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HOUSE PRICE GROWTH HOLDS UP

21/04/26

UK annual house price growth rose to 2.2% in March, up from 1.0% in February, suggesting the market regained some momentum after a slowdown at the ...

YOU COMPLETE ME

13/02/26

Roses are red, violets are blue, and Valentine’s Day is a popular time to find a home, too.

COULD 2026 BE THE YEAR YOU MAKE THE MOVE?

07/01/26

A new year is when many of us set big life goals – and for UK homeowners, moving home is often one of them. In fact, around 1 in 5 homeowners wante...

PRICE IT RIGHT FROM THE START

26/11/25

Across the UK, the average difference between the initial asking price of a property and it’s final asking price is -2%.

REGIONAL PRICE TRENDS

17/11/25

There is a current air of caution in the residential sales market, primarily due to the forthcoming Budget and anticipated tax increases. The parts...

PUMPKIN POWER

28/10/25

It’s the season for pumpkins – one of autumn’s favourite decorations and a wonderfully versatile ingredient.

CHASING CATCHMENTS

10/09/25

For many families, the school run now starts long before the first bell – with a hunt for the right postcode.

UNEXPECTEDLY REAVAILABLE DUE TO CHAIN COLLASPE

30/07/25

STUNNING COTTAGE FOR SALE ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF NORTH NEWTON

18/07/25

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this stunning detached cottage located moments away from the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal with a f...

WIMBLEDON WEALTH

11/07/25

Wimbledon is officially in full swing – the world’s oldest tennis tournament, first held in 1877 on the grass courts of the All England Club.

CASH BUYERS COOLDOWN

01/07/25

The share of cash buyers in Great Britain has declined, with 27% of sales currently cash-funded compared to 33% a year earlier.

SUMMER SOLSTICE

20/06/25

The Summer Solstice, which marks the longest day of the year, is celebrated around the world.

COMING SOON - 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN NORTON FITZWARREN

19/06/25

This superbly presented four bedroom detached house situated in the quiet residential setting of Ellis Grove in the popular village of Norton Fitzw...

STUNNING HOME FOR SALE IN RUISHTON

13/06/25

We’re delighted to bring to market this extended and superbly presented detached three-bedroom home, tucked away in the sought-after village of Rui...

RURAL PRICE RISES

11/06/25

Rural property prices have grown by 23% over the past five years, outpacing the 18% increase seen in urban areas.

FIRST TIME BUYER LOCATIONS RANKED

11/06/25

For the first time, the Office for National Statistics has released first-time buyer data to a local authority level.

HOME SALES RUNNING AT FASTEST RATE SINCE 2021

03/06/25

The number of sales agreed in May is running at its fastest rate in four years since the pandemic boom of 2021.

SOLD IN JUST 36 DAYS

16/05/25

Homes took an average of 36 days to sell in April, quicker than earlier in the year. In the first 3 months of the year, homes took an average 38 da...

TERRACED HOME ON TOP

29/04/25

The average house price in the UK rose to £268,319 in February, a 5.4% year-on-year increase, the highest rate since December 2022

A CRACKING 2.3 BILLION IS SPENT ON EASTER

19/04/25

UK consumers are projected to shell out £2.3 billion on Easter goodies, with over 40% of shoppers egg-specting to spend more than last year.

QUARTERLY BAROMETER

16/04/25

This quarterly Opinion Poll tracks sentiment in the housing market, based on the experience of estate agents across the UK.

SPRING STATEMENT

28/03/25

A bright spot in the otherwise rather gloomy Spring Statement (the economic growth forecast was halved to 1% for 2025) were new numbers from the Of...

STUNNING 5 DOUBLE BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE IN WATERLEAZE

18/03/25

This impressive and spacious five-bedroom detached home, set over three floors, is situated in the sought-after Maidenbrook area of Taunton. Boasti...

IMMACULATE HOME FOR SALE IN WELLESLEY STREET

13/03/25

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this spacious beautifully modernised terrace house in Wellesley Street, Taunton

UPTICK IN MORTGAGE APPROVALS

12/03/25

Mortgage approvals in January were 18% higher than a year earlier, as buyers look to secure properties before the nil-rate threshold for stamp duty...

FIRST TIME BUYERS MAKE A COME BACK

25/02/25

The number of first-time buyers entering the property ladder has jumped by almost a fifth in 2024 vs 2023, to 341,068

GOOD NEWS ON MORTGAGE RATES

17/02/25

A couple of the major lenders have launched mortgage deals with interest rates of less than 4% (60% loan to value).

