Adam Docwra, Estate Agent, The Agency UK -TAUK North Wales

19/06/2026

Menai Bridge, Anglesey

19/06/2026

New price - Offers Over £650,000
Some homes are described as rare & then there are homes like this. It is one thing to live near the sea - it is quite another to have the Menai Strait as your immediate neighbour. Imagine living in a wonderful detached home like this in Menai Bridge.

This isn’t just a view to look at - it’s a landscape to live in. Designed to let that connection feel constant - especially in the large open plan ground floor. Floor to ceiling windows & patio doors act as a frame for the water. The flow of this versatile space with breathtaking views is practical with a spacious kitchen area, space for a couple of living areas & a dining area, a utility room & shower room.
Upstairs continues to feel airy & intuitive. 3 double bedrooms, a family bathroom & enough extra room for a home office/guest sleeping area on the landing. The roof terrace is the real draw on this level - an elevated private space to take in the incredible sea views in the fresh air.

Direct sea access is incredibly rare - steps down from your garden directly onto the beach or into the sea when the tide is up - this really is an exciting opportunity to acquire a beautifully located waterfront residence. It transforms the Menai Strait into your own backyard for sea swimming, paddleboarding, sailing, or simply watching the boats pass by from your private garden & roof terrace.

The location balances seclusion with genuine convenience - easy walking distance of the centre of Menai Bridge for its large range of amenities and a distinct local character. A wide selection of restaurants, cafes, pubs, and boutique shops nearby, alongside some stunning sections of the coastal path for weekend wandering.
Some homes are described as rare & then there are homes like this.

Call 07711704545 or email [email protected]

17/06/2026

UK Property Market Week 22 2026: The Bounce Back Came, But Buyers Still Hold the Cards

Week 22 delivered the expected post Bank Holiday bounce.
25,637 UK homes sold STC this week, up from 22,100 the previous week. That is exactly what you would expect after the late May Bank Holiday dip. Strip out the noise, and the market is still functioning.

Not flying. Not collapsing. Functioning. The Week 22 average over the last 10 years is 23,500 sales agreed, so this week came in comfortably above that. Year to date, sales agreed are still 1.7% ahead of 2024, which matters, because despite all the noise, homes are still selling.

The supply side remains the bigger story. 38,865 new listings came to market this week, up from 31,300 last week, although last week was Bank Holiday affected. That is also well above the 10 year Week 22 average of 30,900 and above the 2025 weekly average of 30,600.

Year to date, listings are now 0.5% higher than 2025, 5.9% above 2024 and 14.5% above the 2017 to 2019 average. That means buyers have choice. Lots of it.

And when buyers have choice, they do not chase. They compare. They hesitate. They negotiate. They swipe left on anything that looks even slightly ambitious. House prices on sales agreed are still up 1.9% year on year, at £349.64 per sq ft, and 13.2% higher than May 2021. So, this is not a crash story. It is a pricing discipline story.

In May, only 14.6% of estate agents’ stock went Sold STC, the same as April, and only 54.5% of homes leaving agents’ books actually exchanged, completed and moved. The other 45.5% were withdrawn unsold.

That is the market in one sentence. Good homes, priced properly are still selling. Over ambitious homes are not struggling because the market is broken. They are struggling because buyers now have enough choice to ignore them.

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

A home that gives you room to breathe.

Set in a popular village location with stunning mountain and countryside views, this spacious four-bedroom detached home offers flexible family living, a large enclosed garden, plenty of parking and endless potential upstairs. From cosy evenings by the inglenook fireplace to summer days in the garden, and mountain walks on your doorstep this is a home designed to be enjoyed.

Coming soon…

Call now 07711704545 or email [email protected] to arrange viewing or for more info

12/06/2026

When UK Homes Sell & Why Overpricing Kills Momentum

This image tells a very simple story.

Of all UK homes that successfully sell, 41.8% find their buyer in the first month.
Then the odds start falling.

