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55% JUMP IN BUYER DEMAND

25/01/23

Following two months of falls, average new seller asking prices rose by 0.9% in January 2023

A SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME IN MONKTON HEATHFIELD WITH NO ONWA...

20/01/23

We are pleased to bring to the market this deceptively spacious detached family home on the outskirts of Monkton Heathfield in Park Mead.

HOUSE PRICES RISE BY 59% SINCE THE LAST YEAR OF THE RABBIT

19/01/23

This year, Chinese New Year falls on the 22nd January, beginning the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is one of 12 zodiac animals and it represents p...

SUPERB FAMILY HOME IN THE ROWBARTON AREA OF TAUNTON

18/01/23

New to the market this week is this superb three storey, four bedroom family home in the Rowbarton area of Taunton.

33% OF HOUSEHOLDS OWN THEIR HOMES OUTRIGHT

13/01/23

The census began recording mortgage status in 1991. The 2021 census marks the first time the data has shown that amongst homeowners, those that are...

FAMILY HOME IN CREECH ST. MICHAEL WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

12/01/23

We are pleased to bring to the market this semi detached family house located on the outskirts of Creech St. Michael, a sought after village approx...

SUPERB FAMILY HOME IN BISHOPS LYDEARD

11/01/23

New to the market with Ware & Company is this fantastic four/five bedroom detached family home on the outskirts of Bishops Lydeard.

THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

05/01/23

An average of economists and housing market commentator forecasts over the next 5 years expect the rental market out perform the sales market, at 3...

WELCOME GABBY

04/01/23

We are pleased to welcome Gabby to the Ware & Company family.

READY FOR A BOXING DAY BOUNCE?

24/12/22

In recent years, a 'Boxing Day bounce' has been reported by property portals, as households wishing to move in the new year go online to start thei...

CHRISTMAS DINNER

23/12/22

Christmas dinner is an essential part of the festive celebrations, but could you 'Grow-your-own?'. We had a look at the increasing number of househ...

62% OF UK HOUSEHOLDS OWN A PET

16/12/22

Father Christmas keeps reindeer as pets and although not many UK household own reindeer, we are still a nation of animal lovers.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

15/12/22

Our Christmas opening hours

ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT IMPORTANT TO TENANTS

10/12/22

There may not be a train line to the North Pole yet, but with the country returning to pre-Coronavirus normality, people commuting via public trans...

PRIME MARKETS OUTPERFORMING ACROSS ALL REGIONS

09/12/22

All 10 regions across England and Wales have registered an outperformance of prime homes (top 25% of sales) in the 12 months to end of October 2022.

NEW ROUND OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING

08/12/22

41 councils across the country have been allocated funds to kickstart regeneration projects which could deliver over 2,200 homes for local communit...

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

08/12/22

We are pleased to be supporting the Save the Children Christmas Jumper campaign again this year

120,000 UK GARDENS NEEDED FOR XMAS TREES

05/12/22

We grow around 7 million Christmas trees in the UK each year. 2240 ha of land would be needed to grow that many trees, the equivalent of 120,000 av...

FOOTBALL FEVER KICKS OFF AT HOME

30/11/22

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well under way but football fever starts at grassroots levels in the UK, on the local playing fields scattered throughou...

STUNNING APARTMENTS TO RENT ION THE CENTRE OF TAUNTON

29/11/22

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market a range of stunning refurbished apartments located close to the centre of Taunton.

TOP 10 MORTGAGE LENDERS

25/11/22

The UK's top ten mortgage lenders lent an eye-watering £260 billion in 2021, increasing their market share to 84.4%, up from 82.4% in 2019 (data re...

RENTERS OR MORE LIKELY TO RENEW CONTRACTS IF RENTING THRO...

23/11/22

Renters are more likely to renew their tenancy if they are renting through an agent than directly through a landlord, 75% compared to 68% (Property...

AUTUMN STATEMENT KEY TAKEAWAYS

19/11/22

The Chancellor pledged to face the economic storm, as he announced widespread spending cuts and tax rises in his Autumn Statement on 17th November ...

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME IN COTFORD ST LUKE

18/11/22

New to the market this week with us is this fantastic, well presented semi detached family home located in the heart of Cotford St. Luke.

1 IN 3 MOVES ARE NEED-BASED

17/11/22

Home moves can be triggered by dreams and desires as much as necessity – as proven by the post-Covid trend for lifestyle change.

GREAT NEW INSTRUCTION IN MONKTON HEATHFIELD, TAUNTON

16/11/22

Ware & Company are proud to bring to the market this immaculately presented semi detached family home in Monkton Heathfield, Taunton

SALES RATES STILL HIGH DESPITE PRESSURES ON AFFORDABILITY

15/11/22

The lag in housing market data means that key indicators for the UK sales market are not yet fully reflecting the pressure on affordability created...

STUNNING PERIOD HOME IN SOUTH STREET

12/11/22

New to the market this week with us is this stunning well presented period property in South Street, Taunton

75% OF HOMEMOVERS RATE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS IMPORTANT

11/11/22

Humans are social animals, forming societies and seeking contact with others for well-being purposes. It is not therefore surprising that buyers an...

BIGGEST INTEREST RISE IN 33 YEARS

09/11/22

On Thursday 3rd November 2022, the Monetary Policy Committee voted to raise interest rates by a further 0.75 percentage points to take interest rat...

SUPERB THREE BEDROOM HOME IN NORTH CURRY FOR SALE

08/11/22

An immaculately presented three bedroom family home with a larger than average rear garden and two drive parking spaces.

