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The London Barometer April2012

Thursday, May 10, 2012 by
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Sales: April 2012 Market Comment “The London property market continues to be hindered by the lack of finance available to buyers which has increased the period it takes for a property to exchange to at least 9 weeks. Supply appears perhaps lower than it is because many good properties are put... ...read more

The London Barometer March 2012

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by
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Sales: March 2012 Market Comment “Securing a mortgage in the current market has never felt so hard and creeping mortgage rates, with many lenders adding half a percent to Standard Variable Rates, are adding to the tough conditions. However, against a backdrop of continuing short supply, D&G... ...read more

The London Barometer February 2012

Wednesday, March 07, 2012 by
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Sales: February 2012 Market Comment “In D&G land, February saw the lowest levels of available properties since December 2009 as a result of consumer confidence remaining low, a lack of job security and a knock on affect from economic turmoil in Europe, whilst the number of prospective... ...read more

The London Barometer January 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012 by
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Sales: January 2012 Market Comment “There’s little doubt the market has potential with the highest number of buyers registering for 12 months. It seems the domestic market is picking up quickest with lower/middle level flats selling at last. The higher end is proving a little stickier in... ...read more

The London Barometer December 2011

Monday, January 09, 2012 by
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Sales: December 2011 Market Comment “Despite the economic and political turmoil December was a surprisingly busy month for sales at D&G and remarkably one of the best of the year. “Looking back at 2011, pundits predicted modest falls worrying about the wider economy. The first half... ...read more

The London Barometer November 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011 by
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Sales: November 2011 Market Comment “Unlike Autumn 2010 this year has seen business stay lively, and looks as if it’ll run right through to Christmas. Just when we thought that stock levels were going to continue to decrease, we have seen a 45% increase in new instructions compared with... ...read more

The London Barometer October 2011

Monday, November 07, 2011 by
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Sales: October 2011 Market Comment “By any measure October has been an extraordinarily good month for sales at Douglas & Gordon, with the under offer pot at close to a four year high, and agreed offers 65% up on the same period last year.” “The figures clearly show the... ...read more

The London Barometer September 2011

Thursday, October 06, 2011 by
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Sales: September 2011 Market Comment “Far fewer people are opting to move house as the cost of moving has become prohibitive for many homeowners. With the current economic uncertainty we were expecting lower applicant numbers in September and weíve been surprised by how they have held... ...read more

The London Barometer August 2011

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 by
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Sales: August 2011 Market Comment “During August we took on 20% more instructions than the same time last year, yet stock levels are 15% lower than they were a year ago. “The number of new applicants registering is down on July’s figures which is expected for August but the total... ...read more

The London Barometer July 2011

Monday, August 15, 2011 by
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Sales: July 2011 Market Comment “Despite stock levels down by 40% from last year buyer numbers have fallen by only 20%. This has led to a very busy summer with buyers looking outside their original search areas and higher than expected levels of business reinforcing London’s safe haven... ...read more