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The Property Market is Holding Up, says Forbes. Here in Tameside, we can feel it.Against a backdrop of global uncertaint...
23/04/2026

The Property Market is Holding Up, says Forbes. Here in Tameside, we can feel it.
Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and rising mortgage rates, the UK property market seems to be holding its nerve – and two reports published by Forbes this month explain why.
Here’s what the latest national data means for buyers and sellers in Denton and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.

The headlines have been hard to ignore. War in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, climbing mortgage rates, a cost of living that continues to bear down on household budgets… It’s an unsettling backdrop for anyone weighing up one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.
And yet the evidence on the ground tells a different story.
Our own activity and the conversations we have with buyers and sellers consistently point to a market that is moving, despite the background noise. But it isn’t just a local phenomenon – and two articles in Forbes this April confirm it.

What the national picture shows
The most recent Forbes report, published 20 April and drawing on Rightmove data, shows average asking prices rose 0.8% in April – £2,929 per property – bringing the national average to £373,971. That falls short of the long-term April norm of 1.2%, but it is still upward movement in a month when many analysts feared prices might fall.
Asking prices are not the same as sale prices, but they reflect confidence, and confidence, for now, remains intact. Since the start of the Iran conflict, the average two-year fixed rate has risen from 4.25% to 5.42%, adding around £235 to typical monthly mortgage costs. Supply is at its highest for this time of year in over a decade. And yet agreed sales are only 3% below last year, according to Rightmove – a remarkably narrow gap given the economic headwinds we’ve been up against. Furthermore, Dataloft figures show transaction volumes in January 2026 were just 1% down on the same month in 2025, suggesting that the gap may be closing.
Rightmove’s Colleen Babcock summed it up: home-movers are showing their usual resilience, with housing needs continuing to take priority even in uncertain times.
Several factors underpin this. Average earnings are up 3.9% year on year, outpacing asking price growth, which remains 0.9% lower than a year ago despite the recent uptick. It means that purchasing power has actually improved. Mortgage lending rule changes also mean many buyers can now borrow more than before.
There are signs of the mortgage market stabilising too. Last week, HSBC, Halifax, Santander and TSB all cut rates – the first reductions since the conflict began – and in the last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged central banks, including the Bank of England, not to raise rates further – a view that Governor Andrew Bailey appeared to endorse in a recent BBC interview.

The Halifax report: cautious, but not alarming
An earlier Forbes article, from 8 April, drew on Halifax data and painted a slightly more sobering picture, but one broadly consistent in terms of the message. Halifax recorded a 0.5% fall in house prices in March, with the national average dipping to £299,677 and annual growth slowing to 0.8%.
Amanda Bryden, Halifax’s head of mortgages, acknowledged that rising inflation expectations and higher rates had dampened earlier momentum. But again, she was measured rather than alarming: these rate rises were far less severe than in the weeks and months following the 2022 mini-Budget, and many households remain insulated, having locked into fixed deals. Her conclusion seemed to speak to a cautious confidence.
That assessment was borne out over the following days, after a ceasefire between the US and Iran prompted a sharp market rally and a fall in wholesale energy prices. Analysts remain watchful, but the initial reaction was unambiguously positive – which serves as a reminder that the economic picture can shift quickly, even when things turn down.
One practical note for anyone choosing between mortgage products: the sharp rise in five-year fixed rates – up more than 80 basis points in just a few weeks – has driven many borrowers toward two-year fixes, indicating an expectation that rates will ease before those terms expire. This is a decision that deserves careful thought. If you need an introduction to an independent mortgage broker we know and trust, please get in touch.

