Belvoir Southampton

✨ Stunning City Apartment For Sale! 🏙️ Are you searching for a modern, spacious home in the heart of Southampton for 2025? Look no further than this stylish two-bedroom apartment just moments from Ocean Village! 🛥️ 📍 1 Royal Crescent Road, Southampton, SO14 💷 Offers in Excess of £200,000 🏢 Leasehold This first-floor apartment offers: 🛏️ Two double bedrooms 🛁 Two bathrooms, including an ensuite 🍽️ Sleek fitted kitchen with integrated appliances 🛋️ Bright & airy open-plan living area 🚗 Secure allocated underground parking 🌇 Access to two stunning communal roof terraces You'll love the light-filled living space, perfect for relaxing after a long day or entertaining friends. The main bedroom is your personal retreat, complete with ensuite, while the second bedroom offers flexible space for guests or a home office. 📦 Plenty of storage 📺 Bath-time TV luxury 🛍️ Close to Ocean Village, Tesco, Co-op & West Quay Whether you're a first-time buyer, city professional, or investor, this property ticks all the boxes. Don't miss your chance to make this your next move! Contact us today to book your viewing! 📞023 800 18222 #SouthamptonLiving #OceanVillageLife #ApartmentForSale #PropertyAlert #CityCentreLiving

The UK Property Market Update for the week, finishing Sunday, the 6th April 2025. ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 41.3k new listings this week (last week 39.7k) That’s 7% higher than Week 13 of 2024 YTD and 10% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 26.6k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 7.46 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (which represents 13.4%). For comparison, 12.1% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.6k UK homes sold STC this week, down slightly from last weeks near 3 year record breaking week of 28k. That’s 13% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 23% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sell-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) March’s sale run rate of 16.3% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.3% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed). 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,563 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 467,414 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week’s sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 23.7% (last week 22.5%). Just above the 7-year average of 24.2%, yet well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). Last month, as a whole, 5.75% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21k net sales this week (21.7k last week), compared 2025 weekly average of 20.1k. 2025 YTD is 10% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 16.6% higher than YTD 2017/18/19.. If you would like to chat about our local property market, feel free to drop us a line on 023 800 18222.

✨ Look Up at the Sky Day is coming up this Monday (April 14) – the perfect excuse to swap screen time for stargazing! 🌌🔭 Here are 3 beginner-friendly tips to help you make the most of your evening under the stars: 🌟 Plan Ahead Avoid light pollution by heading somewhere dark. Grab a warm coat, a camping chair, and a cosy blanket! 🔴 Red-Light Torch A white torch can ruin your night vision. Opt for a red-light torch instead – your eyes will thank you. 📱 Use an App Try apps like Night Sky or Sky Map. Just point your phone at the sky and discover what you're looking at in real-time! Let the stars steal the show 🌠 #Stargazing #LookUpAtTheSkyDay #StarryNight #NightSky #MindfulMoments

🌿 For Sale – £385,000 🏡 Oregon Close, Southampton, SO19 Charming Three-Bedroom Bungalow in a Peaceful Cul-de-Sac Tucked away in a quiet corner of Sholing, this fantastic three-bed bungalow offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle – complete with a large private garden and spacious living throughout. ✨ Key Features: ✅ Three generous double bedrooms ✅ Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances ✅ Spacious lounge & dining area opening to a huge conservatory ✅ Stylish bathroom with walk-in shower & separate bath ✅ Handy guest WC ✅ Garage & driveway parking ✅ Beautiful garden perfect for relaxing or entertaining ✅ Quiet cul-de-sac location 🛍️ Local shops nearby including Co-op & Tesco Express 🎓 Schools in the area: Sholing Infant, St Monica Primary & Itchen College 🚗 15 mins to Southampton city centre 📍 Tenure: Leasehold 📞 Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – contact us today to arrange your viewing! - 023 800 18222 #SouthamptonProperty #BungalowForSale #SholingHomes

🏡 More Homes For Sale Than A Year Ago 🏡 Good news for Southampton homebuyers! There are more homes available to buy across the UK this March compared to last year – offering greater choice and opportunity for those looking to make a move in 2025. Here’s how the increase in homes for sale stacks up by region: South West – Up 13.6% South East – Up 11.9% London – Up 11.4% Wales – Up 8% East Anglia – Up 6.6% Yorks & Humber – Up 6.1% East Mids – Up 5.3% West Mids – Up 5.2% North West – Up 2.7% Scotland – Up 2% North East – Up 1.8% Northern Ireland – Down 13.5% This increase is great news for buyers – more choice means more opportunity to find the right home. But for sellers, it means one thing: more competition. If you’re thinking of selling in Southampton, now more than ever, realistic pricing is crucial because there are more homes on the market. Buyers have options, and overpriced properties are more likely to be overlooked. If you’d like an honest conversation about where your home sits in the current market, feel free to give us a call. No jargon. No pressure. Just straightforward advice 📞023 800 18222 . #SouthamptonProperty #HomeSellingTips #UKHousingMarket #MoreHomesForSale #PropertyAdvice

