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Autumn Statement 2023 Key headlines

24/11/23

In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced support for low-income renters by raising the Local Housing Allowance to cover the lower 30% of r...

How long do we stay in our homes?

22/11/23

People move more often than they expect to, one of the findings revealed in the recently-released Property Academy Home Moving Trends Survey.

Importance of community

21/11/23

Helping and meeting people and making friends are important in forming communities, a key consideration for renters.

Reasons for renting

21/11/23

According to The Property Academy Renter Survey 2023, over a third of renters rent because they don’t have the deposit to buy a home.

First-time buyer funding

11/11/23

The average deposit paid by a first-time buyer was £43,693. Perhaps unsurprisingly, almost two-thirds (63%) were in the top 40% income bracket.

Green Belt

11/11/23

he green belt is a town planning policy designed to prevent urban sprawl, protect the countryside and direct development to the most sustainable lo...

New year new home

11/11/23

The new year always brings a fresh energy to the property market, with many people using the start of a new year as a mile stone and a  time to mak...

Bank rate hold benefits swap rates and mortgage rates

03/11/23

The Bank of England held the bank rate at 5.25% in their November 2023 meeting. Interest rates, through mortgage affordability, are a key deteminan...

Spreading the load

31/10/23

First-time buyers, faced with the rising costs of getting on the housing ladder, are finding ways to offset the increases by taking longer mortgage...

Rocketing up: new-build developments

31/10/23

Against a backdrop of housing undersupply, some areas are rocketing up in their new building development.

Scary Street Names Don't Spook Buyers

25/10/23

Halloween is big business and the UK is projected to spend over £1bn with more than 56% of the population taking part in the fun.

Rental Affordability

20/10/23

Although earnings in the south of England are generally higher than in other parts of the country, anyone needing to rent a home, will have to give...

Food Supplements

20/10/23

Restaurants are at the core of our communities and play a vital role in economic growth and revitalising areas.

EPC essentials

13/10/23

The regulation to require all newly rented properties to have an EPC rating of at least C by 2025 has been scrapped.

Demand Pressures Continue to Drive Rents Higher

13/10/23

Almost one in six rental transactions in 2023 have been agreed at above the asking rent, compared to less than one in 15 in 2019

Is Autumn a Good Time to Start Selling

06/10/23

Autumn, despite being overshadowed by the busy spring season, offers its unique charm for home sales.

Market outlook– modest falls typify the market with senti...

06/10/23

Interest rates are deemed to be at, or close to their peak so any improvement should start to lift sentiment

More Renters are Small Business Owners

05/10/23

Newly released data from the 2021 census shows that there were significant changes in the make-up of people living in the private rental sector in ...

More Mortgage Choices

03/10/23

The number of mortgage products available has risen to 5,338, its highest level since February 2022, and more than double the availability seen in ...

Yields on homes of multiple occupancy

03/10/23

The cast of Friends were role models for a generation, living the dream in a shared apartment. There are over half a million 'Homes in Multiple Occ...

Investing in HMOs

03/10/23

Letting your property as an HMO (House in Multiple Occupancy) is a viable alternative to more traditional buy-to-let properties.

Transactions and prices – moving in tandem but to differe...

15/09/23

There were just over one million residential sales across England and Wales in the year to end July.

Mind the Gap!

14/09/23

High costs of borrowing mean buyers are being cautious

Securing a Buyer Before Christmas

09/09/23

For buyers in the market now, the 'move in for Christmas' date is fast approaching.

Changing Level of Homeownership Among Young Adults

07/09/23

Well under half of today’s young adults own their own home

Only 24% of second homes are used solely for that purpose

01/09/23

Latest data from the English Housing Survey reveals that there are 3.3 million second homes.

Mortgage approvals: a year in review

01/09/23

Mortgage approvals lead trends in residential sales activity by around 3 months

Everything to play for

31/08/23

Despite heartbreak in the World Cup final, the Lionesses are inspiring a new generation of sportswomen

Early Signals of demand in the rental market

31/08/23

Interest in finding a new rental home is distinctly seasonal, with periods of high and low interest coinciding with holidays and other events.