HALLOWEEN SPEND IN THE UK

31/10/22

Halloween spend in the UK in 2022 is forecast to be £687 million, up 15% on last year (Finder).

SO WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT?

21/10/22

Just 11% of sellers include ‘lowest fee’ in their top five reasons for choosing their agent, and only 6% of vendors choose their agent solely for t...

WE ARE HIRING A NEW MEMBER OF STAFF

19/10/22

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our friendly, customer-focused, professional team in our Taunton office.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KAY

14/10/22

Congratulations to Kay who is celebrating ten years service with us today.

EXPECTATIONS HAVE JUMPED

10/10/22

As widely reported, the Chancellor's mini-budget spooked markets and resulted in the value of the pound sliding and interest rate expectations jump...

SPACE TO WORK FROM HOME

04/10/22

A survey of over 10,000 home movers by Property Academy in June 2022 has revealed that having space to work from home has increased in importance a...

STUNNING INDIVIDUALLY BUILT DETACHED HOUSE IN FOURACRES C...

01/10/22

A stunning individually built detached family home located in Fouracres Close, south of the town, yet within easy walking distance of the centre.

STAMP DUTY CUT

28/09/22

Stamp Duty has been abolished on the first £250,000 of any property purchase, (up from £125,000), making an immediate saving of up to £2,500 for ho...

RENTER SEARCH

20/09/22

‘Bills included’ is the most popular search term for renters seeking to find a new place to call home. Renters are keen to have certainty on their ...

HM QUEEN ELIZABETH'S FUNERAL

14/09/22

In honour of her HM Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday 19th September 2022, the offices of Ware & Company will be closed. We will re-open on Tu...

ENERGY SAVING IN THE BALANCE

10/09/22

The cost of living crisis threatens progress towards the UK's Net-Zero ambition, as 45% of homeowners prioritise everyday bills over upgrading thei...

RIP Queen Elizabeth II

09/09/22

We are united with the nation in sending our condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time.

OUTSTANDING OFSTED REPORT ADDS VALUE

02/09/22

House prices are significantly higher in the catchments of Ofsted 'outstanding' primary schools, even compared to those ranked 'Good' in their Ofst...

RATE OF INFLATION EXPECTED TO SLOW SHARPLEY IN 2023

30/08/22

As price rises spread throughout the economy, reports suggest the rate of inflation could reach 18% in early 2023, almost double its current rate o...

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME IN NORTH TAUNTON

25/08/22

We pleased to bring to the market this deceptively spacious family home in Luxhay Close, North Taunton

PROPERTY ON THE PODIUM

24/08/22

With British sportsmen and women taking top spots on podiums at the recent Commonwealth Games and the European Athletics and Aquatics Championships...

PLANNING APPLICATIONS DROP IN 2022

18/08/22

The number of planning applications submitted for residential property in England and Wales was 16% lower in the first half of 2022 than in 2021, a...

WHAT LOCAL AMENITIES ARE IMPORTANT TO RENTERS?

05/08/22

Proximity to local amenities is an important or very important consideration when choosing a rental home for over 75% of renters (Dataloft, Propert...

HIDDEN TREASURE

01/08/22

At £14bn the value of unspent paper £20 and £50 notes equates to the equivalent of over 50,000 average priced homes

YIELDS REMAIN ATTRACTIVE IN THE RENTAL MARKET

26/07/22

Indicative gross yields remain attractive in the rental market. Based on an analysis of apartments sold and rented over the past 12 months the indi...

HOME OWNER STAYS SHORTEN WHILE RENTERS RENT LONGER

22/07/22

While we wait for the 2021 census housing data we look to the newly published 2020/21 English Housing Survey data to help us understand the changin...

HOT PROPERTY

19/07/22

The UK has dealt with historic temperatures this week, and although the scorching heat of the housing market is showing some signs of moderating as...

FRIDAY ON MY MIND

15/07/22

Friday remains the most popular day to complete on a house or start a new rental tenancy. 40% of all property sales over the past year have complet...

RENTS GROW AT FASTEST ANNUAL RATE IN 16 YEARS

14/07/22

Average asking rents outside London hit another new record of £1,126 p/m, up 3.5% vs. last quarter and 11.8% vs. last year:

FAMILY HOUSE IN PRIORSWOOD COMING SOON

12/07/22

Coming to the market with Ware & Company this week is this spacious three bedroom family home with no onward chain.

3 IN 4 RENTERS CONCERNED

08/07/22

Over 75% of renters are concerned about the impact of the cost of living crisis on their ability to pay rent, according to a survey of over 12,000 ...

ANYONE FOR TENNIS?

05/07/22

The 135th Wimbledon Championships is underway, with the All England Club celebrating its centenary of hosting this iconic Grand Slam.

CENSUS 2021 - THE REGIONAL PICTURE

01/07/22

The 2021 Census has revealed that population and household growth across England and Wales has been unequal over the past decade. This has been ref...

MAKING SENSE OF THE CENSUS RESULTS

29/06/22

The first results of the 2021 Census published on June 28th show the population of England and Wales was 6% higher on Census day 2021, compared to ...

STOCK SHORTAGES

23/06/22

Property and rental prices are expected to climb across most of the UK over the next three months, based on the latest RICS sentiment survey of Cha...

2 YEARS AVERAGE LENGTH OF TENANCY

17/06/22

Findings from a landlord survey by Rightmove indicate a change in renter behaviour against a backdrop of record rents and rising household bills.

15bn SUPPORTTO HELP LIMIT NEGATIVE IMPACT

10/06/22

Before the £15bn support package was announced in May, the cost-of-living crisis seemed very likely to dent confidence in the housing market.

