With a new Government settling in and wider economic factors at play, there is much to consider for those looking to buy or sell in Doncaster this year. The property market remains resilient, but expectations need to be adjusted to this more stable, ‘normal’ environment. The post Is the Doncaster Property Market a Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market? first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

When browsing property portals (Rightmove, Zoopla or On The Market), many people wonder why some Doncaster homes linger on the market far longer than others. It’s easy to assume there’s something wrong – an issue with the property, an inflated asking price, or a lack of interest – but that’s not always the case. Sometimes, […] The post How Long Does a Property Spend on the Market in Doncaster? first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

The issue of new housebuilding in the UK stirs strong emotions. Many believe their local areas are turning into construction zones, with too many homes being built, disrupting the character of towns and villages. But is this perception grounded in reality? The Labour government, which came into power in the summer of 2024, has set […] The post Are We Building Too Many Homes in Doncaster? first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

This interesting question was posed by one of my Doncaster landlord’s teenage daughters when they dropped into my offices before the Christmas break (doesn’t that seem an age away now?). I didn’t know the answer off the top of my head, yet I promised I would find out. So, over the Christmas holidays, I worked […] The post How much would it cost to buy all the homes in Doncaster? first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

An analysis of last year’s property market and what will happen in 2025? As an experienced estate and letting agent based in Doncaster, I like to monitor the UK and Doncaster property market trends. Therefore, I will start by analysing the 2024 property market (both nationally and locally) and then give my predictions for 2025. […] The post The 2024 Doncaster Property Market first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

Smaller household sizes are one of the reasons the Doncaster (and the UK) property market and house prices will continue to hold up well in the medium to long term. British households for the last 100 years have been getting smaller, and this trend will drive demand for property and help give stability and growth […] The post Why Doncaster’s Shrinking Households Could Shape the Future of its Property Market first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

Wealth in Property, But Nowhere to Go For decades, baby boomers in the UK have been the quiet beneficiaries of a housing market that has worked in their favour. Rising property prices and a growing housing shortage have pushed home values sky-high, giving this generation substantial equity in their homes. However, as more and more […] The post The Doncaster Baby BoomerHousing Paradox first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

The Renters’ Rights Bill, recently announced by the Labour Government, introduces sweeping changes to the private rental sector in England. The Bill is not law yet as it needs to pass through parliament, still many landlords may feel apprehensive about these reforms. Yet it’s important to note that much of what the Bill introduces was […] The post What the Renters’ Rights Bill Means for Doncaster Landlords first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

What it Means for Landlords Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that across the UK, 486,795 households are occupied by individuals aged 65 (and over) who live in a private rental sector home. This represents that 6.71% of all OAP’s now renting privately.  Ten years ago, only 267,704 households were occupied by […] The post Doncaster’s Ageing Population Turning to Rentals first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more

Are you a Doncaster homeowner or landlord? Are you thinking of selling your home or property in early 2025? Then, in this article, let me show you how long it will take, on average, to find a buyer for your Doncaster home and how long solicitors will take to get you moved. Independent research from […] The post Doncaster Properties Selling in 58 Days first appeared on Doncaster Property Blog ..read more