How is the Property Market in Denton in 2026
Here in Denton, the property market has been challenging. Compared to March and April 2025, viewing numbers are down by nearly 40%, closely mirroring a similar drop in new listings and sales agreed.
In real numbers, new listing numbers for our Denton branch are at 18 over March and April, compared to 32 during the same period last year, and in a similar vein, we have agreed 17 sales in March and April, compared to the 26 sales we agreed over those two months last year.
So, without a doubt, we have felt some hesitation from local people, especially during those early weeks of the Iran conflict, which put the brakes on many people’s eagerness to move home amidst market uncertainty. That said, looking at the numbers, our conversion rate is far stronger – 18 new listings, but 17 sales, compared to 32 listings and 26 sales last year.
It signifies that, though the overall number of movers trying has been lower, those that are in the market for a move are behaving much more seriously – 17 sales to 18 new instructions, that’s a 94% conversion rate, far higher than industry norms.
Challenging as it has been, the market has therefore not dried up by any means, and as we come towards the end of April it is a challenge we are meeting, in line with the emerging national picture.
New buyer registrations are now increasing at pace, as we would expect heading into the spring market. As things stand, with the number of viewings we have booked in for the final week of the month, here at Your Move in Denton we expect to finish on 22 sales agreed in March and April combined, compared to the 26 agreed last year during the same period, with market appraisal visits and new listings also starting to pick up.
In fact, new listing numbers across the area are also increasing at last, with over 160 properties now for sale in Denton alone, and 1,000 in the wider Tameside area.
These are positive numbers, but the ‘active sale’ number is perhaps even more significant; over 1,200 properties currently under offer and proceeding through the legal process towards a move – meaning 55% of active movers are currently on course to make it happen.
When it comes to ‘new’ on market activity, this is also really positive. Around 500 of those 1,000 properties currently for sale have listed in the past month. That is well inside the current average ‘time to sell’, which has been recorded at 66 days in March (the most recent marker available).
The Tameside market, Denton included, is active. If you were concerned that the market has dipped here, locally, that view is not unfounded – the warning signs were there through March and even earlier this month. But as we have come out of the Easter break and settled into the flow of the spring market, there is little sign of it now.

A measured outlook
Nobody should pretend the current environment is straightforward. Mortgage rates are still higher than they were at the start of the conflict in Iran, and cost of living remains a real issue for many families. Global events will continue to cast a long shadow. Anyone thinking of buying or selling deserves honest advice, not false reassurance.
Nevertheless, as we can see in both Forbes articles as well as our own experience and analysis of the market here in Denton – drawing on data from Rightmove, Halifax, Dataloft, the IMF and the ONS – the housing market is proving more robust and resolute than the headlines suggest. The reality is that people still need to move home; life events do not pause for geopolitical uncertainty.
For those in a position to act, the combination of more flexible lending rules, wages outpacing asking prices, and an improving mortgage landscape makes the picture more positive than the most anxious commentary implies.
Forbes, Rightmove, Halifax and others, all point to a property market that is resilient. Here in Denton, it feels more than that – it feels keen to get back on track.
If you’re thinking of making a move in Denton this year, book a chat with us to discuss what’s happening on the ground and the best strategy to get you moved in Tameside.

Sources: Forbes, 20 April 2026 (Rightmove data); Forbes, 8 April 2026 (Halifax data); Dataloft Market Report April 2026; International Monetary Fund Regional Report April 2026

The Mortgage Market Has Hit a New Record – But Not a Good One…TL;DR: Mortgage product availability has hit a two‑year lo...
17/04/2026

