TRANSACTIONS RETURN TO PRE-COVID LEVELS
Thu 29 Oct 2020
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 this summer, we expect to see an increase in transactions over the next few months..Read more
HOMES NUMBERED 13 SELL FOR 15% MORE
Tue 27 Oct 2020
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 Wizard Way to Headless Close..Read more
PRIORITIES CHANGE FOR RENTERS
Fri 16 Oct 2020
Priorities have changed for over a quarter of tenants following the pandemic, according to The Property Academy Tenant Survey 2020..Read more
LONGEST STRETCH OF RISING SUPPLY SINCE 2013
Mon 12 Oct 2020
The RICS September survey, gauging the moods of agents continues to point to a strong upturn in the sales market. New buyer enquiries, new instructions and newly agreed sales remain firmly positive..Read more
THE RECOVERY OF MORTGAGE APPROVALS
Thu 08 Oct 2020
Mortgage approvals in August saw a 29% annual increase. The lockdown backlog is clearing and increased buyer demand, generated by the stamp duty holiday and lifestyle changes, has boosted figures. .Read more
STUNNING APARTMENT FOR SALE IN FIREPOOL
Wed 07 Oct 2020
New to the market with Ware & Company is this superb first floor apartment in Firepool View at £175,000..Read more
DON'T BE SWAYED BY AN OVERINFLATED ASKING PRICE
Wed 30 Sep 2020
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 a price reduction, according to new research by Rightmove..Read more
RESIDENTIAL RENTS RISING
Mon 28 Sep 2020
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 expectations, suggesting that many markets will be insulated from the end of the eviction ban and the furlough scheme..Read more
Migration season for students
Thu 24 Sep 2020
During university, 29% of students live in the private rental sector and following graduation, 47% plan to live in the private rental sector..Read more
POST-LOCKDOWN MINIBOOM
Fri 18 Sep 2020
House price growth pushed to it's highest levels in over two years.Read more
HOMES ARE MOVING 31% FASTER SINCE LOCKDOWN
Wed 16 Sep 2020
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% higher than over the same period in 2019..Read more
More must be done to get empty homes back into use
Tue 15 Sep 2020
In a letter to Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP, Minister of State for Housing, Propertymark campaigns for action on empty homes, asking what measures the UK Government is taking to improve the situation and get more empty homes back into use..Read more
CHALLENGES OF A FIRST-TIME BUYER
Thu 10 Sep 2020
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 little more tricky – and avocado on toast is not to blame..Read more
WHICH BUYERS ARE CAUSING THE SPIKE IN HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY?
Mon 07 Sep 2020
uly's mortgage data confirms a spike in housing market activity. Mortgage approvals are almost back to 'normal' levels, however newly agreed sales are much higher, suggesting a surge in cash buyers.Read more
Staggering level of lending in 2019
Thu 03 Sep 2020
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..Read more
Fantastic 2 bedroom starter home in Stockmoor Village, Bridgwater
Mon 17 Aug 2020
Superb modern home for sale in Stockmoor, Bridgwater with no onward chain..Read more
Broadband speeds have a bearing on buyer choice
Mon 17 Aug 2020
During lockdown internet users spent 18% more time on the internet. The importance of broadband speed to homemovers has increased and can be an important factor when choosing the next home..Read more
Significant pick-up in the housing market
Fri 14 Aug 2020
The July Sentiment Survey by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, gauging the mood of agents, showed a significant pick-up in the housing market..Read more
House prices are hotting up
Tue 11 Aug 2020
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 across the board..Read more
Fewer new homes coming to market
Mon 10 Aug 2020
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 building, Boris Johnson has made construction a priority. .Read more
Three signs we are on the road to recovery
Thu 06 Aug 2020
Transactions have increased, mortgage approvals are up and house price growth looks strong. With the stamp duty holiday creating increased demand, we expect this positive trend to continue..Read more
Stamp duty holiday deadline
Fri 31 Jul 2020
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 properties if they want to make the most of the stamp duty holiday..Read more
Saving time and money working from home
Mon 27 Jul 2020
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 average worker spending £45 per week, a lot of time and money has been saved in lockdown..Read more
HOW GREEN ARE OUR HOMES?
