
Focus on the local area for property success
Focus on the local area for property success
Why should you focus on the local area for property success? And what difference does a local, independent estate agent make when handling property matters? We answer these questions whether you’re buying, selling or renting a property in the local Altrincham area. Read on to find out more…
National versus local
It’s important to remember there is a very mixed property market nationally. While you might hear headlines coming from national news sources about ‘prices rising’, ‘prices falling’ or ‘property sales increasing’, these are national averages. While there are trends in property matters across the country, house and rental prices are very much localised.
Yes, depending on where you are in the country; house prices, volume of sales, and rental availability, can all be very different. That’s ultimately down to the different pressures felt in different areas. Only looking at national trends won’t help to give you a clear picture of what’s happening locally. So, it’s vital you do your homework and understand the property market in the local area you’re in. Or the local market you’re looking to move into. Sourcing a local estate agent to help you can save you time and effort.
We know – we’re a local estate agent
Here at Jameson and Partners, as an independent high street estate agent in Altrincham, we know the value of focusing on the local area. Buyers, sellers and landlords can benefit from our local property market knowledge. Yes, we keep an eye on the national trends, but what happens here in our local area, covering Altrincham, Timperley, Bowdon, Hale, and Hale Barns is of the most relevance.
Did you know? You can get a snapshot of the recent market data in the Altrincham local area on our website? And this information is real-time, so you get the most up-to-date information. To see what’s currently happening in the Altrincham property market, click here.
Local knowledge makes a difference
As a local estate agent, we understand both the pain points and the positives felt by people in the area. For example, one of the biggest current issues felt by families in Altrincham is affordability when stepping up from a 3-bedroom home to a larger 4-bedroom one. Homeowners in Altrincham who need a larger property to accommodate a growing family or extra room for a home office, are struggling to afford the significant leap in price from a 3-bed to a 4-bed property. They are keen to stay in the area for all the excellent reasons living in Altrincham offers, but affordability is an issue.
On the flip side, we get a lot of interest from families keen to rent or buy in the area to establish a base so they can apply for the excellent local schools. Finding the right property in terms of price and size is important here. In both scenarios, we are able to offer our professional advice, leveraging our knowledge of the local area.
Luxury home sales require local expertise
When it comes to luxury, million-pound homes, a local agent with an excellent reputation and solid knowledge of the local area is paramount. Alongside many traditional family homes, our area has a high ratio of premium residential properties. We take a consultative approach to selling such high-value properties and make use of our exceptional negotiation skills. The sales of larger, more unique homes with specific architectural features are often more complex deals. We understand the luxury market and can lead such complicated deals to completion, handling them with the necessary discretion while maintaining control of negotiations for our clients.
The local market in Altrincham is thriving
You will see if you look at the summary of the most recent market data in Altrincham on our website, how house prices in Altrincham are a fraction lower than those compared to last year (2.7% down). But they are still significantly greater than 5 years previously.
Plus, the right family home, at the right price, will sell and will sell quicky here in Altrincham. We recently posted a 3-bedroom semi-detached property for sale in Broadheath, Altrincham for £325,000. It sold within hours of the listing going onto Rightmove.
While there are pressures in the property market locally, the area is still thriving. And we as local estate agents are ready and prepared to assist you whether you’re selling your home, looking to buy a first or next-size family home in the area, or hoping to secure a buy-to-let property.
Jameson and Partners is a local Altrincham-based estate agent. Contact our professional team to discuss your property plans.