Property Expert Wimborne

Property Expert Wimborne Hi, I’m Julian Hewlett, your local property expert with years of industry experience.

Here, I share insights on property sales, market trends, and industry updates to help buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions.

Thinking of selling your property?We have buyers waiting, choose the right agent.Find out how much your property is wort...
25/11/2025

Thinking of selling your property?

We have buyers waiting, choose the right agent.

Find out how much your property is worth and how we can get you the best possible price.

When you look at the UK property market over the last 10 years, the picture is far from uniform. Northern Ireland has se...
03/10/2025

When you look at the UK property market over the last 10 years, the picture is far from uniform. Northern Ireland has seen house prices climb by an eye-watering 68%, while London has managed just 19% in the same period.

· Northern Ireland: 68%
· North West: 53%
· West Midlands: 50%
· East Midlands: 49%
· Yorkshire & Humber: 47%
· Wales: 45%
· South West: 39%
· East Anglia: 37%
· North East: 36%
· Scotland: 35%
· South East: 31%
· London: 19%

This sort of map comparison is really useful because it shows how different areas have moved at very different speeds. It reminds us that property is always local. National headlines often talk about one big UK figure, but the reality is that your experience in Wimborne will be quite different from someone selling in Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester or London.

What stands out to you when you look at these figures?

UK Property Market for Week 38 2025The housing market is still moving, and the latest numbers prove it. In Week 38, a to...
03/10/2025

UK Property Market for Week 38 2025

The housing market is still moving, and the latest numbers prove it. In Week 38, a total of 25,026 homes sold STC across the UK. That’s similar to the week before and close to the 2025 weekly average of 26.1k.

New stock keeps flowing too, with 35,265 new listings hitting the market, pushing year-to-date number of new homes coming to the market 2.6% above 2024 and over 10.5% stronger than the 2017–19 norm.

Buyers are still active, but the challenge is competition. In August, 14.5% of homes on agents’ books went under offer, just shy of July’s 15.4%. The big picture? Roughly 55.5% of homes that left the market in August actually sold (ie moved). The other 44.5% were withdrawn unsold.

Prices remain resilient, with £338.78 per square foot agreed in August, 1.41% higher than last year and 14.2% above 2020 levels.

It’s not about waiting for the “perfect” time. It’s about knowing the numbers, setting the right strategy, and making decisions with confidence.
If you would like to chat about our local property market, feel free to send a message.

When it comes to understanding the housing market in Wimborne, it is not just about prices, supply, and demand. The demo...
01/10/2025

When it comes to understanding the housing market in Wimborne, it is not just about prices, supply, and demand. The demographic make up of different neighbourhoods plays a huge role in shaping how the property market works. One of the most telling insights is the proportion of retired households across the town.

The map above highlights where retired households are concentrated. The darker shades show areas with a higher percentage of retired households, while the lighter shades represent parts of Wimborne where retirees make up a much smaller proportion of the population. This variation matters because it offers clues about who is most likely to buy or rent homes in different parts of town.

For estate agents, landlords, and even homeowners thinking about their next move, knowing where more mature households tend to live can help shape decisions. Retired homeowners often have different housing needs compared to younger families or professionals, whether that is downsizing, moving closer to amenities, or seeking low-maintenance homes.

Equally, investors may see opportunities in areas with fewer retired households, where there could be stronger rental demand from younger tenants.
By examining this data, we can start to see patterns that influence the balance of supply and demand in the Wimborne housing market. It is another reminder that property is about people just as much as bricks and mortar, and the way different age groups are distributed tells us a lot about the future direction of our local property market.

Looking at the map, is there anything that jumps out at you as different or surprising?

In the last three years, the number of homes for sale in Wimborne has risen by 166%. Interesting when compared to the na...
24/09/2025

In the last three years, the number of homes for sale in Wimborne has risen by 166%. Interesting when compared to the national stats, where the stock of homes available has climbed from 478,055 to 736,333, an increase of around 54%.