Tue 21 Jul 2020
Climate change was high up the agenda before Covid-19 – most forecasters predicted climate change as the big theme for the property market in 2020. Last week the Chancellor put it back on the agenda..Read more
Stamp Duty Holiday - Significant savings for buyers
Tue 14 Jul 2020
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 £500,000. Investors will just pay the 3% surcharge. .Read more
Private renters say they are more satisfied with their housing than last year
Mon 13 Jul 2020
Figures show rise in satisfaction levels with quality of accommodation and repairs and maintenance, compared with the previous year..Read more
Consumer spending trends are closely linked to housing market confidence
Fri 10 Jul 2020
Super Saturday, marking the reopening of hairdressers, pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in England, saw an increase in high street footfall. PwC reports on money in consumers’ pockets – consumer spending trends are closely linked to housing market confidence. .Read more
The Chancellor has announced that from 8 July, the stamp duty threshold will be temporarily raised from £125,000 to £500,000.
Thu 09 Jul 2020
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed a major stamp duty cut in a bid to boost the housing market..Read more
Stunning 4 bedroom home in Creech St. Michael
Wed 08 Jul 2020
New to the market with Ware & Company is this stunning four bedroom semi detached family home, presented in immaculate order throughout for £265,000..Read more
Busiest time for rental market
Wed 01 Jul 2020
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 set to expire in July, August and September. .Read more
Staycations are on the rise
Thu 25 Jun 2020
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 increase in holiday homes purchased in the UK?.Read more
How far do tenants move?
Mon 22 Jun 2020
Dataloft Rental Market Analytics allows us to understand the movement of tenants. Pre-pandemic a quarter of tenants moved less than 1 mile and 5% moved from overseas, will the patterns change?.Read more
Three year refund window leeway for Higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
Thu 18 Jun 2020
Due to the restrictions placed on the housing market during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has recognised some people have been unable to sell a previous main residence to qualify for the three per cent higher rates of SDLT refund. .Read more
Superb extended home in Norton Fitzwarren
Wed 17 Jun 2020
New to the market with Ware & Company is this fantastic four bedroom family home on the outskirts of Norton Fitzwarren..Read more
Father's day: no place like home
Tue 16 Jun 2020
Father's Day is taking place on Sunday 21st June. Many will be looking forward to a socially distanced meet up, but with more than a quarter of young adults still living with parents, there is no need. .Read more
Superb family home with no onward chain
Sat 13 Jun 2020
Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this superb detached family home in Nerrols Farm, Taunton with no onward chain..Read more
The return of mortgage products
Thu 11 Jun 2020
Mortgage products are returning following a collapse in availability during lockdown. 77% of mortgage brokers expect lending to return to pre-pandemic levels within nine months.Read more
How comfortable are vendors with physical viewings in their homes?
Wed 03 Jun 2020
The recent Dataloft Homemover survey has bolstered reports of growing momentum in the housing market. The vast majority of vendors who were considering selling their homes before lockdown, still plan to do so..Read more
Covid-19 Homemover initial views post-lockdown
Fri 29 May 2020
Dataloft Homemover Survey gauged the initial views from potential buyers and seller following the re-opening of the housing market..Read more
Covid 19 - How have home buyer requirements changed?
Thu 28 May 2020
Dataloft Homemover survey revealed that just under half of buyers’ home requirements have changed as a direct result of lockdown and Covid-19..Read more
Sales continued in April, despite lockdown
Fri 22 May 2020
Despite full lockdown across the housing market in April, more than 46,000 residential properties completed during the month on a seasonally adjusted basis..Read more
Greener, safer transport
Thu 21 May 2020
The government has announced investment of £250 million into greener transport. Encouraging pop-up cycle lanes, wider pavements, safer junctions, school streets and bus only corridors..Read more
Covid-19 Update
Wed 13 May 2020
We are currently working hard to plan our full return to the office and viewings. .Read more
Missing the office?
Tue 12 May 2020
Covid-19 has meant many people have had to work from home. Only 19% of office workers want to spend the majority of their time working from home and normally only 1.7 million people do..Read more
75th VE Day Anniversary
Wed 06 May 2020
Friday 8th May marks 75th anniversary of VE Day, a day to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the Second World War generation and to reflect on how our lives have changed..Read more
Covid-19: Scenario planning – how might transaction volumes pan out in 2020?