COMING SOON IN ACACIA GARDENS, BATHPOOL

12/02/25

COMING SOON - A stunning four bedroom detached family home in the ever sought after Acacia Gardens in Bathpool benefiting from no onward chain.

CASH SALES FALL BACK

03/02/25

In 2023, there was a particularly strong presence of cash buyers (not requiring a mortgage): 34% of sales England and Wales were for cash, compared...

ECONOMIC EXPECTATIONS

29/01/25

Amidst conflicting news reports, the latest economic forecasts from HM Treasury, released in the past few days, provide a clearer outlook for both ...

GOLF GAINS

23/01/25

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president. As a real estate developer, Trump began acquiring and building golf courses in 1999. Curre...

FORECAST OUTLOOK 2025

30/12/24

As a new year begins, it is a good time to think about what lies ahead for the housing market.

HOUSING MARKET ENDS 2024 IN A MUCH STRONGER PLACE THAN IT...

27/12/24

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the improvement in the housing market since the start of the year. More positive underlying economic and fi...

BOXING DAY BOUNCE

25/12/24

In recent years, a 'Boxing Day bounce' has been observed by property portals, with households planning to move in the new year starting their onlin...

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS 2024

17/12/24

Our Christmas opening hours

TENURE LENGTH RISES

16/12/24

The current average length of tenure for private renters in their current home is 4.6 years. This has been creeping upwards, going back 10–15 years...

FIRST TIME BUYERS ARE GETTING OLDER

10/12/24

There were 975,000 First-time Buyers in England in the 3 years to 2023/4 according to the latest English Housing Survey.

A TREE-MENDOUS TRADITION

05/12/24

Around 7 million Christmas trees are grown in the UK every year. Growing that many festive firs takes about 2,240 hectares of land, equivalent to 1...

SLOWING PIPELINE

04/12/24

The latest Home Builders Federation’s Housing Pipeline Report has found that the number of units and sites gaining planning approval have continued...

STUNNING COACH HOUSE TO RENT ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF MILVERTON

13/11/24

Ware & Company are thrilled to bring to the rental market this fantastic coach house situated in a stunning location enjoying far reacing views tow...

SALES SURGE

23/10/24

Falling mortgage rates are helping boost sales levels. There were 332,200 sales agreed across the UK in Q3 2024, 23% above the same period last year.

BETTER INFLATION DATA GIVES MORE SCOPE TO CUT INTEREST RATES

21/10/24

New inflation data showed the current rate is 1.7% (on the CPI measure). Inflation being back under target gives the Bank of England more scope on ...

SUPERB REFURBISHED COTTAGE FOR SALE IN NORTON FITZWARREN

18/10/24

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this superb refurbished three bedroom semi detached cottage in Norton Fitzwarren

HOUSE PRICE RELATIONSHIP WITH CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

07/10/24

Despite the September fall in consumer confidence, levels remain well above the lows of 2022.

ENDING THE WEEK ON A HIGH WITH THREE COMPLETIONS

27/09/24

Ending the week on a high with three completions

BANK OF ENGLAND RATES

23/09/24

The Bank of England voted to keep rates at 5% in the September meeting, having cut them in August, stating more cuts are on the cards if inflation ...

2024 MEDIUM-TERM OUTLOOK

26/06/24

Mid year is a good time to reflect on the market outlook for the rest of 2024 and beyond. Notably, recent revisions to house price forecasts show a...

MARKET OUTLOOK FOR 2024

12/06/24

The European Central Bank cut its central bank rate on 6th June. It is the first cut in nearly 5 years and ahead of the US which, like the UK, is y...

CASH IS KING

23/05/24

There is a strong presence of cash buyers in the market. 35% of sales in Great Britain are currently cash, compared to 30% the same month the year ...

SUPERB FAMILY HOME FOR SALE IN GALMINGTON

16/05/24

We are pleased to bring to the market this superb semi detached family home located on Galmington Road on a generous garden plot.

MARKET OUTLOOK

09/04/24

February 2024 mortgage approvals levels were 40% above their level in February 2023.