ROYAL STREET PARTY

01/06/22

As neighbours come together to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with a street party, we asked how many homes sold since the start of 2021 had Jubilee...

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

20/05/22

UK households are spending more on gardens, plants and flowers than ever before. At 7.6 billion, expenditure in 2021 was up by over 1 billion on 20...

GOING UP: RENTS RISE IN ALL REGIONS

11/05/22

The average rent in the UK at the end of April 2022 was 1,091 pcm per calendar month, up 9.5% on the same time last year and up 1.2% from March.

ON THE MOVE

09/05/22

More than 1 in 3 are in the process of, or are considering moving home, according to a survey of 3,000 respondents conducted by Nationwide in April.

71% WOULD CONSIDER AN ELECTRIC CAR IF THEIR HOME HAD A CH...

27/04/22

The ongoing energy crisis has not only sparked concerns about the energy efficiency of our homes, it has also made us consider the type of vehicle ...

MORE CHOICE FOR BUYERS AND RENTERS

20/04/22

More choice is returning to the housing market, with agents reporting a rise in new instructions in both the sales and lettings markets.

1 IN 4 PRIVATELY RENTED HOMES TO HAVE TENANTS OVER THE AG...

08/04/22

More than one in four private rental households could be headed by a person over the age of 55 by 2035 according to a new report by the Social Mark...

SOLAR SAVINGS

30/03/22

In his Spring Statement on 23 March 2022, the Chancellor announced the scrapping of VAT on materials and installation of energy efficiency equipmen...

SPRING STATEMENT KEY TAKEAWAYS

29/03/22

The Chancellor warned that the global economic outlook is 'challenging' in his Spring Statement. The OBR has lowered its economic growth forecast t...

WE'RE NUMBER ONE!

24/03/22

It's been another fantastic week for the lettings team this week, topping the Rightmove charts.

1 IN 5 DEALS ARE SNAPPED UP IN THE FIRST WEEK ON MARKET

23/03/22

Newly-marketed properties are being snapped up fast, with Rightmove reporting that 22% of deals are agreed within the first week of being listed.

THREE BEDROOM, THREE STOREY HOUSE FOR SALE

19/03/22

A spacious three storey family home for sale with no onward chain in Rosebery Street, Taunton

SPRING INTO ACTION

18/03/22

Over the past five years (excluding 2020), the number of buyer enquiries per property for sale has been highest during March, April and May (Rightm...

MONTHLY MORTGAGE APPROVALS MOUNT

12/03/22

Mortgage approvals, which surged in 2021 on the back of demand from home-movers, have sustained a high level into 2022, continuing to outpace any p...

INDICITIVE GROSS RENTAL YIELDS

08/03/22

As of the end of February, gross yields for flats ranged from 3.1% in Prime Central London to 9.5% in Sunderland (North East).

SUPERB TWO BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOME IN BLACKBROOK FOR SALE

07/03/22

We are pleased to bring to the market this superb semi detached home situated in the favoured Blackbrook area of Taunton

NO LET UP IN SALES ACTIVITY

24/02/22

The property market is busy, with the start of 2022 seeing no slowdown in sales activity.

STUNNING DETACHED HOME FOR SALE IN FOURACRES CLOSE, TAUNTON

23/02/22

A spacious detached family home for sale in Fouracres Close, Taunton

STRONG DEMAND FOR HOMES CONTINUES

22/02/22

A net balance in demand of +64% was reported by survey participants for renter demand. This is the strongest result since 1999.

STAMP DUTY HOLIDAY AND TAX RELIEF SIGNIFICANTLY BOOSTED S...

13/02/22

44% of home buyers in England were eligible for a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday (or claimed relief) in 2021, totalling 566,700 sales.

IMPROVE OR MOVE?

12/02/22

The Federation of Master Builders' latest State of Trade Survey reports that 74% of builders have raised prices for their work in Q4 2021.

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOUSE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

11/02/22

New to the market is this spacious mid terrace house in Viney Street in Taunton

SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH RURAL VIEWS

10/02/22

We are pleased to bring to the market this stunning two bedroom second floor apartment on the southern outskirts of Norton Fitzwarren at £165,000.

1 IN 6 HOMEMOVERS WANT A CHANGE OF SCENE

01/02/22

Change of scenery/lifestyle remains a key driver behind home moves, as the persistent shortage of supply has held back potential home moves.

465,000 LANDLORDS COULD EXPAND PORTFOLIOS IN NEXT 2 YEARS

28/01/22

Nearly half a million landlords expect to expand their portfolio over the next two years.

WE ARE HIRING

21/01/22

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our friendly, customer-focused, professional team in our Taunton office.

WORKING FROM HOME NOT WORKING?

20/01/22

With working from home now necessary for many jobs and industries, post-pandemic households are continuing to revaluate the space they need from th...

29.4 BILLION INVESTED IN THE UK'S TECH SECTOR 2021

19/01/22

Last year a record £29.4 billion was invested in the UK's tech sector, more than double the previous year. This is positive news for regional econo...

COMING SOON

18/01/22

We will be bringing to the market this stunning two double bedroom ground floor retirement apartment in Avongrove Court, off The Avenue in Taunton.

FORECASTS FOR POSITIVE PRICE GROWTH OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS

15/01/22

Against the backdrop of strong economic growth, particularly in 2021 and 2022, forecasts for property price growth over the coming years are positive.

WHO IS BUYING NOW?

14/01/22

The number of first-time buyers grew by 35% in 2021, compared to the pandemic year of 2020, despite the ongoing uncertainty.

