Max 25

10/06/2026

🤔 What does "price per square foot" actually mean?

You'll often hear agents talk about price per square foot, but what does it tell us?

It's simply a way of comparing property values across different homes.

Current averages:
📍 DT1 - £331 per sq ft
📍 DT2 - £349 per sq ft

It's useful data, but it's only one part of the picture.

Condition, location, parking, garden size, views and presentation all play a huge role too.

That's why online estimates can often be wildly inaccurate!

08/06/2026

🏡✨ Is now a good time to move in Dorchester? ✨🏡

It's a question I'm being asked a lot at the moment!

Despite everything going on in the wider economy, the local property market remains surprisingly steady. 😊

📍 Average sale price in DT1: £303,000

📍 Average sale price in DT2: £386,000

💷 Mortgage rates have also settled considerably compared to recent years, which is giving many buyers the confidence to start making plans again.

What I'm seeing day-to-day is that:

✅ Well-presented homes are attracting interest

✅ Realistically priced properties are generating viewings

✅ Buyers are still actively looking for the right home

The market may not be moving at the frantic pace we saw a few years ago, but people are still moving for work, family, schools, retirement and exciting new chapters in life. ❤️

If you're wondering what your home might be worth, or whether now could be the right time for you to move, I'd be happy to have a friendly, no-obligation chat. ☕😊

📞 Feel free to get in touch.

🏡 ❤️ ✨ 📊

07/06/2026

❤️ Running an independent business isn't always easy, but moments like this remind me exactly why I love what I do.

A couple of weeks ago, one of my lovely clients moved into her retirement apartment. I popped in to see her recently and it was wonderful to see how settled she already is.

🏡 Her new home looked cosy and welcoming.

😊 She looked relaxed, happy and completely at ease.

She told me she'd found the move stressful at the time (which is perfectly normal!), but now all of that has melted away.

Even better, other residents have been knocking on her door to introduce themselves and make her feel welcome. ❤️

It's exactly the outcome we all hoped for.

Every key handover represents a new chapter for someone.

👶 A growing family.

✨ A fresh start.

🌿 A retirement dream.

🔑 A first home.

It's easy to get caught up in the paperwork, negotiations and logistics, but at the heart of every move is a person building a new life.

Seeing my client so happy in her new home was a wonderful reminder that, whilst moving can feel daunting, sometimes the best chapters are waiting just around the corner. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who trusts Max 25 with such an important part of their lives.

Have a lovely Sunday.

Claire x

❤️ 🏡 🌿 🔑 ✨

06/06/2026

🏡 "Maybe I need a new estate agent.. have you got space to help us?”

And we’ll always try to help if we feel you will benefit…

And sometimes, changing agent is absolutely the right thing to do.

But sometimes the issue isn't the marketing.

Sometimes it's simply the price.

In today's market, buyers are incredibly informed. They've spent hours scrolling Rightmove, comparing properties and researching sold prices. They know what feels like good value and what doesn't.

A new board outside and a fresh Rightmove listing can create a short burst of attention, but if buyers keep reaching the same conclusion, the outcome may not change.

In my latest blog, I've shared:

📊 The latest Dorchester market figures

🏡 What's happening in DT1 and DT2

💰 Why pricing matters more than ever

💡 How to tell whether your agent is the problem (or whether the market is trying to tell you something)

❤️ And what the most successful sellers are doing differently

As always, if you're wondering what your property is really worth in today's market, feel free to get in touch for an honest chat.

👇 Link to blog

https://max25.co.uk/blog/-dorchester-property-market-update-may-2026/62286

22/05/2026

20/05/2026

✨ This is what it’s really about ✨

I’ve recently been shortlisted for the ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2026…
and it’s entirely based on reviews like this ❤️

These ones really stayed with me

Helping someone through a move isn’t just about selling a house
It’s about guiding people through what can feel like a really stressful time

So when a client says they felt reassured, supported, and looked after…
that means everything

Thank you to every single person who’s taken the time to leave me a review
It genuinely makes a difference

Thank you

Claire x

19/05/2026

🏡 Are house prices really up? Here’s what’s really happening 👀

The latest Rightmove House Price Index has just been released, and while the headlines sound positive… the reality is a little more nuanced

Honestly, it reflects exactly what I’m seeing day-to-day here in Dorchester and Poundbury too

Here’s the simple version 👇

✨ What’s happening right now:
• Asking prices have risen by 1.2% this month
• But buyers are more price sensitive than ever
• There are more homes for sale than we’ve seen since 2015

👉 Which means… strategy matters again

⏱️ One stat that says it all:

• Homes priced correctly = selling in around 36 days
• Homes needing reductions = taking 127 days

That’s a huge difference

💡 What I’m seeing locally:

• Good homes are still selling
• Buyers are more considered (and asking more questions)
• Negotiation is back on the table
• Sales progression matters more than ever

This isn’t a bad market - it’s just a more balanced one

And in many ways, that’s healthier

🤔 So is now a good time to move?
For many people… yes

The people having the smoothest moves right now aren’t trying to “time the market”
They’re making decisions based on what’s right for their life

☕ I’ve written a full blog breaking this down (in plain English!)

👉 https://max25.co.uk/blog/the-truth-behind-rightmoves-latest-house-price-report/61920

💬 If you’re thinking of moving and want a realistic, no-pressure chat about your situation, just drop me a message

Claire x

18/05/2026

Lift and Shift are dealing with my own property move hopefully soon 🤞 they’ve been highly recommended

18/05/2026

⭐ Powered by You and Shortlisted Together ⭐

✨ I'm very pleased to share Max 25 has been shortlisted for the ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2026 ✨

But the truth is… this isn’t really my achievement

It’s yours ❤️

These awards are based entirely on feedback from real clients, at the end of their move -
which means every review, every kind word, every bit of support has led to this

Running a small, independent agency, I don’t take on huge numbers of properties
I focus on doing a really good job for the people who trust me

So to be recognised in this way… it genuinely means everything

Thank you for backing me, supporting me, and trusting me with such big moments in your lives

Claire x