Fri 01 May 2020
Today we've been taking a look at how the market may unfold for the rest of the 2020. This week the phones and email have been a lot busier and there certainly seems to be more positivity in the market..Read more
Agent reveals ‘After Lockdown’ safe way of selling homes
Mon 27 Apr 2020
One of the few agents anywhere in the British Isles who has returned to something like normal working has revealed new guidelines showing how it is possible to do the job safely. .Read more
Board games for new times
Fri 24 Apr 2020
What games have you been playing to pass the time?.Read more
Ware & Co Covid-19 update
Thu 19 Mar 2020
We would like to reassure all our clients, tenants and landlords that we are closely watching developments and updating our approach as appropriate..Read more
Housing Minister launches competition to deliver homes fit for the future
Tue 10 Mar 2020
Following the Government’s recent consultation on a new Future Homes Standard, which would require all new homes from 2025 to have 80 per cent fewer carbon emissions, designers and manufacturers are invited to share ideas for new low carbon, age-friendly homes. The homes should meet the needs of the country’s growing elderly generation and improve their quality of life. .Read more
Ware & Co have just won gold in The British Property Lettings Award for Taunton.
Wed 12 Feb 2020
Ware & Co have just won gold for The British Property Lettings Award for Taunton..Read more
Helping buyers choose the best option - conveyancer or solicitor
Tue 11 Feb 2020
Conveyancers and solicitors are vital to keeping the property purchase process on track, as well as a necessary part – but which is the most suitable to meet the needs of consumers? .Read more
January sales success
Thu 16 Jan 2020
We are pleased to show that not only is the local market moving well, but we are the leading agent in Taunton for sales agreed as of today (taken from Rightmoveplus stats 16.1.20) - no postcode changing or manipulation of figures required..Read more
2020 forecast of 2% price rise as election gives window of certainty
Mon 16 Dec 2019
2020 forecast of 2% price rise as election gives window of certainty .Read more
Prestine house close to Taunton Town Centre
Thu 05 Dec 2019
Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market an immaculately presented and deceptively spacious terrace house close to the centre of Taunton.Read more
CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY….
Fri 22 Nov 2019
We are delighted to announce our Christmas Giveaway with the opportunity to win a Christmas Hamper via three of our social media pages - Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. .Read more
Updated right to rent check guidance
Fri 11 Oct 2019
Guidance on conducting right to rent checks on nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the USA who have entered the UK through eGates as visitors has been updated. .Read more
Do you have a four plus bedroom home in Cotford St. Luke to sell?
Thu 19 Sep 2019
Do you have a four plus bedroom home in Cotford St. Luke to sell?. Call us now. We have applicants waiting..Read more
The number of prospective buyers increased in July
Mon 09 Sep 2019
The number of prospective buyers increased in July, the latest NAEA Propertymark Housing Market Reports shows, with demand also up year-on-year. .Read more
Mortgage approvals soar to decade-high in July
Tue 27 Aug 2019
Mortgage approvals soar to decade-high in July.Read more
Ware & Company sponsor Taunton RFC
Mon 19 Aug 2019
Ware & Company are proud to sponsor Taunton RFC for the forthcoming 2019/2020 season..Read more
Superb family house on the northern outskirts of Taunton
Wed 07 Aug 2019
Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market a superb detached family home in Feversham Way, Taunton.Read more
Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM
Tue 23 Jul 2019
Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister..Read more
David Ware, The founder of Ware & Company has sadly passed away
Tue 09 Jul 2019
We are deeply saddened to make the announcement that the founder of Ware & Co, David Ware, passed away on 23rd June 2019..Read more
Stunning bungalow in Trull
Thu 04 Jul 2019
Ware & Company are proud to market this immaculately presented detached bungalow in the sought after village of Trull. .Read more
Ware & Co welcome two new members of staff to the team
Fri 24 May 2019
Ware & Co welcome two new members of staff to the team.Read more
Our office refit is nearly completed
Wed 24 Apr 2019
Our office refit is nearly complete..Read more
Ware & Company are expanding!
Mon 15 Apr 2019
We're expanding and we are now looking to recruit an experienced property manager to join our busy lettings team..Read more
Kingston St. Mary renovation project
Mon 18 Mar 2019
New to the market this week is this exciting renovation project in Kingston St. Mary..Read more
Marketing Properties for Sale
Tue 26 Feb 2019
We have listed the 2nd highest amount of properties for sale on Rightmove in the Taunton area this month.Read more
Four bedroom semi detached home with no onward chain
Wed 06 Feb 2019
Four bedroom semi detached home with no onward chain.Read more
Coming Soon - 4 bedroom detached house in Peile Drive
Wed 02 Jan 2019
COMING SOON - A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious detached executive style house in Peile Drive, off Kingston Road with no onward chain.Read more
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Mon 24 Dec 2018
Ware & Co would like to wish all their past and present clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year..Read more
Christmas Hamper Giveaway
Thu 20 Dec 2018
Congratulations to Claire Deverill for winning our Christmas Hamper giveaway..Read more
Could the 100% mortgage be about to make a comeback?