📉 Rental Growth Slows Across the UK After two years of rapid growth, rental prices are now beginning to ease. 🔹 The average rental growth across the UK’s largest cities has slowed to 6.8% in the year to Q1 2025 – down from 10% the year before. 🔹 In London, the shift is even more noticeable, with growth falling to 4.3%, compared to 10.5% a year earlier. 💸 Affordability is key. As rents climbed, many renters sought more affordable areas. The latest affordability ratio in London has reached 32.6% (vs. a 5-year avg. of 30.4%), clearly showing stretched budgets are impacting rental growth. 🏙️ Across the 60 largest UK cities, affordability now sits at 28.6%, above the 5-year average of 27.0%. 📊 Over time, rental prices tend to follow earnings – which are forecast to grow by 3.8% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026. 📌 Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble | Data based on flats in the 60 largest UK towns & cities. 👉 Are you a landlord wondering how these trends could affect your rental income? Get in touch with our expert team today to discuss your property and how to maximise returns in a changing market. #UKRentalMarket #LandlordTips #BuyToLetUK #RentalYields #LondonRentals #BasingstokeProperty #SouthamptonProperty #LettingsUpdate #LandlordsUK #PropertyTrends

🔑 Landlords: Protect Your Investment! 🔑 The key to a stress-free tenancy? Tenant selection. A quick let can lead to big problems if the tenant isn’t right. ✔ Check references, employment history & finances ✔ Understand why they’re renting & where they’ve lived before ✔ Choose a tenant who respects your property & meets their obligations A quality tenant makes life easier—fewer issues, better communication & smoother maintenance. Need help finding the right tenant? Belvoir can help! Call us on 📞023 800 18222 #LandlordTips #TenantSelection #QualityTenants #Lettings #PropertyManagement #Southampton

Southampton: Homes Owned with a Mortgage – A Localised Snapshot This visual map of Southampton highlights the varying proportions of homes in different parts of the town that are owned with a mortgage or loan. The darker the shade, the higher the percentage of homeowners in that area still repaying a mortgage. Conversely, the greener areas indicate a lower proportion of homes without a mortgage. It’s important to note that just because an area is green, it doesn’t necessarily mean most residents own their homes outright. These areas may have a higher number of social rented properties (typically owned by housing associations or the local authority), or a significant presence of private rental accommodation. Some of these homes may indeed be owned outright, particularly by older residents who’ve paid off their mortgage. Nationally, around 64% of dwellings in the UK are owner-occupied. This breaks down as: 36% owned outright 28% owned with a mortgage or loan 19% privately rented 17% socially rented As an estate agent working here in Southampton, We live and breathe the local property market. If you ever want to chat about anything to do with property in our town—whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious—feel free to give us a call on 023 800 18222. #SouthamptonProperty #HomeOwnershipUK #MortgageMarket #UKHousingTrends #EstateAgentSouthampton

📍 Thinking of moving to get into a good school? Here’s what you need to know… ⏰ Timing matters – Be in your new home before you apply. 🗓️ October for secondary, January for primary. 📚 Do your homework – Some schools prioritise siblings or feeder schools. 📏 Catchment zones change – Especially in growing areas! 🏡 Need help finding the right place in the right spot? We’ve got your back! 🙌 📞 Get in touch today 023 800 18222 #SchoolCatchment #FamilyMove #RelocationTips #BelvoirUK

🚨 Southampton Landlords: Are You Ready for the Renters Rights Bill? 🚨 #Lettings With major changes on the horizon, here are 4 key checks to complete before the Renters Rights Bill becomes law: ✅ Review Your Tenancy – Ensure all paperwork is up to date, including gas and electrical safety certificates, deposit registration, and maintenance compliance. 💰 Review Your Rent – Are you charging market rent? With discussions around potential rent controls, it's crucial to stay ahead. 👀 Review Your Tenant – Are they meeting their obligations? Paying rent on time, reporting maintenance issues, and following tenancy rules? Now is the time to assess. 🎓 Get Educated – Understand the upcoming changes and how they affect you. The bill is expected to become law this spring/summer, so don’t be caught off guard. 📩 Need help navigating these changes? Contact the team at Belvoir Southampton today 📞01256 830800 #LandlordAdvice #SouthamptonLandlords #RentersRightsBill