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| Lyme Regis - © Richard Austin |
Reflecting on the subject momentarily and knowing that during the
same period of this horrendous weather our sales figures have held up I
answered yes and no! Let me explain.
Over the last 7 Winters, weather has been sed as an excuse for a
poor market as had many other events such as The World Cup, Greek default
possibly even, too hot weather. However since last April we can chart a
definite change in the market...call it an uplift in confidence, possibly the
introduction of Help to buy. In any case, so far the weather, even at its most
horrible, has not put off buyers seeking to move as our upbeat viewing figures
already suggest for January. It does not stop there. Many more homes have come
to the market with Bradleys. Perhaps homes with leaky. Roofs or walls have
motivated some vendors to sell up!
It is not just the improving market that has put a stop to
weather related inertia, the way buyers start their property search used to
begin with tramping the High Street registering with agents....not now. Buyers
browse the market and happily set up property alerts in the comfort of a warm
home sheltered from the elements whatever they may be doing. A major shift in
buying habits Bradleys have embraced through their evening and weekend customer
care centre.
Oh and yes, weather can affect market activity. You know what we
are all like with a 1cm of snow. Everything comes to a stop!
Happy house hunting. keep warm.
Chris Baxter
Bradleys Land & New Homes Director
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