20% MORE HOMES FOR SALE

08/04/24

There are a fifth (20%) more homes available for sale compared to the same time last year, boosting buyer choice.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

30/03/24

The Easter Bunny is hopping into action this year, dropping off over 80 million easter eggs that are sold in the UK each year

SUPERB BUNGALOW FOR SALE IN ORCHARD GREEN

28/03/24

Available with no onward chain, this spacious detached bungalow on the northern outskirts of Taunton offers a great sized interior and an even bett...

WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY FOR BUYERS

22/03/24

The average price of a property coming to market has risen by 1.5%, compared to a historic average uplift of 1% for March and taking it to £368,118...

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME IN NORTON FITZWARREN FOR SALE

08/03/24

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this spacious well presented detached family home in Norton Fitzwarren to the market.

SPRING BUDGET

07/03/24

The Spring Budget this year felt very much like a keep calm and carry on budget for the housing market. There were no dramatic policy announcements...

27.1% OF SALES TAKES PLACE IN SPRING

05/03/24

In the past five years (excluding 2020 due to Covid), springtime bloomed with 27% of home sales, the highest proportion of any of the four seasons.

COTTAGE FOR SALE A STONE'S THROW FROM VIVARY PARK

23/02/24

Located a stone's throw from Vivary Park is this renovated mid terrace house in Mount Street, available with no onward chain.

GARDEN ROOMS CAN ADD 5%

21/02/24

Spring is around the corner with seven-spot ladybirds, daffodils and snowdrops emerging across the country. Naturally our attention is turning to g...

WE'VE WON AGAIN

14/02/24

I'm immensely proud of our team for their continued professionalism and tailored personal service that each and every one of clients receive, and t...

INTEREST RATE OUTLOOK

05/02/24

The Bank of England held the Bank Rate at 5.25% in its February 2024 meeting. The Bank Rate has been at this level since August 2023

SURGE IN SALES AGREED

31/01/24

New sales agreed, a key measure of market confidence and activity, were up 13% in the first 3 weeks of January compared to the same period last year.

LANDLORDS INTENTIONS FOR 2024

24/01/24

Just one quarter (24%) of landlords intend to increase rents in 2024, while 68% intend to maintain them at current levels and 8% plan to reduce rents.

JANUARY JUMP IN ASKING PRICES

18/01/24

The average new seller asking price rose by 1.3%, the biggest price rise for January since 2020. This is over double the 20-year average of +0.6%.

LENDERS SLASH MORTGAGE RATES

16/01/24

Many big mortgage lenders are in fierce competition and slashing rates. The average five-year fix is now 5.55%, down from its peak of 6.37% in Augu...

MEDIUM-TERM OUTLOOK

04/01/24

Looking across the average of published house price forecasts, UK house prices are expected to soften marginally in 2024 (by an average -2.1%). Ren...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

22/12/23

OH! CHRISTMAS TREE

08/12/23

Resplendent with twinkling lights and cherished ornaments, the Christmas tree is a symbol of warmth, tradition, and the spirit of giving.

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME FOR SALE IN LAXTON CLOSE

07/12/23

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this very reasonably priced three bedroom family home standing at the head of a small cul de sac...

CONGRATULATIONS JADE AND OLA

05/12/23

Congratulations to Jade Adone AARLA on passing her Level 2 Award in Residential Property Management and Ola Kasprzyk ANAEA on passing her Level 2 A...

AUTUMN STATEMENT 2023

27/11/23

In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced support for low-income renters by raising the Local Housing Allowance to cover the lower 30% of r...

REASONS FOR RENTING

22/11/23

According to The Property Academy Renter Survey 2023, over a third of renters rent because they don’t have the deposit to buy a home.

COMMUNITY

15/11/23

World Kindness Day, celebrated annually in November, is a day to celebrate and promote kindness in all forms, uniting people in kindness globally.

A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED FAMILY HOME FOR SALE IN HATCH BEAU...

10/11/23

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this substantial detached family home situated on the outskirts of Hatch Beauchamp and available ...

FIRST-TIME BUYER FUNDING

09/11/23

The average deposit paid by a first-time buyer was £43,693. Perhaps unsurprisingly, almost two-thirds (63%) were in the top 40% income bracket.

FRENCH WEIR RETIREMENT APARTMENT FOR SALE

08/11/23

Nestled in a small retirement development in the sought after French Weir area of Taunton is this purpose built one bedroom ground floor apartment ...

INTEREST RATES CLOSE TO PEAK

03/11/23

The Bank of England held the bank rate at 5.25% in their November 2023 meeting. Interest rates, through mortgage affordability, are a key deteminan...

