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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.

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

17/08/20

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

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...

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...

How far do tenants move?

22/06/20

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% m...

Three year refund window leeway for Higher rates of Stamp...

18/06/20

Due to the restrictions placed on the housing market during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has recognised some people have been unable to se...

Superb extended home in Norton Fitzwarren

17/06/20

New to the market with Ware & Company is this fantastic four bedroom family home on the outskirts of Norton Fitzwarren.

Father's day: no place like home

16/06/20

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 you...

Superb family home with no onward chain

13/06/20

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this superb detached family home in Nerrols Farm, Taunton with no onward chain.

The return of mortgage products

11/06/20

Mortgage products are returning following a collapse in availability during lockdown. 77% of mortgage brokers expect lending to return to pre-pande...

How comfortable are vendors with physical viewings in the...

03/06/20

The recent Dataloft Homemover survey has bolstered reports of growing momentum in the housing market. The vast majority of vendors who were conside...

Covid-19 Homemover initial views post-lockdown

29/05/20

Dataloft Homemover Survey gauged the initial views from potential buyers and seller following the re-opening of the housing market.

Covid 19 - How have home buyer requirements changed?

28/05/20

Dataloft Homemover survey revealed that just under half of buyers’ home requirements have changed as a direct result of lockdown and Covid-19.

Sales continued in April, despite lockdown

22/05/20

Despite full lockdown across the housing market in April, more than 46,000 residential properties completed during the month on a seasonally adjust...

Greener, safer transport

21/05/20

The government has announced investment of £250 million into greener transport. Encouraging pop-up cycle lanes, wider pavements, safer junctions, s...

Covid-19 Update

13/05/20

We are currently working hard to plan our full return to the office and viewings.

Missing the office?

12/05/20

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 an...

75th VE Day Anniversary

06/05/20

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 reflec...

Covid-19: Scenario planning - how might transaction volum...

01/05/20

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 the...

Agent reveals after Lockdown safe way of selling homes

27/04/20

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...

Board games for new times

24/04/20

What games have you been playing to pass the time?

Office contact update

24/03/20

Office contact update

Ware & Co Covid-19 update

19/03/20

We would like to reassure all our clients, tenants and landlords that we are closely watching developments and updating our approach as appropriate.

Housing Minister launches competition to deliver homes fi...

10/03/20

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 fewe...

Ware & Co have just won gold in The British Property Lett...

12/02/20

Ware & Co have just won gold for The British Property Lettings Award for Taunton.

Helping buyers choose the best option - conveyancer or so...

11/02/20

Conveyancers and solicitors are vital to keeping the property purchase process on track, as well as a necessary part - but which is the most suitab...

January sales success

16/01/20

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 f...

2020 forecast of 2% price rise as election gives window o...

16/12/19

2020 forecast of 2% price rise as election gives window of certainty

Prestine house close to Taunton Town Centre

05/12/19

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market an immaculately presented and deceptively spacious terrace house close to the centre of Taunton

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY….

22/11/19

We are delighted to announce our Christmas Giveaway with the opportunity to win a Christmas Hamper via three of our social media pages - Facebook, ...

Updated right to rent check guidance

11/10/19

Guidance on conducting right to rent checks on nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the USA who have ente...

Do you have a four plus bedroom home in Cotford St. Luke ...

19/09/19

Do you have a four plus bedroom home in Cotford St. Luke to sell?. Call us now. We have applicants waiting.

The number of prospective buyers increased in July

09/09/19

The number of prospective buyers increased in July, the latest NAEA Propertymark Housing Market Reports shows, with demand also up year-on-year.

Lost keys found

02/09/19

Lost Keys found in Taunton

Mortgage approvals soar to decade-high in July

27/08/19

Mortgage approvals soar to decade-high in July

Ware & Company sponsor Taunton RFC

19/08/19

Ware & Company are proud to sponsor Taunton RFC for the forthcoming 2019/2020 season.

Superb family house on the northern outskirts of Taunton

07/08/19

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market a superb detached family home in Feversham Way, Taunton

Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM

23/07/19

Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister.

David Ware, The founder of Ware & Company has sadly passe...

09/07/19

We are deeply saddened to make the announcement that the founder of Ware & Co, David Ware, passed away on 23rd June 2019.