EXTENDED THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WITH NO ONWARD...

11/01/22

New to the market this week with us is this spacious extended semi detached family home on Priorswood Road, offered in excellent condition and with...

COULD THIS BE YOUR NEXT HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY?

10/01/22

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this immaculately presented end of terrace home on Normandy Drive that will appeal to the growing...

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR ESTATE AGENT?

06/01/22

Capability and market knowledge continue to top the list of how prospective home movers choose their agents.

FORECASTS FOR POSITIVE PRICE GROWTH OF THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

04/01/22

Against the backdrop of strong economic growth, particularly in 2021 and 2022, forecasts for property price growth over the coming years are positive.

Happy new year from us!

01/01/22

Happy new year to all of our many vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants and applicants.

GIFT SPEND

18/12/21

15% of UK Christmas spending in 2021 is predicted to be on gifts, with spend per head expected to be £234, the equivalent of one week’s rent.

OVER HALF OF £1,000,000+ HOMES TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE OF THE ...

16/12/21

Nearly 20,000 sales have taken place over the past year priced £1 million or more. Over half of these have been outside of the capital, compared to...

Ho, ho, home

14/12/21

Over 500 properties have sold with either 'Christmas' in their name or address across England and Wales since 1995, with 23 'Christmas' sales so fa...

SPENDING SPREE

08/12/21

Shoppers across the UK are forecast to spend a staggering £84.7 billion on Christmas 2021, the equivalent to nearly 314,000 average-priced homes. S...

SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

07/12/21

A spacious two bedroom first floor apartment for sale in Massingham Park with no onward chain.

MORTGAGE APPROVALS RETURN TO 'NORMAL' LEVELS

06/12/21

October saw mortgage approvals return to more 'normal' levels.

UK HIGH STREETS ARE RECOVERING

03/12/21

The past 18 months have been tough for UK high streets due to Covid-19 restrictions in early 2020 which triggered a hollowing-out of city centres.

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME IN MONKTON HEATHFIELD WITH NO ONWAR...

01/12/21

Stunning four bedroom detached home in Monkton Heathfield for sale with the benefit of no onward chain.

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

28/11/21

Many people move more often than they expect to. This is a key finding of the 2021 Home Moving Trends Survey, conducted by the Property Academy and...

3.3% UK HOUSE PRICE GROWTH

26/11/21

The rate of house price growth is due to slow in 2022, but remain positive, ranging from 2% (London) to 4.3% (North West).

REFURBISHED FAMILY HOME WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

18/11/21

No onward chain - A superb refurbished three bedroom family home in Priory Park with an enclosed garden, drive parking and a single garage.

SALES VOLUMES ARE 16% HIGHER THAN 5-YEAR AVERAGE

11/11/21

The property market continues to ride the wave as we head to the end of 2021. Although softening, demand remains stronger than a year ago. Sales vo...

ECONOMY SET TO BOUNCE BACK 6 MONTHS EARLIER THAN EXPECTED

02/11/21

The Chancellor described the economic picture as “strong” in the short term, with the Office for Budget Responsibility expecting the economy to ret...

3 BED HOUSE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

01/11/21

Available with no onward chain, this deceptively spacious family home comes with a large enclosed rear garden

SEPTEMBER. THIRD BUSIEST MONTH ON RECORD FOR PROPERTY SALES

23/10/21

September 2021 was the third busiest month for property sales across the UK since records began in 2005 (HMRC).

DEMAND STABILISING

20/10/21

Buyer demand is stabilising according to the latest edition of the RICS Residential Survey.

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED STREET NAMES

13/10/21

Harvest time is upon us and of all the seasons it appears ‘autumn’ is the most lucrative when it comes to property names.

WHY INSTRUCT WARE & COMPANY?

12/10/21

7.5% ANNUAL INCREASE IN UK RENTS

11/10/21

July to September is the busiest quarter of the year for the rental market. In a normal year, 32% of tenancies start in quarter 3. This is likely t...

RAPID RENTS

06/10/21

Rental properties are finding a tenant quicker than ever before, with it on average taking 21 days to find a new renter.

SUBSTANTIALLY EXTENDED FAMILY HOME IN CREECH ST. MICHAEL ...

30/09/21

Extended family home in Creech St. Michael with no onward chain

LATER LIFE MORTGAGE LENDING ON THE RISE

29/09/21

Mortgage lending in later life is on the rise. The age of first-time buyers, an increase in the length of mortgage terms and an ageing population a...

OVER TWO MILLION POUNDS WORTH OF PROPERTY SOLD STC IN THE...

29/09/21

BUYER DEMAND SWELLS TO TWICE PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS

25/09/21

The property market continues to ride the wave as we head into autumn. Buyer demand per property is more than double pre-pandemic levels (Rightmove).

STUNNING TWO BEDROOM VICTORIAN FAMILY HOME FOR SALE WITH ...

18/09/21

SUPERB RENTAL PORTFOLIO FOR SALE OFFERING AN EXCELLENT AN...

17/09/21

A large rental portfolio of 15 self contained flats for sale in Wellington Road, Taunton at £1,100,000.

PETS PLEASE!

12/09/21

While tenant demand has risen 13% over the past year, demand for pet-friendly rental properties has more than doubled, enquiries to letting agents ...

LOW INTEREST ENVIROMENT SET TO REMAIN

10/09/21

While tenant demand has risen 13% over the past year, demand for pet-friendly rental properties has more than doubled, enquiries to letting agents ...

ARE STOCK LEVELS RISING?

