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Why Guppies Make Good Tenants and How You Can Attract Them
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 8 January 2024
The term ‘Guppies’ refers to tenants in the 18 – 39 age bracket who see themselves staying in the rental market for the long term. The nickname comes from the phrase ‘Given Up on Property’ because Guppies don’t see home ownership on the cards for them for at least the next decade. For some, this is because of the high cost of buying a property and the struggle to get a decent deposit together. But for others, it’s about lifestyle. Some Guppies don’t want to be tied to a 40-year mortgage and the other demands of home ownership, such as repairs and maintenance.
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Why didn’t Southampton House Prices Crash in 2023?
- By Brian Linehan
- Southampton Property Market
- 4 January 2024
Despite average mortgage rates climbing from just over 2% to over 6% in the last two years, house prices haven't plummeted as anticipated. This defiance against more significant falls is attributed to several key factors, Labour Market & Earnings, Lender Restraint and Mortgage Affordability Testing (Stress Testing).
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From Playdates to Packing: A Six-Year-Old’s Tale of Moving House
- By Brian Linehan
- Moving
- 3 January 2024
As we settle into the first few weeks of 2024, you may contemplate moving home. Whether it’s a quest for more bedrooms or reception rooms, a desire for a larger garden, a view, a move closer to the countryside, or downsizing, the New Year symbolises new beginnings. In navigating this journey, selecting the right Southampton estate agent becomes crucial to help you move.
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2024, a New Year – Maybe a new Southampton Home?
- By Brian Linehan
- Buyers
- 2 January 2024
As we settle into the first few weeks of 2024, you may contemplate moving home. Whether it’s a quest for more bedrooms or reception rooms, a desire for a larger garden, a view, a move closer to the countryside, or downsizing, the New Year symbolises new beginnings. In navigating this journey, selecting the right Southampton estate agent becomes crucial to help you move.
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Six Steps to Prevent Condensation – A Must-Read for Southampton Landlords
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 1 January 2024
As we settle into the first few weeks of 2024, you may contemplate moving home. Whether it’s a quest for more bedrooms or reception rooms, a desire for a larger garden, a view, a move closer to the countryside, or downsizing, the New Year symbolises new beginnings. In navigating this journey, selecting the right Southampton estate agent becomes crucial to help you move.
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Southampton Market Update: Buy-to-Let Predictions for 2024
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 28 December 2023
There’s no doubt that 2023 was challenging for the private rental sector, but looking ahead, landlords have plenty of reasons to be cheerful.
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Southampton Property Market: Which homes are selling the best?
- By Brian Linehan
- Sellers
- 28 December 2023
Embarking on the Landlord Journey:- Insights for Aspiring and Seasoned Landlords in Southampton
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 28 December 2023
Navigating the Southampton Property Market: - The Art of Pricing Properties Right
- By Brian Linehan
- Sellers
- 28 December 2023
How the 19% Saleability Drop in the Southampton Property Market Might Impact Your 2024 Home Moving Plans
- By Brian Linehan
- Sellers
- 22 December 2023
Southampton Property Insights: Ignoring the Doom Monger Headlines
- By Brian Linehan
- Homeowners
- 1 November 2023
