7 Reasons Why So Many People Are Moving to Chester
If you’ve ever spent time in Chester, you’ll understand why people fall in love with it so quickly. From its historic streets to riverside walks and buzzing independent cafés, Chester offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. As a local estate agency in Chester, we speak to buyers every day who are relocating here — […]
Why Now Is a Great Time to Work With A Move Homes — and How the Market Is Shaping Up in 2026
The UK housing market has started 2026 with renewed momentum. Recent data shows that house prices are rising again, with a modest increase compared to this time last year — evidence that buyer confidence is returning and activity is picking up after market uncertainty in late 2025. Across the country, new listings are at their […]
Why a Directly Authorised Mortgage Broker Is the Smarter Choice
Why use A Mortgage Broker that is Directly Authority for mortgage advice can offer several important benefits compared with going directly to a single bank, lender OR estate agent Access to More Mortgage Options A mortgage broker works with multiple lenders, not just one. This means they can compare a wide range of products—fixed, variable, tracker, or […]
UK Housing Market 2025: Resilient Growth and Chester Outperformance
The UK housing market ended 2025 with slower growth but remained resilient, while Chester and the Northwest showed stronger price rises, outperforming the national average, with demand holding up despite higher mortgage rates, though sales volumes dipped, and forecasts suggest continued, albeit gentler, price increases through 2026, with Chester remaining pricier than many regional towns. […]
Base Rate Cut – What It Means for You
The Bank of England has cut the base rate and you might have heard the news. While it’s favorable news, the question is whether mortgage rates will be reduced simultaneously for the Chester area market which mainly consists of home owners and buyers. To be honest, what lenders do is not to react promptly most […]
Why Choice of Local Estate Agent in Blacon Can Make a Difference
Selling your home can be a world of difference with a local expert on your side. At A Move Homes, your trusted estate agent in Chester, we know the Blacon market inside out. From accurate valuations to knowing what buyers are looking for in this popular area, our team helps you achieve the best price […]
Sell your house in Chester — what’s happening now.
If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, a lot is going on in Chester right now that makes it a good moment to consider a sale. As a local estate agent in Chester, we’re seeing stable demand, reasonable pricing trends, and a market that still rewards well-presented properties. How are house prices […]
Property Prices Drop Before Budget: Why Chester Sellers Must Stay Proactive
Budget speculation has depressed the UK property market, figures from a leading property website have suggested, with asking prices slipping in the run-up to Rachel Reeves’s much-anticipated fiscal set piece on 26 November. This trend is also being felt locally, with many Chester houses for sale seeing reduced interest as buyers wait to see what the […]
Interest Rates and the Property Market – Update from A Move Brokers
Interest rates began to rise at the end of 2021 to help control inflation. Since then, inflation has fallen significantly and the pressures that caused the initial price rises have eased. As a result, we were able to start reducing interest rates in August 2024. Several cuts have followed since then – the latest being […]
Property Market Update: Affordability, Rate Fluctuations, and Buyer Urgency in the Northwest
Property: The Northwest Property Market is experiencing house growth above national average, driven by affordability and demand from both homeowners and investors, particularly in cities like Chester and Liverpool. While sales activity is slower than in previous periods, the region’s strong performance is supported by easing mortgage rates, wage growth, and a shortage of available homes. […]