When we launched our sales arm at Osprey Property we were determined to market all our properties in the best possible way to attract buyers and understood how important it was to be as detailed in our approach as possible, reviewing all of our properties on a fortnightly basis. A year on and many milestones later and […]
It was good to see the graph below recently published from Savills, though admittedly using data going back to the end of December 2017. Our top rated area for investment in 2017 was East Midlands and it was good to see this prediction being correct. The East midlands is an engine of growth, there is […]
It may seem that spring ain’t sprung yet, but there are signs in the hedgerows and signs of life once again in the property market. Spring being traditionally one of the most active periods for both lettings but especially sales. Osprey Property now have a very active, and growing, presence in the local sales market […]
At Osprey Property, we pride ourselves on offering great property services. We are local people with over 20 years experience in the local property market. We believe our clients like to deal with one point of contact throughout the marketing, selling or letting of their property. We believe in always trying new innovative ideas and […]
There is not a hige amount to report further to our last Autumn update; how quickly the seasons change! The property market in our “regions”; namely East Midlands and Hull remain sound. Not overly exciting but steady, not race away but not crash. Just how we like it and just how it should be. The […]
As we indulge in our annual ritual of forecasting the next 12 months, we are reminded that predictions are only of use if we (the forecaster) have a good track record of forecasting! So, as usual, we’re going to kick things off by reviewing how our predictions performed last year, before giving our forecasts for […]
The Chancellor delivered his Autumn 2017 Budget against a backdrop of no overall Government majority, party disunity and a recent marked slowdown in economic growth. So not much room for drama! Most commentators seem to think it was a cautious Budget. Below, we summarise the key highlights from a property perspective; Stamp Duty: With immediate […]
We have seen major changes in Hull over the past few years and as many of you will know Hull is the UK City of Culture 2017; which is having a meaningful impact on the city and its reputation. In the past there have been clear economic and social benefits from being designated as cultural […]
Trade groups have reacted angrily to Labour’s proposal to introduce rent controls if the party enters government. The announcement, made by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at the party’s conference yesterday afternoon, was quickly criticised by the Association of Residential Letting Agents. “The Labour Party clearly hasn’t learnt the lessons of history. The last time rent […]
Another year seems to be running away and with it all the excitement of political volatility, be it Trump or North Korea, and all the erratic weather; earthquakes, hurricanes and typhoons. In amongst all the chaos and tragedy there is a certain contented calm about the residential property market. We have seen the London market […]