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Winkworth Opens its Doors in Bath
February 24th, 2010
As part of its expansion in the South West, Winkworth has just opened a new office in Bath. Read on to find out more…
Posted in UK Press Releases, Winkworth Office News
Stock Levels in Central London Fall By 27% in One Year
February 19th, 2010
Winkworth figures taken from its website reveal that stock levels in central London fell by 27% between January 2009 and January 2010. However, stock levels rose by 1% from December 2009 to January 2010.
Read on to find out more about the central London property market…
Posted in Property Market Comments, Property-related News, UK Market Comment, UK Press Releases, Uncategorized
Winkworth Responds to the OFT’s Study into Home-Buying
February 18th, 2010
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has released a study into home-buying in the UK. Research conducted as part of the study showed that the housing market remains dominated by traditional estate agents and innovation in the industry is needed. However, overall satisfaction with estate agents has improved in recent years and where there are problems with transactions, consumers generally do not think the estate agent was at fault.
Hugh Dunsmore-Hardy, Legal and Compliance Director at Winkworth Franchising Ltd, responds to key findings in the study.
Posted in Industry-related News, Property Market Comments, Property-related News, UK Market Comment, UK Press Releases
French Property Market Overview
February 17th, 2010
David King, Director of Winkworth International, comments on the French Property Market.
Posted in Industry-related News, International Market Comment
Video: Local Director James Moran Discusses the South Kensington Property Market
February 15th, 2010
James Moran, Franchisee of Winkworth South Kensington, talks snow, stock levels and Italian buyers. According to James, high activity levels at the end of 2009 were hampered by the snow at the start of 2010, however, buyer demand is back again and stock levels are now starting to rise. Click on the link to watch James’ full report on the property market in South Kensington.
Posted in Industry-related News