19.9% sell in month two.
11.7% sell in month three.
7.8% sell in month four.
5.3% sell in month five.
3.7% sell in month six.

In other words, the first month is not the warmup act. It is the main event.
That is why pricing correctly from day one matters so much.

Many sellers are tempted to “try a higher price and see what happens”. On paper, that sounds sensible. In reality, it can mean wasting the most powerful part of your marketing campaign, when your home is fresh, visible & attracting the attention of the most serious buyers.

The latest TwentyEA data analysed by Denton House Research also shows that 61.7% of all UK homes that actually sold (ie exchanged and completed) in the last five months did not have a price reduction.

That is not a small detail. It strongly suggests that the homes which make it all the way to the homeowner moving are mostly the ones that were priced realistically from the start. Overpricing does not usually create a better result. It often creates silence, then a reduction, then awkward questions from buyers about why the home has been sitting there.

The aim is not to give your home away. The aim is to launch at a price that makes buyers take action. If you have a North wales home and are considering moving, feel free to pick up the phone to the office or drop us a message and we can inform you what’s happening in the North Wales property market and where you stand in that market.

11/06/2026

Nationally fewer UK Home Sales Agreed in 1st week of June, But House Prices Are Still Holding Up

Yes, sales agreed nationally were down in the first week of June 2026 compared with the first week of June 2025. But here is the bit many people will miss.

Firstly the good news in North Wales, specifically LL postcodes, we are slightly up on sales agreed June 26 vs June 25 ( + 2.61 % ) so these regional figures do hide some really interesting local area stats.

The average price achieved per square foot nationally rose from £343.77 in April 2026 to £349.64 in May 2026, meaning house prices increased of 1.7% last month.

So, this is not a collapsing property market. It is a more selective market.

Yes it is harder getting buyers, but the homes that are selling are still achieving strong values. That tells us something important. Buyers have not disappeared. They are simply being more careful about what they buy, what they pay, and whether the price stacks up.

For North Wales sellers, the message is clear. The market is still there, yet it rewards realism, presentation and proper marketing far more than wishful thinking. If you want a straight-talking North Wales based estate agent, that will tell it like it is, then maybe we should chat??

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Not just a cottage... this is a home with soul.
Beautifully restored Grade II listed - blending character with comfort in all the right ways.
Tucked away in Llanfairpwll on Anglesey, it’s the kind of place you feel the moment you step inside.
A special kind of peace that comes with living within thick stone walls - historic solidity meets a renovation designed for modern comfort. The cottage is defined by its textures - exposed wood beams & stone that provide a sense of permanent, grounded comfort.
The ground floor is unified by underfloor heating divided into zones. The kitchen/dining space where life naturally gathers, the warmth of the cosy lounge, a practical utility area, bedroom & bathroom - every space feels considered and easy to live in.
Bedroom 2 is currently used as a dedicated office & music space - BT Full Fibre delivers speeds over 500 Mb/s - a reliable space for those working from home.

The garden is a living extension of the cottage’s quaint charm - a private wildlife haven wrapped in fencing that ensures total seclusion. Sit on the patio with a morning coffee - watch red squirrels & hedgehogs. Thoughtfully planned planting, a small pond, shed, gated access to the parking area.

Our sellers say “ we will miss the neighborhood and the character of the house. We love the wood beams and other features that make this a special place”.

The location makes commuting & living easy:
* A*5 is just down the road
* Ysbyty Gwynedd & Bangor University are 10 minutes away
* A large varied supply of amenities in Llanfairpwll & Menai Bridge close by
* Short stroll to the Menai Strait

Are you working in a busy office & looking for a character home that is worlds away from the office?
Are you working from home & need a quiet inspiring space near the Menai Strait & access to amenities?
Do you picture yourself in a perfect cottage - ready to move into - without a renovation project needed?
* Bwthyn Pen Parc is your solution - a cottage you feel the moment you arrive!

This property is being sold with no chain above so no delays when purchasing!

Call me now on 07711704545 or email [email protected] to arrange viewing