The Mortgage Market Has Hit a New Record – But Not a Good One…

TL;DR: Mortgage product availability has hit a two‑year low, fixed rates are rising at their fastest pace in years, and the average deal is now being pulled off the shelf in just eight days. But before you panic, here is what the data really tells us – and why, if you’re looking to move home in Tameside, there are still reasons for calm pragmatism and cautious optimism.
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A Record Nobody Needed to See Broken
The Moneyfacts Compare Treasury Report was released this week, and shows a new record has been hit in the mortgage market. The trouble is, it is not one lenders, buyers, or homeowners will be particularly thrilled about.
But first, some context. Cast your minds back to the autumn of 2022.
The Truss–Kwarteng mini‑budget had just sent shockwaves through financial markets. Mortgage products were pulled almost overnight as swap rates spiked, leaving buyers and homeowners facing a rapidly shifting lending landscape.
At the time, the average mortgage ‘shelf life’ – the number of days a lender keeps a mortgage deal available before withdrawing or repricing it – slipped to 15 days. By summer 2023, as inflation surged, this dropped further, to just 12 days.
It was a crisis-driven anomaly. As the market gradually stabilised over the following two to three years, product availability improved and those ‘shelf lives’ lengthened.
But in March 2026, a new record was set.
According to the Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report, the average shelf life of a mortgage product has now fallen to just eight days, beating that 12-day record set in 2023 – and in fact, the shortest since records began in November 2011.
In practical terms, it means lenders are repricing their entire product range almost weekly. When markets are stable, lenders leave products available for longer. When uncertainty increases, particularly around inflation and interest rates, lenders move more quickly to manage risk.
An eight‑day shelf life is not a sign of panic, exactly. If anything, it might be a sign of confusion. But overall, the signal it sends is that lenders are cautious.
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How We Got Here
Not long ago, the outlook for the property market – including the property market in Denton – was looking considerably encouraging.
The Bank of England had begun cutting interest rates from their peak of 5.25% in August 2024. Six cuts followed over the following year and a half, with the most recent in December 2025 bringing the base rate to 3.75%.
Inflation had retreated from its 2023 highs. Mortgage availability was improving. Swap rates were encouraging lenders to compete again, and product choice climbed to above 6,000 in number.
Buyers who had waited on the sidelines began returning to the market. Positive voting patterns from the Monetary Policy Committee in February and March led many economists to predict a further base rate cut to come, perhaps as soon as April’s meeting.
In short, confidence was returning and it was building.
Here in Denton, after a slower end to 2025, with average ‘time‑on‑market’ stretching to several weeks as buyers hesitated, activity improved noticeably in the first quarter of 2026.
The average property value also rose 1.8% over the 12 months to January, according to ONS figures. It is now £210,000, with first time buyers here paying an average of £193,000, 2% higher than 12 months prior. And mortgaged buyers paid more than both - £212,000, 1.9% up over 12 months.

As we pushed further into 2026, we saw new listing numbers climb, with new buyer registrations following suit. Rightmove currently shows 812 properties for sale in the Tameside area – and 118 of those here in Denton.
All the signs pointed to a market that was stable, busy and improving.
But then the geopolitical landscape shifted.
The sudden conflict in Iran, now lasting over six weeks, has fuelled uncertainty across global markets, especially fuel and energy markets, and with it inflation forecasts began to climb.
As a result, central banks including the Bank of England will have had to reassess how quickly they can continue cutting interest rates.
Many economists now predict the Bank of England base rate could stall for the remainder of the year, with some predicting it could even rise again – although Governor Andrew Bailey has played down that possibility in interviews with the BBC.
Nevertheless, it is a change in sentiment that has also been reflected in the mortgage market.
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The Data Behind the Headlines
Data from Moneyfacts tells us a story.
Mortgage product choice fell by 1,283 deals in March alone, dropping below 7,000 for the first time since November 2025. The total now sits at 6,201 products, the lowest level in two years.
This is not just lenders repricing; it is lenders reducing choice while they wait for clarity.
Fixed rates have also moved quickly:
• The average two‑year fixed rate rose by 1.00%, the largest monthly increase since November 2022
• The average five‑year fixed rate rose by 0.79%, the biggest increase since July 2023

These are meaningful movements, and they inevitably influence buyer confidence.
When mortgages become more expensive, some buyers pause. When buyers pause, sellers feel it, spending longer on the market and experiencing more cautious negotiations.
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Reasons for Calm, Not Panic
Despite challenges, there are still plenty of reasons to retain a level-headed optimism about the property market.
Even after recent rises, fixed rates remain significantly cheaper than the alternative. The average Standard Variable Rate (SVR) currently sits at 7.13%. It is also positive that this remains unchanged month‑on‑month, and more positive still, it is down from 7.60% a year ago. At its peak in late 2023, the average SVR had reached 8.19%.
In other words, buyers still have a strong financial incentive to secure a fixed rate, and are not as hard hit by mortgages as was the case as recently as 2023/2024.
Ultimately, lenders still need to lend. The mortgage market is commercial. Even in less certain periods, banks and building societies will still actively compete for business, finding ways to offer the best deals they can.
Yes, product numbers have fallen, but more than 6,200 deals still represent a substantial range of options for buyers.
For the 812 homeowners currently looking to sell their Tameside property, this matters – because buyers do remain active. The fundamental drivers of the Denton property market remain intact.
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Not Alarmist – But Prepared
Your Move Mary Ashton has served local Denton community for decades, and I joined this family business myself in 2007. We have seen various market cycles and some very tough marketplaces, from the 2008 housing crash, to recession, to Covid lockdown – and everything in between.
This experience matters. It means we genuinely know how to navigate this sort of period for our buyers and sellers with confidence.
In a market where mortgage products are remaining on the shelf for just eight days, being organised becomes increasingly important. A mortgage deal available today may not be around next week. That is not a reason to rush a decision to offer on a property, but it is a good reason to be prepared.
If you are buying, or if you are a seller wanting to protect your sale, getting your mortgage paperwork ready early can make a significant difference.
Typically, a broker will ask for:
• Proof of identity (passport or driving licence)
• Proof of address (recent utility bill or bank statement)
• Last three months’ payslips (or two years’ accounts if self‑employed)
• Last three months’ bank statements
• Most recent P60
• Details of debts or financial commitments
• Proof of deposit and its source