Stunning bungalow in Trull

04/07/19

Ware & Company are proud to market this immaculately presented detached bungalow in the sought after village of Trull.

Ware & Co welcome two new members of staff to the team

24/05/19

Ware & Co welcome two new members of staff to the team

Our office refit is nearly completed

24/04/19

Our office refit is nearly complete.

Ware & Company are expanding!

15/04/19

We're expanding and we are now looking to recruit an experienced property manager to join our busy lettings team.

Kingston St. Mary renovation project

18/03/19

New to the market this week is this exciting renovation project in Kingston St. Mary.

Marketing Properties for Sale

26/02/19

We have listed the 2nd highest amount of properties for sale on Rightmove in the Taunton area this month

Market Activity

15/02/19

Our view of the current Taunton market

Four bedroom semi detached home with no onward chain

06/02/19

Four bedroom semi detached home with no onward chain

Coming Soon - 4 bedroom detached house in Peile Drive

02/01/19

COMING SOON - A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious detached executive style house in Peile Drive, off Kingston Road with no onward chain

A busy start to the new year

01/01/19

A busy start to the new year

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year

24/12/18

Ware & Co would like to wish all their past and present clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Christmas Hamper Giveaway

20/12/18

Congratulations to Claire Deverill for winning our Christmas Hamper giveaway.

A great week!

04/12/18

A great week for Ware & Company last week.

Could the 100% mortgage be about to make a comeback?

20/11/18

Key industry body, the Building Societies Association (BSA), has advocated for lenders to consider bringing back 100 per cent mortgages, as a way t...

Pristine family home in Bathpool

15/11/18

Ware & Co are pleased to offer this pristine four bedroom, three storey family home to the market in Bathpool at £279,950.

INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY TIME!

06/11/18

INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY TIME!

Superb family home in Winston Close

22/10/18

This superb family home which has been extended and refitted comes to the market in Winston Close with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Superbly updated family home in French Weir

10/10/18

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.

Government announce housing delivery fund

21/09/18

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 n...

Customers increasingly want face-to-face contact with age...

05/09/18

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 pre...

Congratulations Clare

16/08/18

Congratulations to Clare Westcott who was our lucky winner

When it comes to social media, we've got all bases covered!

19/07/18

When it comes to social media, we've got all bases covered!

Online vs. High Street Estate Agents

17/07/18

Online vs. High Street Estate Agents Which one will get you the best price?

Detached bungalow in Staplegrove with a swimming pool

16/07/18

Ware & Co are selling a detached bungalow in Staplegrove Village with good sized gardens and a heated swimming pool.

Competition time

10/07/18

Competition time

Japanese knotweed might not be scourge that home owners a...

09/07/18

Japanese knotweed, the scourge of a number of home sellers and a well-known deal-breaker, may not be as harmful as previously thought.

Superb bungalow with no onward chain

04/07/18

Ware & Co are delighted to bring to the market this fantastic bungalow standing on the far northern outskirts of Taunton.

Immaculate 3 storey family home for sale

20/06/18

Ware & Co are pleased to bring this wonderful three storey family home to the market

What does the future hold for commonhold?

18/06/18

In recent years thousands of cases have come to light where punitive clauses and escalating fees have left leasehold homeowners tenants in their ow...

HOUSING MARKET SWINGS BACK IN THE FAVOUR OF SELLERS

14/06/18

HOUSING MARKET SWINGS BACK IN THE FAVOUR OF SELLERS

Fabulous home in Hoveland Park

14/06/18

Ware & Co are proud to bring to the market this wonderful detached four double bedroom home with no onward chain - £415,000.

Fantastic Firepool apartment for sale

23/05/18

Ware and Co are pleased to bring to the market this stunning ground floor apartment with a large balcony

Stunning Bishops Hull bungalow

04/05/18

New to the market this week with Ware & Company is this stunning detached bungalow in Bishops Hull.

Annual pace of house price growth picks up again as numbe...

