• Mar 7th 2023

Navigating the UK Housing Market: Insights, Trends, and Tips for Buyers and Sellers

If you're a homeowner or potential homebuyer, you're likely keeping a close eye on the UK housing market. And with good reason - the market has been in flux over the last year, thanks in large part to the pandemic. So what's happening with ... more

  • Feb 22nd 2023

Finding the Right Student Accommodation

Finding the right place to live while you're studying in Leicester can be a challenge, but Danvers Estate Agents is here to help. We specialise in providing high-quality student accommodation that is safe, comfortable, and conveniently located for students ... more

  • Feb 20th 2023

The Benefits of Selling Your Property in March

Selling a property can be a challenging experience and choosing the right time to sell is crucial to its success. The timing of your sale can significantly impact the number of potential buyers, the level of competition, and the sale price. March is widely ... more

  • Feb 14th 2023

Coping with the Bank of England's Interest Rate Hike: A Guide for Mortgage Holders

Recently, the Bank of England has increased interest rates by 0.5%, bringing it to the highest level since 2008. Despite this, fixed rate mortgages have continued to decrease, providing some hope to those looking to remortgage. In this blog, we'll ... more

  • Feb 10th 2023

Energy Efficient Homes Are Holding Their Value In The Recent Market Slowdown

Energy efficient homes have always been an attractive choice for home buyers, but they have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially now, as the cost of energy continues to rise. In the current challenging market conditions, energy efficient ... more

  • Jan 31st 2023

First-Time Buyer Numbers Hit Second Highest Level in 14 Years!

In 2022, over half of all homes purchased with a mortgage were bought by first-time buyers. The number of first-time buyers was the second highest in the past 14 years, reaching an estimated 370,000 people. In 2021, the pandemic and stamp duty holiday ... more

  • Jan 19th 2023

New Year, New Start, with property prices seeing a bigger than usual upward bounce!

After two months of consecutive falls on property prices, the average new asking price has risen again by 0.9% (+£3,301) for the month of January 2023! This is the biggest increase seen at this time since 2020. The average asking price is still ... more

  • Jan 3rd 2023

How Can A Slower Housing Market Benefit First-Time Buyers?

With a slower housing market, this may help first-time buyers to take the opportunity to jump onto the property ladder. With the surge in property prices since the pandemic at a temporary slowdown, it’s causing the property market to balance out ... more

  • Dec 23rd 2022

How will the rental market shape up in 2023?

Will rents keep on rising at the current rate? Will more homes become available for renters next year? Our rental market analysis will guide you to how we see the rental market shaping up next year! Over the last year, rents have risen over 12.1% ... more