04/09/21

Although still significantly below average, there are signs that stock levels may be beginning to improve. The NAEA Propertymark reported a slight ...

RENTS RISE IN ALL UK REGIONS

03/09/21

All regions in the UK saw an annual increase in monthly rent in July. The South West experienced the biggest increase (12.9%), followed by Wales (1...

WELCOME JADE

03/09/21

We are pleased to welcome another member of staff to the Ware & Company team.

SALES MARKET BUSIEST SINCE 2007

01/09/21

RECORD BREAKING HOUSE PRICE GROWTH

20/08/21

The UK experienced a 13.2% annual increase in house prices in June 2021. This is the largest annual increase recorded since 2004.

SHORTFALL IN HOMES FOR SALE

28/07/21

According to Rightmove there was a 225,000 shortfall in homes available for sale in the first half of 2021.

1 IN 8 PLAN TO MOVE WITHIN 5 YEARS

20/07/21

One in every eight home movers across the UK expects to be in their new home for less than 5 years, over one third for a decade or less.

SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT FOR SALE IN GA...

15/07/21

PRIZES TO PROPERTIES

08/07/21

The 134th Wimbledon Championships is underway, a suite of new champions set to be crowned in a glorious weekend of sporting action.

OVER ONE MILLION NEW DWELLINGS BUILT IN ENGLAND AND WALES...

29/06/21

Over 1.3 million new dwellings have been added to the housing stock across England and Wales over the past 5 years, according to data released this...

ANOTHER RECORD MONTH FOR PROPERTY DEMAND AND SALES OVER A...

24/06/21

NAEA HOUSING REPORT: One in three properties sold for more than the asking price, which is the highest ever recorded figure in May and a slight inc...

64% WON'T BUY A PROPERTY WITHOUT A GARDEN

23/06/21

As summer officially begins this week, gardens and outside space remain priorities on buyer wish lists. Nearly two-thirds of residents wouldn't buy...

FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME?

16/06/21

Euro 2020 is underway, the home nations experiencing mixed fortunes in their first matches. The most valuable team in the competition is England, t...

TWO NEW PROPERTIES OFFERED TO MARKET

15/06/21

We are pleased to offer these two properties to the sales market today.

FIRST HOME SCHEME LAUNCHED IN ENGLAND

14/06/21

First-time buyers in England, in particular key workers, will have the chance to buy homes within their local area for a discount under the governm...

DEMAND OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY

08/06/21

Now is a great time to sell your home as there is a huge shortage of properties available for sale, and house prices are higher than ever.

WE'RE HIRING!

07/06/21

We are recruiting an additional Property Manager to join our expanding team due to business growth.

Renters stay, on average, 18 months in their homes

02/06/21

Renters stay, on average, 18 months in their rental homes, 6 months longer than the average length of lease that they sign up for (12 months).

NEWLY LISTED PROPERTIES ARE FLYING OFF THE SHELVES

25/05/21

Newly listed properties are flying off the shelves. The majority (78%) of agents in the latest Dataloft subscriber poll said that homes, once liste...

SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM FAMILY HOUSE IN COTFORD ST. LUKE W...

20/05/21

AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN - A deceptively spacious family home standing on the outskirts of Cotford St. Luke with garage and gardens.

RENTAL MARKET EXCELERATES

20/05/21

Tenant demand is rising substantially. For agents in the lettings market, the busy season is approaching.

SUPERB SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME IN BISHOPS HULL FOR SALE

19/05/21

We are pleased to release to the market this well presented semi detached family home in Bishops Hull at £245,000.

SHORTAGE OF SUPPLY IN THE RENTAL SECTOR

17/05/21

Rental values are significantly higher across all regions of the UK, except London, than they were a year ago. Excluding the capital, the average m...

SPACIOUS DETACHED HOUSE FOR SALE IN BISHOPS HULL

13/05/21

Located in Quartly Drive on the western outskirts of Bishops Hull, this spacious immaculately presented detached home comes to the market highly re...

70% OF HOMEOWNERS DON'T KNOW THE VALUE OF THEIR HOME

11/05/21

Almost half (45%) of UK homeowners undervalue their home, according to new research by Zoopla. On average homes are undervalued by just over £46,000.

HIGH VALUE HOMES SOAR

08/05/21

Data from the HMRC and the Welsh Revenues Authority indicate high value sales rocketed in the final three months of 2020 and into 2021, buyers savi...

AVERAGE MORTGAGE REMAINS HISTORICALLY LOW

06/05/21

The cost of borrowing remains historically low according to new data released by the Bank of England, the average mortgage rate just 2.09%.

STUNNING TOP FLOOR FLAT FOR SALE CLOSE TO VIVARY PARK

05/05/21

We are pleased to bring to the market this truly stunning top floor apartment in General Gordon House, situated close to Vivary Park.

IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING MAKING A MOVE, NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT!

27/04/21

If you're considering making a move, now is the time to act. Demand for property is soaring.

NEW 95% MORTGAGE SCHEME LAUNCHED

24/04/21

First-time buyers and current homeowners in England will be helped to secure a mortgage with just a 5% deposit under the new government-backed mort...

SUPERB DETACHED HOUSE FOR SALE IN WOODSTOCK ROAD, TAUNTON

23/04/21

We are pleased to market this spacious detached family home in the French Weir area of Taunton.

ANOTHER PROPERTY SOLD IN 24 HOURS!

22/04/21

We pleased to announce that we have found proceedable buyers 20 The Oaks in just 24 hours!

