What is happening in the Lancaster Housing Market? Rightmove has just reported that asking prices on the portal are at an all-time high. The average house is now listed at an all-time high of £375,131, climbing 0.8% from the previous month. The top-of-the-ladder sector is driving price growth, with 4-bed detached and 5+-bed properties increasing ..read more

It’s less than a week since the Summer election was called and already we have had conversions with at least 20 buyers/sellers about how it will affect the Lancaster housing market. Whilst some may fear an election could pause market activity, here at JDG we are finding that so far, it is still business as ..read more

The recent announcement by the British Prime Minister regarding the next general election set to take place in early July 2024 has inevitably stirred discussions about its potential impact on the Lancaster property market. Historically, general elections are periods of heightened uncertainty, often leading to speculation about their effects on house prices and transaction levels. However, examining ..read more

This week’s 60 second investment comes from Ashwood Court in the Greaves area of Lancaster. It is a one bedroom apartment with bright and airy rooms. It comes with its own dedicated parking space as well as visitor parking. There is easy access to local amenities as well as the canal and Royal Infirmary. It ..read more

Are you waiting to sell your Lancaster home because of an upcoming election? If so, you are not alone. We see it everytime there is an election. We saw it with Brexit. We saw it with Covid. We even see it when Christmas is coming up! Except for Christmas, why do people wait? Often it ..read more

Lancaster, a vibrant city with a diverse property market, offers countless opportunities for homeowners seeking their next home. However, navigating this landscape requires a strategic approach to avoid common pitfalls. If you’re a current Lancaster homeowner weighing up your options for a potential move, this guide will shed light on some key factors to consider.  ..read more

Did you know, across the UK, Lancaster included, terraced houses are the property type selling the quickest across the UK, at an average of just 56 days, followed closely by semi-detached houses at 58 days. Flats are taking an average of 75 days, while detached houses are taking the longest to sell at 78 days ..read more

Most days now, Lancaster landlords and tenants ask us about the renters reform bill. Questions range from, What is it? When is it coming in? How will it affect me? This is why we have written this short article which features the key points. If you would like to discuss it in more detail, please ..read more

Today’s topic is a sensitive one. We are discussing rental growth and how rental prices have increased considerably since COVID-19. In the past 5 years, mainly due to a mix of high rental demand, a huge shortage in rental properties and an increase in costs that landlords are experiencing, rents have increased in Lancaster by ..read more

May is here and with the anticipation of the warm summer months ahead of us, with sun-drenched hot beaches and cold ice cream, any thought of Christmas seems a million miles away.  Yet many people who wish to move would like to be in for Christmas.  If that is you, listen up, as you might ..read more