Tue 20 Nov 2018
Key industry body, the Building Societies Association (BSA), has advocated for lenders to consider bringing back 100 per cent mortgages, as a way to combat falling home ownership among young people. .Read more
Pristine family home in Bathpool
Thu 15 Nov 2018
Ware & Co are pleased to offer this pristine four bedroom, three storey family home to the market in Bathpool at £279,950..Read more
Superb family home in Winston Close
Mon 22 Oct 2018
This superb family home which has been extended and refitted comes to the market in Winston Close with NO ONWARD CHAIN..Read more
Superbly updated family home in French Weir
Wed 10 Oct 2018
Ware & Co are pleased to bring to the market a superbly updated and extended family home in the highly favoured French Weir are of Taunton..Read more
Government announce housing delivery fund
Fri 21 Sep 2018
Today, the Government announced a £1.9 billion investment to tackle issues on potential housing sites and get homes built in areas where they are needed the most. .Read more
Customers increasingly want face-to-face contact with agents
Wed 05 Sep 2018
New research suggests that there is still real value in estate agents having a high street presence, with more than half of consumers in the UK preferring to communicate with agents face-to-face. .Read more
Congratulations Clare
Thu 16 Aug 2018
Congratulations to Clare Westcott who was our lucky winner.Read more
When it comes to social media, we've got all bases covered!
Thu 19 Jul 2018
When it comes to social media, we've got all bases covered!.Read more
Online vs. High Street Estate Agents
Tue 17 Jul 2018
Online vs. High Street Estate Agents Which one will get you the best price? .Read more
Detached bungalow in Staplegrove with a swimming pool
Mon 16 Jul 2018
Ware & Co are selling a detached bungalow in Staplegrove Village with good sized gardens and a heated swimming pool..Read more
Japanese knotweed might not be scourge that home owners and estate agents dread
Mon 09 Jul 2018
Japanese knotweed, the scourge of a number of home sellers and a well-known deal-breaker, may not be as harmful as previously thought..Read more
Superb bungalow with no onward chain
Wed 04 Jul 2018
Ware & Co are delighted to bring to the market this fantastic bungalow standing on the far northern outskirts of Taunton..Read more
Immaculate 3 storey family home for sale
Wed 20 Jun 2018
Ware & Co are pleased to bring this wonderful three storey family home to the market.Read more
What does the future hold for commonhold?
Mon 18 Jun 2018
In recent years thousands of cases have come to light where punitive clauses and escalating fees have left leasehold homeowners tenants in their own properties..Read more
HOUSING MARKET SWINGS BACK IN THE FAVOUR OF SELLERS
Thu 14 Jun 2018
HOUSING MARKET SWINGS BACK IN THE FAVOUR OF SELLERS.Read more
Fabulous home in Hoveland Park
Thu 14 Jun 2018
Ware & Co are proud to bring to the market this wonderful detached four double bedroom home with no onward chain - £415,000..Read more
Fantastic Firepool apartment for sale
Wed 23 May 2018
Ware and Co are pleased to bring to the market this stunning ground floor apartment with a large balcony .Read more
Stunning Bishops Hull bungalow
Fri 04 May 2018
New to the market this week with Ware & Company is this stunning detached bungalow in Bishops Hull..Read more
Annual pace of house price growth picks up again as number of homes for sale stay at ‘desperately’ low level
Mon 30 Apr 2018
Annual pace of house price growth picks up again as number of homes for sale stay at ‘desperately’ low level.Read more
Ruishton family home with no onward chain
Wed 18 Apr 2018
A spacious three bedroom family home in Ruishton, Taunton with no onward chain.Read more
Taunton Town Quiz
Mon 09 Apr 2018
Ware & Co are delighted to announce and congratulate the winner of our recently run Town Quiz.Read more
Spring Statement highlights
Fri 23 Mar 2018
Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled his first Spring Statement today, announcing new measures to help build the homes the country needs. .Read more
For Sale: Superb five double bedroom home in Staplegrove Road
Fri 16 Mar 2018
A superb five double bedroom three storey family home in Staplegrove Road has come to the market with Ware & Company with the added benefit of no onward chain..Read more
Have you seen our fantastic property tours?