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE BOUNCES BACK

21/04/21

The PwC consumer confidence index is at its highest level since the index started in 2008. The first quarter of 2021 marks the first time the index...

STUNNING THREE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE FOR SALE IN THE OAK...

20/04/21

We are pleased to bring to the market this superb well presented detached family house in The Oaks, Taunton for £295,000. Offering gas fired centr...

SENTIMENT IN THE RENTAL MARKET

19/04/21

The RICS March survey, gauging the mood of agents, showed continued improvement in the lettings market.

WHAT MATTERS MOST IN RENTALS?

14/04/21

Running costs and broadband present the biggest gap between tenants and landlords in terms of what they view as important when a property is market...

SOLD STC IN UNDER 24 HOURS!

13/04/21

We're proud to announce the sale of this fantastic family home in Weirfield Green in under 24 hours.

OUTSIDE SPACE

12/04/21

Monday 12th April marks the opening of outside dining and drinking in England, with the potential to create a European-style café culture.

STUNNING FAMILY HOME IN THE FRENCH WEIR AREA FOR SALE

09/04/21

Ware & Company are pleased to market this stunning three bedroom detached family home in Weirfield Green, Taunton with drive parking, garage and la...

PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE

08/04/21

As we enter spring, the average UK house price is £232,134, up 6% on March 2020. Transactions are 49% higher than last year, reflecting a surge in ...

WE'VE EXPANDED

07/04/21

We are pleased to welcome two new members of staff to our busy Taunton office

2021 EASTER EGG SPENT ESTIMATED TO BE £153 MILLION

02/04/21

£153 million is set to be spent on Easter Eggs across the UK this year, the egg-quivalent to a nest of 574 average priced homes

A SMART OVER 55'S BUNGALOW FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

31/03/21

We are pleased to offer this smart well presented over 55's bungalow to the market with the benefit of no onward chain.

INCREASED HOMEWORKING LIKELY IN 1 IN 7 BUSINESSES

30/03/21

As restrictions start to ease across areas of the UK, just 1 in every 7 businesses proposes using increased home working as a permanent business mo...

SUPERB FAMILY HOME IN PARKFIELD CRESCENT

29/03/21

We are pleased to bring to the market this superb five bedroom home in the Parkfield area with no onward chain.

BREAKING OUT OF THE BUNKER

25/03/21

With an estimated 979,500 golf players, courses reopening in England on the 29th March (joining Wales and Scotland) will be a joyous occasion for m...

36% INCREASE IN BUYER DEMAND

23/03/21

The Dataloft Demand Index shows a 36% increase in housing market demand since the start of 2021 with the traditional Spring market set to be busier...

GET A MOVE ON

15/03/21

The Chancellor announced a stamp duty holiday extension, offering buyers in England and Northern Ireland a discount of up to £15,000 until 30th Jun...

SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE IN FRENCH WEIR

13/03/21

Ware & Company are proud to bring to the market this excellent two bedroom spacious home with garden and parking in the French Weir area of Taunton

39% OF YOUNG ADULTS LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS, BUT FEMALES ...

10/03/21

Sunday March 14th marks Mother's Day in the UK, a chance to say thank you, remember and think of loved ones.

DETACHED BUNGALOW IN THE FAVOURED PARKFIELD AREA OF TAUNTON

05/03/21

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this spacious detached bungalow in Parkfield Drive

ECONOMY SET TO BOUNCE BACK BY MID 2022

04/03/21

The economy is set to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels by the middle of 2022, with the furlough scheme extended until the end of September.

CAMPAIGN LEADS TO EXTENDED STAMP DUTY HOLIDAY

03/03/21

The Chancellor has listened to Propertymark’s calls to avoid a cliff-edge deadline to the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday in the UK Government’s budget...

COMING SOON - 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE TO LET IN WATCHET

02/03/21

We are pleased to release to the market this deceptively spacious cottage with an enclosed garden, garage and superb far reaching views in Watchet....

HIGHEST LEVEL OF SALES IN JANUARY FOR 14 YEARS

26/02/21

An estimated 121,640 transactions completed in January, the highest January total since 2007 and a 24.1% increase on 2020, as the surge in property...

12% OF HOUSEHOLDS HAVE NO ACCESS TO A PRIVATE OR SHARED G...

25/02/21

One in eight households (12%) in Great Britain have no access to a private or shared garden during the coronavirus lockdown.

UK HOUSE PRICES UP BY 8.5%

19/02/21

ONS, Halifax and Nationwide all report a sharp increase in annual house price growth since the stamp duty holiday announcement in July 2020.

CONCERNS RAISED OVER UK GOVERMENT MORTGAGE PROPOSAL

18/02/21

Propertymark has responded to the UK Government’s consultation on ‘Improving home energy performance through lenders’ by raising concerns that the ...

IT'S PANCAKE DAY!

16/02/21

Pancakes have become such a popular Shrove Tuesday tradition that on 16th February, a whopping 52 million eggs will be used in the UK. That is 22 m...

21% INCREASE IN DEMAND SINCE THE START OF 2021

12/02/21

The Dataloft Demand Index shows a 21% increase in housing market demand since the start of 2021. More people than ever are using the new year as a ...

LOOKING FOR LOVE?

10/02/21

Housing market demand soared in 2020 with many buyers looking for the perfect match.

STUNNING PARKFIELD BUNGALOW FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

02/02/21

New to market with us this week is this superb detached bungalow in the prestigious Parkfield area of Taunton with the added benefit of no onward c...

FIRST-TIME BUYERS ACCOUNTED FOR HALF OF ALL HOMES PURCHA...

