Benno at EweMove Estate Agents in Luton East

17/03/2026

Something wonderful about walking around a home and finding your mug shot out of the blue…

12/03/2026

Have your say!

Using AI to virtually stage rooms to show context for renters/buyers…this modest home often attracts small families disappointed after travelling for viewings…so I’ve tried adding some pictures appropriately staged as an office, nursery and of course the originals to try and make it as visual as possible.

What do you think?

£1,400pcm | £323pw

01/03/2026

FEBRUARY’S HOUSE PRICE INDEX
By Hometrack

In a changing market place impacted by so many geopolitical factors this is a great source of intel!

Couple of tips
1. Land Registry is notoriously slow to update so numbers are often relating to listing and listing prices, sold prices are typically c.9 months behind.
2. Be mindful of media hype and for that matter negativity as well
3. If you want to cut through the myths call for a chat my door is open.

Benno @ EweMove

Our UK House Price index is the only UK index which analyses housing market trends at a city level - across 20 cities, regions and nationwide

27/02/2026

So excited about these new Gilets…I know but it’s been so long coming!

24/02/2026

Let's take a look at what's really happening in the rental space right now...

Still plenty of growth, for sure, but when renting, take note of the performance differences based on property size... this could save unnecessary delays and costs.

Rent inflation does seem to be impacting families, slowing tenants' ability to afford the 3-bed space. While it's not dropping (yet), be mindful of overpricing. I'd perceive that 2-bed growth may be because tenants who previously preferred 3-beds are not settling for less.

I guess the advice is know your numbers and be mindful of overly bold media reporting.

Call me anytime for more insights!

Data provided by Dataloft by PriceHubble

24/02/2026

Wow! More follows thanks to Claire, Rachel, Nadine, Natalie & Nicole, you're all wonderful!
🙏

24/02/2026

RESHOOT AFTER REFIT (Larchwood, Bishop Stortford)

Not everyone is selling their rentals... thanks to the power recommendation, we've helped with a minor refit in Bishop Stortford, of all places. So today I'm hands-on, taking fresh new pics...I love this part of the job, its small link back to a creative childhood that was never utilised during my years in the bank!

Larchwood will be coming to market in the next couple of days and get some before & after pics up for you...
..and look out for the virtually staged picture, and let me know your thoughts, don't worry, you know I always add both empty and staged pics just to add context to the space and show the home as it could be for those (like me) who need a little help.

I offer free staging to all Landlords who join this year!

21/02/2026

Quick thanks to Laura, Helen & Soph for your follows 🙏

20/02/2026

Get involved

𝗟𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀’ 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 – 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

🗳️ Decision Day events are taking place on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, giving residents the chance to help decide which projects receive grants from the Luton Citizen’s Fund this year.

🕛 Drop in to your local showcase event between 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 to hear project pitches and vote for the ideas you think will make the biggest difference.

📄 Make sure to attend the event for your residential ward and bring proof of address to vote for the projects in your area:

📍 Central (Beech Hill, Biscot, Dallow & Saints) at Denbigh High School
📍 North (Barnfield, Bramingham, Northwell & Sundon Park) at St Augustine Church
📍 East (Round Green, Stopsley, Wigmore & Vauxhall) at Stopsley Baptist Church
📍 South (Central, High Town, Farley & South) at Central Family Hub
📍 West (Challney, Leagrave, Lewsey & Poets) at Lewsey Community Centre

Find more details in the link in the comments 👇 Luton Social Justice Unit

20/02/2026

**GOOD NEWS**

Predicting buyer sentiment right now can be the difference between success and failure for sellers. Right now, chat with my mortgage partner, John Skip. Last week, he suggested they are busy mainly with new , which would seem to be good news, especially locally...the graphic below and comments below (provided by Dataloft by PriceHubble) reinforce this...

Call me for more local insight!

01582 283 083

Benno
EweMove Sales & Lettings
Luton

In 2025, cash buyers accounted for 28% of the market, while mortgage buyers accounted for the remaining 72%. These proportions are back in line with levels seen in 2021 and 2022, before the significant rise in interest rates.

In 2023, there was a particularly strong presence of cash buyers (not requiring a mortgage): 34% of sales England and Wales were for cash, compared with a 28% average over the previous five years.

This trend began to reverse in 2024, as mortgage interest rates fell and affordability improved. Mortgaged purchases increased as a result, with the share of cash sales slipping to 31%.

The reversal was completed in 2025, as interest rates fell further and affordability continued to improve. Mortgage sales have now returned to the five-year average seen prior to 2023.

This is a signal that the market conditions are back to a more usual status quo. When interest rates were at their highest, the market was unusually reliant on cash buyers. A broader mix of buyers has now returned.

Looking ahead to 2026, further expected falls in interest rates and continued improvements in affordability should help support the modest price growth anticipated this year.

Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, Land Registry HPI