Rightmove’s monthly House Price Index shows that average asking prices of new sellers coming to market have fallen by 1.7% this month, to £360,197. 

After another busy year at Carpenter Surveyors, we were delighted to attend the Grand Showman’s Gala on December 7th 2024 – an exclusive themed spectacular that we’ll never forget!

Carpenter Surveyors are thrilled to support Jack, James, and Zach in their fundraising efforts for a 14-day expedition to Costa Rica.

As we edge towards the end of the year, Carpenter Surveyors have been researching what the property experts predict what might happen to property prices over the coming 12 months.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Autumn Budget: the first Labour Budget in 14 years.

Ongoing cost of living pressures are likely to have contributed to the large amount of coverage and speculation the Budget has received in recent weeks.

Carpenter Surveyors is proud to announce that it will sponsor Leigh and Bransford Badgers for the upcoming season.

The Autumn selling season is an important period for the real estate market. As summer holidays come to a close, many people begin to consider what life in a new home might be like

Carpenter Surveyors join the field for the Paul Tanner Memorial Football Tournament with RICS Matrics.

Over August Bank Holiday weekend, news broke that Jeremy Clarkson’s latest venture, The Farmer’s Dog pub, had opened its doors. And while stories of long queues made up of eager would-be punters hit the headlines, it seems that many others headed to Rightmove instead.

New analysis from the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove reveals that homeowners of five-bedroom properties who own outright could unlock a substantial cash pot by downsizing.

It is common for people to confuse a valuation with a survey. The two are actually very different from one another.

When deciding whether to conduct a survey, here are some key differences to keep in mind.

Do you want to sell quickly? Discover which UK homes are sold the quickest within 30 days of going on the market.

The number of enquiries each rental property is receiving from would-be tenants is now 17 which, whilst down from 26 this time last year, is more than double the 8 at this time in 2019.

Average asking prices have remained stable overall and are still 0.4% higher than a year ago, despite a monthly dip. The average asking price of a home in Great Britain dropped by -£1,617 (-0.4%) to £373,493.

You can renegotiate and avoid unforeseen surprises with house surveys, and recent research by the HomeOwnersAlliance shows they're worth the cost. Here are the survey results.

The purchase of a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life, and you should do some research to make sure you choose a home that is right for you today and tomorrow. To help you choose the perfect house, we outline the key aspects you should consider.

The average price of property coming to the market for sale drops by just £21 this month (0.0%) to £375,110 after reaching a record high in May,

In spite of the election, are most home-movers undeterred? Demand is measured by the number of people sending enquiries about properties for sale on Rightmove, and year-on-year change has been used to remove the usual seasonal peaks and troughs in the market

The allure of Victorian architecture continues to captivate homebuyers, as new data from Rightmove, the UK’s number one property website, unveils that Victorian homes are the most searched for period property style.

Would you rather live in a new-build or an older property that has a lot of history and character? The answer is neither right nor wrong. The most important thing is what you value most. Nevertheless, it's not always easy to make a decision. You can use our guide to compare the advantages of new-build homes and older properties.