On the surface, this surge nationally may look alarming. More homes on the market might feel like there is less chance of standing out as a seller. However, context is everything. If we look back to 2008, during the financial crisis, there were around 1.3 million homes for sale across the UK. Compared to that, today’s market is still tighter.

What does this mean for Wimborne homeowners? Quite simply, choice has returned to the market. Buyers no longer feel the same urgency they did during the post pandemic boom, because there are more homes competing for their attention. As a result, realistically priced homes are the ones that sell.

At a national level, only just over one in two homes that come to the market will find a buyer. That makes it vital to price your home smartly from day one. In this market, unrealistic asking prices quickly get left behind, while competitively priced homes attract offers and sell faster.

For anyone considering selling in Wimborne, the message is clear: the market is still active, but pricing strategy is more important than ever.

For generations, owning a home has been part of the national dream. It represents more than bricks and mortar, it is sec...
24/09/2025

For generations, owning a home has been part of the national dream. It represents more than bricks and mortar, it is security, stability, and a sense of achievement. The most recent Census results underline just how strong that desire remains across the UK.

In Scotland, 63.2% of households own their homes, while Northern Ireland sits slightly higher at 65.2%. Wales leads the way with 66.1%, and in England, the South West tops the chart at 65.9%. Even in London, where affordability is at its toughest, almost half of households (45.2%) still manage to get a foot on the ladder.

When you add it all up, that means millions of families across the country still see ownership as the foundation of their lives. From the 1.9 million owned households in the North West to the 2.5 million in the South East, the figures show how deeply embedded the aspiration is.

Of course, buying a home today can be daunting. Prices, mortgages, and moving costs are challenges, but the goal is the same as it has always been. If you are thinking about making that step yourself, the first conversation is often the most important one.

We all know rents have risen since 2016. But once you adjust for inflation, the picture looks very different. Nominal gr...
18/09/2025

We all know rents have risen since 2016.

But once you adjust for inflation, the picture looks very different. Nominal growth tells us what the numbers say on paper. Inflation adjusted growth tells us what it feels like in people’s pockets.

Here’s how it breaks down, region by region:

• Scotland: +54.6% (inflation-adjusted +19.4%)
• South West: +50.6% (inflation-adjusted +15.4%)
• N. Ireland: +45.2% (inflation-adjusted +10%)
• North West: +45.1% (inflation-adjusted +9.9%)
• East Midlands: +42.3% (inflation-adjusted +7.1%)
• Wales: +39.3% (inflation-adjusted +4.1%)
• West Midlands: +34.5% (inflation-adjusted -0.7%)
• Yorks & Humber: +32.5% (inflation-adjusted -2.7%)
• East Anglia: +31.0% (inflation-adjusted -4.2%)
• South East: +25.7% (inflation-adjusted -9.5%)
• London: +24.1% (inflation-adjusted -12.1%)
• North East: +23.6% (inflation-adjusted -11.6%)

The key takeaway is this: headline rental growth does not always mean tenants are worse off or landlords better off. In London, nominal growth of over 20% translates into a fall of more than 12% once inflation is accounted for. Meanwhile in Scotland, rent increases of nearly 55% still stand up as almost 20% higher in inflation-adjusted terms.

So, what does affect rents? In the most part, rents are tied to wages and wage growth.

Tell us in the comments your thoughts on this?

Welcome back to news of Wimborne's property market, where each week I bring you different local property market stats an...
17/09/2025

Welcome back to news of Wimborne's property market, where each week I bring you different local property market stats and trends. This week I am back again with the September’s £/sq.ft statistics.

The average property presently in Wimborne is on the market for £412 per square foot, a figure representing the current heartbeat of Wimborne's property market.
Last month it was £412 per square foot.

That doesn’t mean Wimborne's house prices have changed by that percentage, just the mix of properties for sale, thus changing the £/sq.ft figure. This snapshot is crucial for Wimborne homeowners and landlords; it's not just a number but a story of our community's property market.

Each month, I will revisit that figure and use it to gauge the health of our local property market.

Stay informed, stay ahead, and stay connected with Wimborne's property market beat.

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