There has rarely been a better window to move in 1066 Country. Interest rates are edging down, mortgage affordability is quietly improving, and buyers have a real opportunity to act before the wider market catches up.
Confidence tends to return in one of two ways.
Gradually, over the course of months, or almost overnight following a single announcement.
Either way, the buyers and sellers who act early are usually the ones who benefit most.
The Budget could change everything
The Autumn Budget is due at the end of October. Any positive change to Stamp Duty, even a modest one, can unlock a wave of buyer demand and shift the market up a gear very quickly. We saw this during the COVID-19 era. And many buyers paid over the odds for properties.
The smart move is to get ahead of any wave, rather than be caught in the middle of it. Homes brought to market before any announcement traditionally tend to enjoy a quieter, less competitive run at buyers who are already looking. We know this as we have been working in the area since 1993 and have encountered many changing markets.
Proven results, not just promises
Here in 1066 Country, according to Land Registry figures, Rush Witt & Wilson’s share of actual sales completions grew by 34% between 2022 and 2025. It’s a figure we’re quietly proud of, because it tells you something important. We’re not just listing homes, we’re selling them.
There is a real difference between an agent who puts up a For Sale sign and an agent who consistently gets buyers over the line. And we fall into the latter category.
Whichever side of the move you’re on
Whether you’re thinking of selling now to move up, downsizing to unlock some equity, or looking for the right home to buy before rates or Stamp Duty shift again, the timing looks unusually favourable.
If you’d like an initial chat about what’s happening in your part of 1066 Country and whether now genuinely is the right moment for you, we’d be delighted to help.
Buy or sell through the agent that’s really selling property.