29/01/21

First-time buyers accounted for half of all homes purchased with a mortgage.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLOORPLANS WHEN SELLING

28/01/21

Three quarters (75%) of buyers said a floor plan was very important information when searching for a property, according to the 2020 Property Acade...

1,041,610 changed hands in 2020!

27/01/21

An estimated 1,041,610 residential sales completed in 2020. In spring the housing market paused for several weeks and despite this, sales were only...

OUR RECORD SALES MONTH CONTINUES!

25/01/21

January '21 has continued to be as busy as the end of 2020, with buyers looking to purchase before the 31st March 2021 Stamp Duty Deadline.

26% OF RENTERS MOVE LESS THAN A MILE

21/01/21

26% of tenants moved within a mile of their previous rental property in 2020, and over two thirds (69%) stayed within ten miles.

28% OF HOUSEHOLDS HAVE SAVED DURING THE PANDEMIC

18/01/21

The pandemic reduced spending for many households and government policies have helped support incomes. This has led to 28% of households saving mor...

NEW A358 LINK ROAD TO OPEN THIS WEEKEND.

13/01/21

The new A358 link road is to open this weekend that will improve the road capacity.

SOLD IN JUST 24 HOURS!

12/01/21

Fantastic family home in Bishops Lydeard sold stc in just 24 hours!

HIGHEST LEVEL OF MORTGAGE APPROVALS SINCE 2007

11/01/21

Mortgage approvals have all but recovered following the forced closure of the housing market in spring 2020. Mortgage approvals were only down -0.9...

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR ESTATE AGENT?

08/01/21

Capability and market knowledge top the list of how prospective home buyers choose their agent according to results of the 2020 Property Academy Ho...

RESIDENTIAL RENTS RISING

05/01/21

ONS reported a 1.4% annual increase in private rents in November and according to agents, tenant demand was more or less unchanged.

WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE HOUING MARKET IN 2021?

04/01/21

What will the New Year bring? Dataloft consensus house price forecast, based on the average from five leading commentators, expects 0.9% growth 2021.

HOUSING MARKET TO REMAIN OPEN IN TIER 4 – ALL ASSOCIATED ...

24/12/20

Following the UK Government announcement yesterday, 23 December, certain areas throughout the UK will enter tier 4 from Boxing Day.

IT'S AN IDEAL FLAT FOR CHRISTMAS.......TURKEY COURT IN TA...

23/12/20

Are you looking for a 2 bedroom ground floor flat for Christmas?. Look no further.....Turkey Court in Vivary Road!. Sorry, tenuous I know.

WHAT WILL YOU SPEND ON YOUR PET THIS CHRISTMAS?

15/12/20

Three quarters of UK pet owners treat their pets to a Christmas present, on average spending £25. With 51 million pets in the UK, the total spend c...

NO ONWARD CHAIN WITH THIS SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM SEMI DET...

10/12/20

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this spacious three bedroom semi detached house in Priory Avenue with no onward chain.

NEW HOMES MEANS MORE STOPS FOR SANTA THIS YEAR

08/12/20

54,760 houses were completed in the first half of 2020. If we assume the same number of completions in the second half of 2020 as 2019, another 92,...

STUNNING FOUR BEDROOM THREE STOREY HOME FOR SALE WITH NO ...

03/12/20

Unexpectedly re-available, this superb three storey family home comes back to the market with no onward chain. Offering an entrance hall with a cl...

44% INCREASE IN THE AVERAGE UK HOUSE PRICE SINCE THE LAST...

01/12/20

It has been a decade since the last white Christmas, back when the average UK house price was £170,365. The average UK house price now stands at £2...

14% increase in demand since the start of Lockdown 2

30/11/20

The Dataloft Demand Index shows a +14% increase in housing market demand since the start of Lockdown 2. More time at home means more time spent bro...

A WELL PRESENTED FAMILY HOME FOR SALE IN CREECH ST. MICHA...

26/11/20

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this superb family home with the benefit of no onward chain.

HOUSING MARKET ADDS TO THE ECONOMY

25/11/20

For every residential property resale, an average of £9,559 is added to the UK economy. That is an estimated £6bn added to the UK economy so far th...

SALES HEAD UP WHILE SALE TIMES HEAD DOWN

19/11/20

Demand levels and sales activity remain buoyant in the UK housing market. Rightmove report agreed sales were up 50% in October, with properties sel...

FIRST TIME BUYER MORTGAGES

16/11/20

The average mortgage for a first-time buyer across the UK is just shy of £194,000, as FTB numbers fell 29% in the first half of 2020 versus 2019.

A DELIGHTFUL COTTAGE OFF SOUTH STREET FOR SALE

13/11/20

A delightful cottage standing in a quiet cul de sac off South Street, ideal for the first time buyer or the investor/landlord looking for an a prop...

The ideal tenancy length

12/11/20

There is a substantial mismatch between current lease lengths and ideal lease lengths. However, there is more to it than that. Opinions on ideal le...

REASONS FOR RENTING

09/11/20

According to The Property Academy Tenant Survey 2020, just over half of tenants rent because they can’t afford to buy and almost half rent to suit ...

HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY BREAKS RECORDS

07/11/20

Nationwide October House Price index reported an astonishing 5.8% annual house price growth, the highest rise since January 2015. Mortgage approval...

A SUPERB THREE STOREY, FOUR BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE IN MONK...

06/11/20

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this spacious three storey family home that is presented in pristine order throughout.

LOCKDOWN AND THE PROPERTY MARKET - WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

03/11/20

We know that there are many who are concerned about their house moves, property sales, purchases, new tenancies etc.