SPREADING THE LOAD

01/11/23

First-time buyers, faced with the rising costs of getting on the housing ladder, are finding ways to offset the increases by taking longer mor...

SCARY STREET NAMES DON'T SPOOK BUYERS

31/10/23

Halloween is big business and the UK is projected to spend over £1bn with more than 56% of the population taking part in the fun.

RENTAL AFFORDABILITY

24/10/23

Although earnings in the south of England are generally higher than in other parts of the country, anyone needing to rent a home, will have to give...

STUNNING VILLAGE HOME WITH A NEW ASKING PRICE

18/10/23

A beautifully presented village home on the outskirts of Norton Fitzwarren, situated close to good schooling, shops and delightful countryside walks.

EPC ESSENTIALS

17/10/23

The regulation to require all newly rented properties to have an EPC rating of at least C by 2025 has been scrapped.

DEMAND PRESSURES CONTINUE TO DRIVE RENTS HIGHER

16/10/23

Almost one in six rental transactions in 2023 have been agreed at above the asking rent, compared to less than one in 15 in 2019, according to new ...

SOLD STC IN JUST 48 HOURS! - SIMILAR GENUINELY NEEDED

12/10/23

We're proud to announce the sale of this fantastic semi detached bungalow in the Parkfield area of Taunton in just 48 hours!

MARKET OUTLOOK

09/10/23

Interest rates are deemed to be at, or close to their peak so any improvement should start to lift sentiment.

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF NORTON FITZWARREN

06/10/23

We're thrilled to offer this immculately presented family home on the outskirts of Norton Fitzwarren, overlooking a brook and greenery to the front...

MORE RENTERS ARE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

05/10/23

Newly released data from the 2021 census shows that there were significant changes in the make-up of people living in the private rental sector in ...

STUNNING BUNGALOW FOR SALE IN STAPLEGROVE

03/10/23

We are proud to bring to the market this superb detached bungalow standing on the outskirts of Staplegrove village.

A HOME SHARED....

27/09/23

The cast of Friends were role models for a generation, living the dream in a shared apartment. There are over half a million 'Homes in Multiple Occ...

STUNNING RENTAL COTTAGE IN HENLADE

25/09/23

The lettings team at Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this well presented and spacious semi detached cottage in Henlade with drive...

MORE MORTGAGE CHOICES

20/09/23

The number of mortgage products available has risen to 5,338, its highest level since February 2022, and more than double the availability seen in ...

SUPERB TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR SALE IN FRENCH WEIR

19/09/23

We're delighted to bring to the market this superb first floor apartment in the highly favoured French Weir area of Taunton.

TRANSACTIONS AND PRICES

18/09/23

There were just over one million residential sales across England and Wales in the year to end July. This is -11.4% below the volume a year ago.

TWO BEDROOM HOME IN BLACKBROOK FOR SALE

15/09/23

New to the market this week is this well presented two bedroom house nestled in a small cul de sac in Blackbrook.

CHANGING LEVEL OF HOMEOWNERSHIP AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

08/09/23

Well under half of today’s young adults own their own home (41% of those aged 25–34). Although this has not changed much in the last decade, it was...

MORTGAGE APPROVALS

05/09/23

Mortgage approvals lead trends in residential sales activity by around 3 months. As such, mortgage approvals will be a key leading indicator to mon...

EARLY SIGNALS OF DEMAND IN THE RENTAL MARKET

29/08/23

Interest in finding a new rental home is distinctly seasonal, with periods of high and low interest coinciding with holidays and other events.

AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

25/08/23

We are pleased to bring to the market this spacious well presented family home in Bramley Road, Taunton.

HONEY, I'M HOME

16/08/23

World Honey Bee Day is on the third Saturday in August and brings a buzzing celebration for beekeepers, honey lovers, and all things blooming.

HOUSING AND WIDER ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

14/08/23

Monitoring the outlook of various economic indicators gives us a good view on both the current and future direction of the UK’s housing market.

NEW PROPERTIES TO THE MARKET THIS WEEK

10/08/23

A well presented and deceptively spacious four bedroom detached home in Saffron Close, Taunton at £375,000.

DEPOSITS VARY BY REGION FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS

08/08/23

To buy a home in the UK, first-time buyers have an average deposit of between £26,400 and £144,500.

PLAYING THE LONG GAME

25/07/23

The Ashes are over for another year but with the cricket season still very much in play, we take a nostalgic look at changes in the housing market ...