30/04/18

Annual pace of house price growth picks up again as number of homes for sale stay at ‘desperately’ low level

Ruishton family home with no onward chain

18/04/18

A spacious three bedroom family home in Ruishton, Taunton with no onward chain

Success in Blackbrook

12/04/18

Sales success in Blackbrook

Taunton Town Quiz

09/04/18

Ware & Co are delighted to announce and congratulate the winner of our recently run Town Quiz

Spring Statement highlights

23/03/18

Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled his first Spring Statement today, announcing new measures to help build the homes the country needs.

For Sale: Superb five double bedroom home in Staplegrove ...

16/03/18

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 o...

Have you seen our fantastic property tours?

14/03/18

We are proud to announce that all of our sales properties now come with property video tours...

Detached 3 bedroom family home in Monkton Heathfield

15/02/18

Ware & Company are pleased to bring to the market this spacious three bedroom detached family home in Monkton Heathfield.

Taunton Town Charity Quiz

29/01/18

Ware & Co are delighted to be running a Fun & Challenging Taunton Town Charity Quiz for people to take part in

A buoyant start to the new year

24/01/18

A buoyant start to the new year has seen an unusually high number of sales for the month of January.

Happy New Year

02/01/18

Happy New Year

Martin Jacobs joins the sales team

29/11/17

Martin Jacobs joins the Ware & Co sales team

12-month countdown to escape second home stamp duty

25/11/17

26 November 2018 is a key date when it comes to sidestepping the Government's 3% stamp duty.

YOUR PROPERTY JOURNEY STARTS HERE

14/11/17

YOUR PROPERTY JOURNEY STARTS HERE

Fantastic family home in a sought after location

14/10/17

A fantastic family home for sale with a superb garden in the favoured village of Ruishton

Parking spaces in central Taunton

04/10/17

Great opportunity to rent parking spaces in central Taunton

We are looking for a Sales Negotiator

26/09/17

We are seeking a full time sales negotiator to join our team

Simply stunning!

23/08/17

Stunning first floor apartment for sale in the prestigious Cedar Falls Health Farm with no onward chain

Come and Join us at Taunton Live this weekend.

27/07/17

Come and join us at Taunton Live this weekend. Taunton's very own performing and creative arts festival.

Fantastic sales period leads to property shortage

14/07/17

Fantastic sales period leads to property shortage

Immaculate detached village property for sale

07/05/17

New to market this week with Ware & Company is this beautifully presented detached family home competitively priced at £295,000.

NUMBER OF HOUSE SALES AGREED REACHES TEN YEAR HIGH

30/03/17

NUMBER OF HOUSE SALES AGREED REACHES TEN YEAR HIGH

Lending to First-time buyers rises to a new high

15/02/17

Mortgage lending to First time buyers is at a new high since 1974.

75% of our stock now sold stc

09/12/16

75% of our stock now sold stc. We urgently need new stock to meet a high demand.

Another four more properties sold stc this week!

11/11/16

Another four more properties sold stc keeps us at the top end of the Rightmove sale agreed chart this week!

Spacious home in Staplegrove Park

11/10/16

New on the market this week with Ware & Company is this spacious four bedroom detached home in Staplegrove Park.

Have you got our app yet?

30/09/16

Ware & Co are proud to announce their new mobile app that will sit on your desktop/homepage.

1 in 10 Britons would sacrifice windows for lower house p...

26/09/16

Running water, windows and ceiling lighting feature among the ‘home essentials’ Britons would ditch in a bid to make property prices more affordabl...

We are looking for an Office/Lettings Administrator to jo...

28/07/16

Ware & Co are looking for a new team member

Mortgage war as ten-year rates plunge to just 2.39pc

05/07/16

Mortgage war as ten-year rates plunge to just 2.39pc

Why Use a NAEA or ARLA Registered Agent?

28/06/16

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...

Boost for first-time buyers as mortgage rates battle hots up

22/06/16

A boost for first-time buyers as mortgage rates battle hots up

Spacious flat in a highly favoured area

10/06/16

New to the market with Ware & Company is this fantastic first floor apartment situated off the highly favoured Trull Road.

Sales success

04/05/16

The first quarter of 2016 has seen a return to confidence in the sales market...

Celebrating 30 years

07/04/16

It’s our 30th birthday and you’re all invited to celebrate with us.

Fantastic six bedroom home in a popular village location

31/03/16

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.