Having this ready and to hand before you find a property will save valuable time.
If your chosen mortgage broker cannot see you promptly, given the shape of the market and the way deals are being withdrawn and rewritten, it may be worth exploring alternatives. In a fast‑moving mortgage market like this one, waiting a week or two for an appointment could well mean losing a rate.
We work closely with a trusted mortgage service and would be happy to make an introduction if you are stuck for a recommendation. Getting the right advice quickly is no longer merely helpful; it truly can make a meaningful difference.
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A Market Still Moving Forward
Mortgage markets are shifting, but despite that, the housing market in Denton remains steady, and those numbers, both from the first three months of the year as well as the wider 12-month comparisons we can make, still look positive.
Buyers still want to move home. Lenders still want to lend. And locally, the Denton property market continues to see new listings for those on the hunt.
This is not a market for complacency, but nor is it one for alarm.
It is a market that rewards preparation, pragmatism, and those who act on the best advice.
And those are things which, regardless of market conditions, have always helped people move successfully.
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Data source: Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report, Moneyfacts Compare, Office for National Statistics, Rightmove
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified, regulated mortgage adviser.

Easter weekend has been and gone… but what a lovely one it was. Storm Dave tried his best to unsettle us – with gusts of...
09/04/2026

Easter weekend has been and gone… but what a lovely one it was. Storm Dave tried his best to unsettle us – with gusts of 93 miles per hour hitting us here in Greater Manchester… but eventually even the sun came out to pick up our spirits.

It’s hard to put your finger on it, but this Easter it just felt like there was that sense of people finally letting go of a bit of tension, don’t you think? Perhaps it was simply that, for a few days, life just settled into a slightly slower pace, the streets became a little quieter somehow, and, I think – for a change – it just seemed perfectly acceptable to stop for a moment.

For those of us who live and work in this community here in Denton, that kind of collective solace experienced this long weekend felt like something to truly appreciate.

Closed, But Never Shut Off
We closed the office over the Easter weekend to make sure our team had the proper break they deserved. But closing the office is not the same as shutting off entirely. In this business, that is almost impossible. We have clients to look after, and we would never leave them without cover.

And so, although the doors might have been shut, there was always someone on hand – albeit remotely for only a few days – so that phones could be answered, email enquiries responded to, and anyone who needed us could reach us.

A house move is one of the biggest things a person can go through. If something urgent needs to be dealt with, it is our job to do so and keep things moving for all concerned.

And we are letting agents as well as sales agents, with property management included… if a tenant springs a leak on Easter Sunday, no religious holiday makes water any less wet. We always have that sort of cover on standby just to deal with any emergencies that crop up.

That said, with systems and processes in place and a business backed by the best of modern technology, we made sure everything was in good order for our clients going into the weekend, which meant that, by and large, the team could switch off, relax, and recharge. A rested team does better work, and with spring traditionally being the busiest period of the year for property, we know we’re all going to need that energy.

An Easter Egg Hunt and Plenty of Chocolate
For me, the weekend was exactly what Easter should be about: time with the family. And yes, we went on an Easter egg hunt with the kids. As any parent will tell you, that is one of those simple pleasures that never gets old!