AN IMMACULATELY PRESENTED HOME IN NORTON FITZWARREN

22/07/23

Ware and Company are pleased to bring to the market this immaculately presented and spacious three bedroom family home located on the outskirts of ...

SWAP RATES TREND LOWERS

21/07/23

Swap rates give us a good indication of changes to come in mortgage costs – reflecting the cost of borrowing for lenders.

DOWNSIZING?

19/07/23

Over 8.1 million owner occupiers in England and Wales now own their homes outright.

EXTENDED SEMI DETACHED HOME IN BISHOPS LYDEARD FOR SALE

18/07/23

New this week to the market with us is this extended semi detached family home on the outskirts of Bishops Lydeard

PORTFOLIO LANDLORDS STILL LOOKING TO EXPAND

17/07/23

More than a quarter of landlords who own five or more properties are planning to increase their portfolio over the next year, while one in five who...

A DELIGHTFUL SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME IN CHEDDON ROAD

12/07/23

New to the market this week with us is this spacious semi detached family home in Cheddon Road, Taunton.

FIRST FINISHERS PRICE IT RIGHT

11/07/23

Property prices have moderated and while demand remains across the market, sensible and realistic initial pricing impacts on sales success.

PUNNETS VERSUS PROPERTY

05/07/23

The 136th Wimbledon Championship is underway. The All England Club is set to host around 800 players, 679 matches and over half a million spectator...

INTEREST ONLY MORTGAGES DECLINING BUT MAY SEE A RESURGENCE

04/07/23

The era of more prudent mortgage lending since the Global Financial Crisis means that interest-only mortgages have become a much smaller proportion...

MANY HOMES EXEMPT FROM STAMP DUTY

28/06/23

In the past year more than 60% of homes in Wales and nearly half (48%) of homes in England (excluding London) bought by home movers have been exemp...

A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED DETACHED HOUSE FOR SALE IN CASHFO...

22/06/23

An immaculately presented detached family residence standing in a convenient location for good schooling and access to the Town centre and main art...

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE REFILL REVOLUTION

16/06/23

Did you know you can refill your water bottle in our office?

STUNNING PERIOD HOME IN SOUTH STREET FOR SALE

14/06/23

New to the market today is this fantastic three bedroom period home in South Street, Taunton.

WHO BUYS A RENTAL PROPERTY?

13/06/23

Buy-to-let investors remain an important sector of the market. Close to 30% of agents state that when a rental property is put up for sale the most...

A STUNNING REFURBISHED FAMILY HOME IN RUISHTON

12/06/23

Ware & company are pleased to bring to the market this stunning semi detached family home in Ruishton that has been refurbished to a high standard ...

I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE

07/06/23

National Bike Week (5 June – 11 June 2023) celebrates over 12,500 miles of national cycle routes in the UK.

PROPERTY PRICES BLOOM IN FLORAL ADDRESSES

24/05/23

Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 110th year, with thousands of plants and flowers on display for garden lovers.

SUPERB FAMILY HOME IN CASHFORD GATE

23/05/23

We are pleased to bring to the market this detached former show home in Cashford Gate, Taunton.

GIFTED MONEY

18/05/23

£17 billion is gifted, or informally loaned each year, of which over half is used for property purchase or improvement (The Institute of Fiscal Stu...

STUNNING REFURBISHED FAMILY HOME IN CREECH ST. MICHAEL

16/05/23

New to the market is this spacious semi detached house on the outskirts of Creech St. Michael

MORTGAGE RATES FALLEN DESPITE INTEREST RATE RISES

13/05/23

Analysis of mortgage interest rates in recent times shows that while the base rate of interest has risen, mortgage rates for those seeking to purch...

A SPACIOUS DETACHED HOME IN RUISHTON PRESENTED TO A HIGH ...

12/05/23

A superb detached family home located in a small cul de sac on the outskirts of Ruishton

A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED HOME IN ALFRED ...

11/05/23

Ware and Company are pleased to bring to the market this deceptively spacious and well presented two reception, three bedroom family home in Alfred...

HOME UPGRADES TO ADD VALUE

10/05/23

Adding value to your home is a key consideration for many home owners.

FIT FOR A KING

05/05/23

Charles III, King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms will be crowned at a ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May. This wi...

55 DAYS TO A FULL HOUSE

27/04/23

At 55 days, the average time taken to sell a property (from listing to sold subject to contract) is nearly two weeks faster than the last so-called...