TRANSACTIONS RETURN TO PRE-COVID LEVELS

29/10/20

An estimated 98,010 transaction completed in September marking a return to pre-covid levels. With a surge in buyer demand and newly agreed sales th...

HOMES NUMBERED 13 SELL FOR 15% MORE

27/10/20

It's Halloween this week and we are all in need of something to lift our spirits. Dataloft have identified the top 20 spookiest street name, from W...

PRIORITIES CHANGE FOR RENTERS

16/10/20

Priorities have changed for over a quarter of tenants following the pandemic, according to The Property Academy Tenant Survey 2020.

LONGEST STRETCH OF RISING SUPPLY SINCE 2013

12/10/20

The RICS September survey, gauging the moods of agents continues to point to a strong upturn in the sales market. New buyer enquiries, new instruct...

THE RECOVERY OF MORTGAGE APPROVALS

08/10/20

Mortgage approvals in August saw a 29% annual increase. The lockdown backlog is clearing and increased buyer demand, generated by the stamp duty ho...

STUNNING APARTMENT FOR SALE IN FIREPOOL

07/10/20

New to the market with Ware & Company is this superb first floor apartment in Firepool View at £175,000.

DON'T BE SWAYED BY AN OVERINFLATED ASKING PRICE

30/09/20

It is no surprise that homes that are priced ‘right’ sell more quickly. Such homes currently sell 26 days quicker than homes that have experienced ...

RESIDENTIAL RENTS RISING

28/09/20

ONS reported a 1.5% annual increase in private rents in August. Agents are reporting an increase in tenant demand and positive short-term rent expe...

MIGRATION SEASON FOR STUDENTS

24/09/20

During university, 29% of students live in the private rental sector and following graduation, 47% plan to live in the private rental sector.

POST-LOCKDOWN MINIBOOM

18/09/20

House price growth pushed to it's highest levels in over two years

HOMES ARE MOVING 31% FASTER SINCE LOCKDOWN

16/09/20

The time to sell a home has fallen by more than a quarter in the UK. No surprise considering buyer demand, since the start of the year, is +34% hig...

More must be done to get empty homes back into use

15/09/20

In a letter to Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP, Minister of State for Housing, Propertymark campaigns for action on empty homes, asking what measures...

CHALLENGES OF A FIRST-TIME BUYER

10/09/20

While attention is focused on equity-rich buyers making lifestyle changes, it’s easy to overlook the first-time buyer for whom buying has become a ...

WHICH BUYERS ARE CAUSING THE SPIKE IN HOUSING MARKET ACTI...

07/09/20

uly's mortgage data confirms a spike in housing market activity. Mortgage approvals are almost back to 'normal' levels, however newly agreed sales ...

Staggering level of lending in 2019

03/09/20

The UK's top ten mortgage lenders lent a staggering £220.7 billion in 2019, increasing their market share to 82.4%, up from 80.4% in 2018.

Broadband speeds have a bearing on buyer choice

17/08/20

During lockdown internet users spent 18% more time on the internet. The importance of broadband speed to homemovers has increased and can be an imp...

Fantastic 2 bedroom starter home in Stockmoor Village, Br...

17/08/20

Superb modern home for sale in Stockmoor, Bridgwater with no onward chain.

Significant pick-up in the housing market

14/08/20

The July Sentiment Survey by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, gauging the mood of agents, showed a significant pick-up in the housing market.

House prices are hotting up

11/08/20

Friday marked the hottest day in August for 17 years. The weather isn't the only thing to be hotting up. House price indices report annual growth a...

Fewer new homes coming to market

10/08/20

A fall in construction between April and June means fewer new builds will be coming to the market in the short term. With Covid-19 disrupting house...

Three signs we are on the road to recovery

06/08/20

Transactions have increased, mortgage approvals are up and house price growth looks strong. With the stamp duty holiday creating increased demand, ...

Stamp duty holiday deadline

31/07/20

With just over 35 weeks of the stamp duty holiday left, and with the average property taking 18 weeks to sell, vendors have 17 weeks to list their ...

Saving time and money working from home

27/07/20

During lockdown it was reported that 60% of the workforce were working from home. With the average daily commute in the UK 59 minutes and an averag...

HOW GREEN ARE OUR HOMES?

21/07/20

Climate change was high up the agenda before Covid-19 – most forecasters predicted climate change as the big theme for the property market in 202...

Stamp Duty Holiday - Significant savings for buyers

14/07/20

The Chancellor announced a stamp duty holiday from July 8th to 31st March 2021. Buyers of main homes will only pay stamp duty if the price is over ...

Private renters say they are more satisfied with their ho...

13/07/20

Figures show rise in satisfaction levels with quality of accommodation and repairs and maintenance, compared with the previous year.

Consumer spending trends are closely linked to housing ma...

10/07/20

Super Saturday, marking the reopening of hairdressers, pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in England, saw an increase in high street footfall. PwC r...

The Chancellor has announced that from 8 July, the stamp ...

09/07/20

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed a major stamp duty cut in a bid to boost the housing market.

Stunning 4 bedroom home in Creech St. Michael

08/07/20

New to the market with Ware & Company is this stunning four bedroom semi detached family home, presented in immaculate order throughout for £265,000.

Busiest time for rental market

01/07/20

The rental market is about to enter its busiest time of the year. Analysis from Dataloft Rental Market Analytics reveals that 40% of tenancies are ...

Staycations are on the rise

25/06/20

Currently only 31% of Britons' second homes are purchased in the UK. With staycations on the rise, accelerated by Covid-19, could we see an increas...