It was the kind of weekend that reminds you what you’re working for. It was a bit of time away from the desk, which I was able to spend in the company of the people who matter most. That’s ultimately what we do it for. It is a family-run firm, and family is at its heart.

And then, you come back to the office on Tuesday feeling genuinely refreshed and ready to get on with it as we roll straight into the busy spring period.

Denton at Easter
It wasn’t just families at home making the most of the long weekend. Denton had something genuinely exciting to celebrate this Easter – and it’s been a long time coming!

Hatters, a brand new food hall at Civic Square on Market Street, finally opened its doors on Good Friday. Eighteen months in the making, it brings four separate kitchens and two bars to the heart of Denton town centre, with food businesses including Ornella’s Kitchen from nearby Manchester Road, and the much-loved Waffle Kart – much loved by locals from recent Christmas Markets – already trading inside. Alongside that, Tapas and Paella with an Argentinian twist from Casa Dario, and burgers, salads, and steaks cooked over the charcoal grill from Curio.

Live music will be played throughout the week, and the founder of Hatters, Josh Berry, has tantalised us with news of more to come here, including a rooftop bar.

It is exactly the kind of independent, community-rooted development that our town centre needs, part of the wider £17 million ‘Destination Denton’ regeneration project that aims to bring more people into town here.

Development and regeneration aren’t always everyone’s cup of tea, and not everyone will be a fan – but by and large it is wonderful to see the intent, if nothing else, to lift the area, providing a modern, trendy space for young people and families alike – something that goes toe to toe with some of the best destination venues Manchester itself has to offer.

And the timing, opening on one of the busiest weekends of the year, was a statement of confidence in Denton.

Why ‘Hatters’? It’s a nod to our local 19th-century heritage of hat-making, right here on Tameside. We once had scores of factories, workshops and auxiliary businesses operating a booming hat-making industry during the 1800s. That little nod to that particular lost history is a lovely touch, I think.

If you haven’t been in yet, why not take a visit?

For those still keen to engage in fun and games – not least, those Tameside families with children off school for the Easter break – the Tameside Spring Family Festival runs from 8th to 11th April, with four days of free family activities spread across Ashton and Stalybridge. We’re talking vintage fairground rides, live performances, arts and crafts, and more.

A great way to stretch the Easter holidays out a little further if you’re looking for things to do with the kids.

This is what we genuinely value about living and working in this part of Greater Manchester. There is always something going on – and our community knows how to make the most of it.

Looking Ahead: The Denton Property Market This Spring
The property market here on Tameside has felt a little more positive of late. Definitely signs of a market that is moving, despite the economic headwinds, I think it is safe to say we can all recognise.

Local property prices have exceeded £215,000 on average according to Rightmove figures, up from around £206,000 just over a year earlier. That’s just over a 4% rise in property values over the year – slightly ahead of the national picture. And that comes after a 7% increase in prices compared to the year before, based on figures from the Office for National Statistics – ever so slightly ahead of the 6.8% increase seen in the North West of England in general.

It is all a positive sign for Denton and the wider Tameside area, which often feels like it drops a little under the radar of most, when there aren’t by-elections going on at any rate.

What we can say with confidence is that spring is consistently the most active period of the year for property, and despite the noise about prevailing economic conditions caused by conflict driving energy and fuel prices, which drives up inflation and makes another base rate cut less likely, all the early signs, oddly enough, suggest 2026 will see a similar boost to the housing market this spring.

If you’ve been thinking about making a move, whether buying, selling, or letting out your home, this may be a very sensible time to start that conversation.

Ready When You Are
We hope you had a brilliant Easter weekend – whether that meant an egg hunt in the garden, a first visit to Hatters, a day out somewhere across the wider region or even beyond, or you enjoyed a well-earned rest on the sofa.

Whatever it looked like, we hope it gave you the recharge that this time of year invites.

If spring has got you thinking about a move, we’d love to hear from you. We are local and family-operated, so not only do we know this area, we know this market, and we’re here to help make your next chapter as straightforward as possible.

Give us a call or pop in and see us, here at Your Move Mary Ashton in Denton.

And if it’s not too late to say it: Happy Easter.