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM YOUR AGENT?

24/04/23

Professionalism and knowledge top the reasons of why prospective vendors choose their agents, irrespective of age or how experienced a seller may be.

THREE BRITISH PROPERTY AWARDS IN FOUR YEARS!

19/04/23

We are proud to announce that we have won another British Property Award this year, this time in the Regional Finals for Somerset.

OPEN PLAN LIVING DRIVES HUGE CHANGE

14/04/23

Open-plan living has become a huge trend over recent times for both renovations and new build housing. Fewer walls create additional light and spac...

UK EASTER EGG SPEND

04/04/23

An egg-stimated 80 million Easter eggs are sold in the UK each year. Based on an average cost of £5.18 per egg, this egg-quates to an egg-spenditur...

ATTENTION FIRST TIME BUYERS OR INVESTORS

31/03/23

New to the market this week with us is this smart well presented two bedroom home in Bluebell Close in the Dowsland area of Taunton.

WORKING FROM HOME

24/03/23

44% of people continue to work from home, either full time or on a hybrid basis, according to the latest data released by the Office for National S...

SPRING FORWARD FOR HOME SALES

22/03/23

Mid-March marks the start of spring, long acknowledged as the best time to sell your home.

TOP OF THE CHARTS

21/03/23

Another great week for sales, topping the Rightmove chart for the Taunton area.

PRICE IT RIGHT

16/03/23

With price sensitivity increasingly evident in the property market, understanding local market conditions and pricing realistically are essential t...

A REFURBISHED BUNGALOW FOR SALE IN CREECH HEATHFIELD

13/03/23

A superb semi detached bungalow in Creech Heathfield, presented in immaculate refurbished order throughout and with drive parking and a garage.

SUPERB END OF TERRACE REGENCY STYLE HOUSE IN FRENCH WEIR ...

10/03/23

Located in the highly favoured French Weir area of Taunton, just moments away from the recreational park and Taunton town centre, this extremely sp...

STUNNING EXTENDED HOUSE FOR SALE IN CREECH ST MICHAEL

07/03/23

Marketed this week with us is this refurbished and well presented detached family house that has in recent years been extended to add additional li...

MORE MORTGAGE PRODUCT CHOICE

01/03/23

Across the mortgage market product choice is increasing. According to Moneyfacts there are more than 4,300 different deals available.

MAKING SENSE OF CENSUS 2021

28/02/23

The 2021 census reports that just over 1 million more households live in accommodation classed as being under occupied than in 2011. This is 69% of...

WE WON AGAIN!

22/02/23

We're thrilled to announce that we have won GOLD at this year's British Property Awards for the second time in three years!.

62 FLIPPING DAYS TO SELL

21/02/23

You batter be ready as Pancake Day takes place 47 days before Easter Sunday, 15 days under the average 62 days Rightmove report it takes to secure ...

NEW SALES INSTRUCTION IN CREECH ST. MICHAEL

17/02/23

A spacious double fronted detached family house on the outskirts of Creech St. Michael, Taunton for sale at £350,000.

LUCKY NUMBER 7

16/02/23

Seven. Considered by many a lucky number, and as a homeowner if you stay in a property for 7 years it is likely to have risen in value.

SUPERB FAMILY HOME FOR SALE IN RUISHTON

15/02/23

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a smart well presented family home in Ruishton, Taunton.

ANOTHER WEEK, ANOTHER STUNNING KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM!

14/02/23

We are thrilled to bring to the market this stunning family home in Belvedere Road

HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE WITH YOUR HOME?

10/02/23

Buying a home is like falling in love. You can expect to go through the same ups and downs, emotional tugs and pulls, and even similar stages.

STUNNING EXTENDED HOUSE IN LANSDOWNE ROAD FOR SALE

09/02/23

Another great instruction this week, this time in Lansdowne Road, Taunton, with one of the best extension/refurbs you are likely to see this year!

STUNNING FAMILY HOUSE FOR SALE IN FRENCH WEIR

08/02/23

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this stunning three storey family home in French Weir Avenue

ANOTHER 5* REVIEW

02/02/23

Ware & Company have received another 5* review on Google.

HOUSES STILL MOST POPULAR WITH NEW BUYERS

31/01/23

Houses remain the most popular choice for new buyers, but the proportion of prospective purchasers looking for apartments is on the rise.

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.

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

08/12/22

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

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...

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...