Thursday 13 February 2014

Wettest January on record has little effect on house sales in Torbay

The last two January's have both broken records for the wrong reasons. This January has been the worst rainfall ever recorded in a single month. What is happening with the weather in the UK? Is this all to do with global warming? I recently read an article from the Met office in Exeter saying the storms are almost certainly down to global warming. They also delivered a grim warning that the country should prepare itself for more similar events in future. It is the strongest link yet made by the Met Office between the intense weather and climate change, and backs David Camerons remark last month that he very much suspectsa connection.

At least it hasn't dampened the spirits of house hunters as we have had an excellent start to the year despite the inclement weather. There seems to be a lot of confidence in the local and global economy that has been well reported in the press and on TV over the last few months. This has helped fuel 'buyer confidence' and the UK housing market seems to be well on its way to a recovery.

I do hope this is an end to the bad weather and hope we are rewarded with a barmy summer and see a good number of buyers flocking to The English Riviera to either start a new life or retire by the sea. 


Darren Hole
Regional Manager
Bradleys Estate Agents

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