Wed 14 Mar 2018
We are proud to announce that all of our sales properties now come with property video tours....Read more
Detached 3 bedroom family home in Monkton Heathfield
Thu 15 Feb 2018
Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this spacious three bedroom detached family home in Monkton Heathfield..Read more
Taunton Town Charity Quiz
Mon 29 Jan 2018
Ware & Co are delighted to be running a Fun & Challenging Taunton Town Charity Quiz for people to take part in.Read more
A buoyant start to the new year
Wed 24 Jan 2018
A buoyant start to the new year has seen an unusually high number of sales for the month of January..Read more
Martin Jacobs joins the sales team
Wed 29 Nov 2017
Martin Jacobs joins the Ware & Co sales team .Read more
12-month countdown to escape second home stamp duty
Sat 25 Nov 2017
26 November 2018 is a key date when it comes to sidestepping the Government's 3% stamp duty..Read more
Fantastic family home in a sought after location
Sat 14 Oct 2017
A fantastic family home for sale with a superb garden in the favoured village of Ruishton.Read more
Parking spaces in central Taunton
Wed 04 Oct 2017
Great opportunity to rent parking spaces in central Taunton.Read more
We are looking for a Sales Negotiator
Tue 26 Sep 2017
We are seeking a full time sales negotiator to join our team.Read more
Simply stunning!
Wed 23 Aug 2017
Stunning first floor apartment for sale in the prestigious Cedar Falls Health Farm with no onward chain.Read more
Come and Join us at Taunton Live this weekend.
Thu 27 Jul 2017
Come and join us at Taunton Live this weekend. Taunton's very own performing and creative arts festival..Read more
Fantastic sales period leads to property shortage
Fri 14 Jul 2017
Fantastic sales period leads to property shortage.Read more
Immaculate detached village property for sale
Sun 07 May 2017
New to market this week with Ware & Company is this beautifully presented detached family home competitively priced at £295,000..Read more
NUMBER OF HOUSE SALES AGREED REACHES TEN YEAR HIGH
Thu 30 Mar 2017
NUMBER OF HOUSE SALES AGREED REACHES TEN YEAR HIGH .Read more
Lending to First-time buyers rises to a new high
Wed 15 Feb 2017
Mortgage lending to First time buyers is at a new high since 1974..Read more
75% of our stock now sold stc
Fri 09 Dec 2016
75% of our stock now sold stc. We urgently need new stock to meet a high demand..Read more
Another four more properties sold stc this week!
Fri 11 Nov 2016
Another four more properties sold stc keeps us at the top end of the Rightmove sale agreed chart this week!.Read more
Spacious home in Staplegrove Park
Tue 11 Oct 2016
New on the market this week with Ware & Company is this spacious four bedroom detached home in Staplegrove Park..Read more
Have you got our app yet?
Fri 30 Sep 2016
Ware & Co are proud to announce their new mobile app that will sit on your desktop/homepage..Read more
1 in 10 Britons would sacrifice windows for lower house prices
Mon 26 Sep 2016
Running water, windows and ceiling lighting feature among the ‘home essentials’ Britons would ditch in a bid to make property prices more affordable, a new poll of would-be homeowners has revealed. .Read more
We are looking for an Office/Lettings Administrator to join our team
Thu 28 Jul 2016
Ware & Co are looking for a new team member.Read more
Mortgage war as ten-year rates plunge to just 2.39pc
Tue 05 Jul 2016
Mortgage war as ten-year rates plunge to just 2.39pc.Read more
Why Use a NAEA or ARLA Registered Agent?
Tue 28 Jun 2016
As there is no mandatory regulation of estate agents in the United Kingdom, how is a buyer or renter expected to know which estate agents are qualified and fully trained? That’s where the NAEA and ARLA come in. .Read more
Boost for first-time buyers as mortgage rates battle hots up
Wed 22 Jun 2016
A boost for first-time buyers as mortgage rates battle hots up.Read more
Spacious flat in a highly favoured area
Fri 10 Jun 2016
New to the market with Ware & Company is this fantastic first floor apartment situated off the highly favoured Trull Road..Read more
Sales success
Wed 04 May 2016
The first quarter of 2016 has seen a return to confidence in the sales market....Read more
Celebrating 30 years
Thu 07 Apr 2016
It’s our 30th birthday and you’re all invited to celebrate with us..Read more
Fantastic six bedroom home in a popular village location
Thu 31 Mar 2016
New to the market this week with Ware & Company is this superb six bedroom detached family home situated on the outskirts of Cotford St. Luke..Read more
"I am very happy to recommend Ware and Co who have sold and let several properties for me. They offer a very well run estate agency service and their lettings team are very efficient and attentive."