Is Housing Really Becoming More Affordable? There’s More to the Story for Tameside Homeowners You may have seen the head...
08/04/2026

Is Housing Really Becoming More Affordable? There’s More to the Story for Tameside Homeowners

You may have seen the headlines recently: housing is now at its most affordable since 2015.
That was the conclusion drawn from the Office for National Statistics’ latest Housing Affordability report, released at the end of March. On the surface, it sounds like genuinely good news – particularly after several years in which homeownership has felt increasingly out of reach for many.
But, as is often the case with property data, the headline only tells part of the story – and the devil really is in the detail.
The ONS measures affordability by comparing median house prices with median earnings. By late 2025, the average home in England was priced in at £300,000, while median full-time earnings stood at £39,300. That produces an affordability ratio of 7.6, which was a drop down from 7.8 the year before – and crucially, the lowest level since 2015.
So, what’s changed?
Interestingly, this improvement hasn’t been driven by falling house prices. Instead, it reflects rising wages. Since 2021, earnings have increased by around 25%, while property prices have risen more modestly, around 5%. In simple terms, incomes have started to catch up with house values, bringing the affordability ratio down.
On one hand, this represents genuine progress. The extreme affordability pressures seen in 2021 have eased, and fewer areas now sit in the most unaffordable tiers.
However, this is where the nuance begins to show.
The ONS ratio compares house prices to gross earnings – but it doesn’t truly account for the actual real-terms cost to people of buying and owning a home. In recent years, that ‘true cost’ has been more heavily impacted by mortgage rates and rising inflation.
In 2021, the average two-year fixed mortgage rate sat at around 2.5%. Today, buyers are typically looking closer to 4.5% or higher. On a £300,000 property with a 10% deposit, that difference can mean monthly payments increasing from around £1,100 to £1,500.
So, while the affordability ratio has improved, the monthly cost of owning a home has increased significantly.
At the same time, inflation has pushed up everyday expenses, from energy bills to groceries, insurance and childcare. Increased earnings is welcome, but for many households, wage growth has been absorbed by these rising costs, meaning real disposable income has not improved as much as the headline figures might suggest.
So how does this translate locally?
Here in Tameside, the affordability ratio is more stretched than the national average. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Local Authority data shows that median income for full time employees is £27,706, while the average property value stands at approximately £210,000 according to the Office for National Statistics. That produces an affordability ratio of just over 7.6 times income.
Talk about being a bellwether! That is precisely the national average reported by the ONS.
Nevertheless, while affordability has improved on that blunt measure, local buyers are likely to feel mortgage rate changes more keenly as the general cost of living impacts people locally more so than other areas, when we consider that those gross annual earnings of £27,706 fall below that national average of £39,300 as reported by the ONS.
Local property values might be more affordable than in other parts, but the cost of fuel, food, clothing and general daily staples doesn’t reduce accordingly, and it is this which has eaten further into local disposable incomes.
What does this mean for the local property market exactly? It means that local buyers have a bit more to consider when deciding how much to budget each month for things like mortgages, deposit savings, and other expenses.
This doesn’t mean the market is weakening at this stage. In fact, activity levels have held up well. Transaction figures have risen in early 2026, more properties are coming to market, and buyer demand remains steady. The market is functioning – but it is true that buyers in the market right now are also becoming more selective.
This is particularly important for sellers to take on board – and especially when setting asking prices. With local affordability still stretched in real terms, properties priced over-ambitiously are more likely to stagnate. Buyers remain active, right now, and we have plenty on our books eager to come out and view; but they are cautious and are price-conscious.
The encouraging news is that well-priced homes are still achieving strong results, often within reasonable timeframes – with time on market dropping in the first three months of 2026, after lengthening through the second half of the year in 2025.
The local market remains fundamentally strong, but when it comes to getting your home sold, strategy matters more than ever.
If you’re considering moving in 2026, understanding these nuances is key. The headlines suggest improving affordability, but the reality is more complex. That doesn’t mean we should be defeatist – but recognising it allows us to create the right strategy for our clients selling their homes. Navigating this complexity in the market is where local expertise becomes invaluable.
If you’d like to discuss what these trends mean for your property, we’d be delighted to help. Contact us here at Your Move in Denton, for an honest but pragmatic discussion about getting you moved successfully in 2026.

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