Agent warning to vendors: ‘Small price cuts won’t cut it’

Despite early optimism, the property market is still a buyer’s market this year.

 

Against the backdrop of house prices increasing by  by 0.6% between June and July, Black Brick Managing Partner and experiences buying agent, Camilla Dell shared her insights to The Estate Agent Today, citing how firms like Savills are beginning to lower expectations for UK house price growth.

Read more of the insights into the current UK housing market here.

Best coastal towns to live in the UK 2025

Popular with avid swimmers, sailors and outdoor adventurists, our many coastal towns are a staple of our culture as an island nation here in the UK.

 

Rupert Stephenson, Regional Director for Devon, Dorset and Somerset at Black Brick buying agents, has lent his expertise to The Times’ latest feature on the best UK coastal towns and regions to find homes in this year.

Popular with avid swimmers, sailors and outdoor adventurists, our many coastal towns are a staple of our culture as an island nation here in the UK.

Written by Tim Palmer, Rupert has shared his experience and expertise on why some coastal hotspots in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are better than others, considering aspects like property prices, living affordability, culture and community.

Read the article here.

 

Prime Central London an ‘anxious market’ due to falling prices

The property market in Prime Central London is becoming increasingly hard to predict, navigate and succeed in.

 

With years of experience in the industry dating back to 2002, our experts at Black Brick have ranked 2025 as the worst year of the past decade for buying and selling property in our capital’s most sought-after locations.

Speaking to Property Wire this week, our Managing Partner Camilla Dell shares exactly why we think this is the case, and how potential government changes in the future may continue to impact the market.

Read the article here.

Predictions for the UK housing market in 2025

A new article in The Times this week has predicted the future of the UK housing market for 2025, and the findings are too remarkable not to share.

 

Reporting on the state of the housing market in London and beyond, writer David Byers drew on the 20 years’ experience of Black Brick Managing Partner Camilla Dell for his research into which most affluent UK property regions would be most affected this coming year.

Read the article here.

Best places to live by the sea in the UK 2024

As people increasingly begin to crave a slower-paced lifestyle away from the concrete jungles of the UK, seaside properties are fast becoming some of our nation’s most desired places to live.

 

Our Regional Director for Cornwall, Anna Sharp has offered her thoughts to The Times this week to share her expertise on which particular seaside towns home hunters should be looking at to buy in 2024.

From the stunning sandy beaches of Cornwall to the wild coasts of Scotland, there are so many great places to live by the sea in our beautiful nation. But when you account for each seaside town’s culture, property pricing and architectural attraction, it’s clear to see which places are ranking the very best.

Read the article here.

Where to buy in London in 2023

From Kensington and Herne Hill to Mayfair, St John’s Wood and Acton, our team at Black Brick knows a thing or two about where to look for the best properties in our capital.

 

Managing Partner Camilla Dell and Property Consultant Tom Kain recently offered their insights to PrimeResi, sharing where buyers should be looking in London this year and taking into account key economic and cultural considerations.

Whether you’re looking for a classically elegant townhouse or an ultra-luxurious penthouse apartment, we can help you find the most exquisite properties in the most exceptional London locations.

Read the article here.

Looking for our 2024 guide? Our updated insights on London’s prime property market can be found here.

First time buyers are snapping up central London flats – at big discounts

The post-lockdown property market is opening up some pretty exciting opportunities for first-time buyers in the UK.

 

A new article in The Standard this week shares the story of James Underdown and Joshua Granath, a British couple who have just bought their first flat in Hackney, London for £495k.

Black Brick buying agent Camilla Dell, who has over 20 years’ experience in the property market, shared her insights to the feature, explaining why current times are revealing some great bargains for buyers who are will to resist the pandemic-born trend of leaving London.

Read the article here.

What should you ask to see on a virtual viewing of a property?

Asking the right questions when you’re viewing a property virtually is crucial.

 

Black Brick Buying Agents Managing Partner, Camilla Dell has shared her advice on virtual property viewing in the latest piece for The Times.

“Don’t be afraid to ask the agent to stop talking and open the windows so you can try and check for street/traffic noise,” she commented. “If it’s a flat, make sure you get to see the common parts, the lift — all vital and will tell you a lot about the quality of the building and how well it’s managed.”

To learn more, read the full article here.

Mum and Dad rent a different class of digs

In some areas of London, it’s been reported that parents are paying almost 100 times more than the average £88 a week for their children’s student accommodation.

 

So why is this case? Is it Brexit? Is it the economy in general? Black Brick’s London Buying Agents have lent their insights to The Times this week in the article on the topic.

Read it here.