria become more demanding. Even financially comfortable buyers tend to exercise greater caution when borrowing costs are elevated.

Beyond simple affordability, higher value homes are often more complex to price accurately. Comparable evidence is usually more limited, and properties differ more widely in specification, layout and location. This makes precise positioning more difficult and increases the risk of misjudging the market.

There is also a behavioural factor. Some agents understandably value the visibility that prestige homes bring to their portfolio. However, the desire to secure an impressive instruction can sometimes lead to optimistic pricing. At higher price points, even a relatively small degree of overvaluation can significantly reduce early interest. In many cases, overpricing becomes the most significant obstacle to securing a sale.

The Risks Attached to Overpricing
During the unusually buoyant conditions of 2021, many sellers were able to achieve ambitious asking prices. Demand outstripped supply, borrowing was inexpensive and buyers were competing strongly.

Those conditions no longer apply.
In today’s Billericay market, pricing above the level buyers perceive as fair, is one of the most reliable ways to see a property withdraw unsold.

Once initial momentum is lost, subsequent reductions often struggle to recreate urgency. Buyers may question why the home has not already sold, and confidence can quietly diminish. The data suggests that this pattern is particularly evident in certain higher price brackets.

The Role of the Estate Agent

Attracting that buyer requires more than online portal exposure. In current market conditions, three factors are especially important.

First, setting a price that aligns with comparable evidence and buyer expectations from the outset.

Second, carefully qualifying prospective purchasers to ensure they are financially and procedurally ready.

Third, managing negotiations firmly and guiding the transaction all the way through to exchange and completion.

Experienced agents recognise that buyer psychology plays a central role. They balance optimism with realism, maintain communication throughout the process and aim to create competitive tension where possible rather than relying solely on passive interest.

Interpreting the Saleability Statistics on the Billericay Market
A lot of Billericay properties are individual. Location, presentation, condition and timing all influence outcomes. The figures discussed reflect broad trends rather than predictions for any specific home.
Some Billericay properties will outperform the averages. Others may struggle despite strong presentation. The critical point is not simply to be aware of the statistics, but to understand how they relate to your own circumstances and price bracket.

A More Useful Question for Billericay Sellers

Instead of asking, “What price would I like to achieve?”, homeowners might consider a more practical question: “What pricing strategy gives me the strongest chance of completing my move?”

Very few people put their home on the market with the intention of testing it indefinitely. The objective is to exchange contracts, complete and get you moved on to the next stage.

Pricing remains the single most significant variable within a seller’s control. The decision made at launch can either build momentum or quietly restrict it.

It is also important to remember that the financial outcome of moving is determined not solely by the sale price achieved, but by the relationship between that figure and the cost of the onward purchase.

The true cost of moving lies in the gap between the two transactions, not in the headline price alone.

28/02/2026

Scores on the doors with the U.K. property market..