World Honey Bee Day

22/08/23

World Honey Bee Day was on the third Saturday in August and brought a buzzing celebration for beekeepers, honey lovers, and all things blooming.

Unlocking home ownership

22/08/23

With the close of the Help to Buy scheme, there is a clear gap for those looking for a low deposit solution to buying a home

Outlook for the housing market and wider UK economy

15/08/23

Monitoring the outlook of various economic indicators gives us a good view on both the current and future direction of the UK’s housing market.

The student summer migration

11/08/23

As another academic year draws to a close, the great student migration begins

New Build Gardens

07/08/23

The demand for gardens and other private outdoor spaces has grown since the pandemic, when we all re-learned their value

First Time Buyer Deposits

07/08/23

To buy a home in the UK, first-time buyers have an average deposit of between £26,400 and £144,500.

Trigghomes celebrate 10 years

28/07/23

Trigghomes are celebrating reaching their 10-year milestone in business! A decade in the industry is a significant achievement and reflects the com...

Playing the long game

25/07/23

The Ashes are over for another year but with the cricket season still very much in play, we take a nostalgic look at changes in the housing market ...

5 Year Interest Rate Swap

24/07/23

Swap rates give us a good indication of changes to come in mortgage costs – reflecting the cost of borrowing for lenders.

Downsizing?

19/07/23

Over 8.1 million owner occupiers in England and Wales now own their homes outright

Landlords Still Looking to Expand

14/07/23

More than a quarter of landlords who own five or more properties are planning to increase their portfolio over the next year.

First Finishers Price it Right

14/07/23

Property prices have moderated and while demand remains across the market, sensible and realistic initial pricing impacts on sales success.

Renters Planning to Stay Longer

11/07/23

The average length for an initial rental contract in Q2 2023 was 12.7 months, up from 10.5 during the same period in 2019.

Punnets V Property

04/07/23

The price of a portion of strawberries and cream has remained unchanged since 2010. In contrast, the average price of a property in the UK has incr...

Interest-only Mortgages Declining

04/07/23

In 2007 over 40% of new mortgage lending was on an interest-only basis. On the latest data, interest-only is below 8%.

Many homes exempt from property tax

28/06/23

In the past year more than 60% of homes in Wales and nearly half (48%) of homes in England (excluding London) bought by home movers have been exemp...

Housing Supply

28/06/23

Recently-released statistics on planning applications show a steady decline in major residential approvals across the country since the peak of 6,6...

Perfect Picnicking

20/06/23

The start of British Summer Time, coincides with National Picnic week, a picnic being a great way to spend time outdoors with family and friends.

Realistic Pricing Is Essential

17/06/23

More than 75% of agents state that properties are selling at a reduction on the initial asking price

Who Buys a Rental Property? 

14/06/23

Buy-to-let investors remain an important sector of the market. Close to 30% of agents state that when a rental property is put up for sale the most...

National Bike Week

09/06/23

National Bike Week (5 June – 11 June 2023) celebrates over 12,500 miles of national cycle routes in the UK.

Property prices bloom in floral addresses

24/05/23

Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 110th year, with thousands of plants and flowers on display for garden lovers. Many home addresses feature flor...

Nurses Day Isle of Wight

23/05/23

Trigghomes were proud to sponsor The Nursing and Midwifery Awards celebration at NHS Isle of Wight which is a very special event held every year ho...

Bank of Mum & Dad

17/05/23

BANK OF MUM & DAD The Bank of Mum & Dad are helping their children get on the housing ladder £17 billion is gifted, or informally loaned each yea...

Fit for a King

07/05/23

Fit for a King Charles III, King of the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth Realms will be crowned at a ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday...

Data on Isle of Wight lettings Market

30/04/23

We bring you the latest trends in the UK’s housing market with a detailed focus on our local Lettings market. House prices Price moderation of 6....

Latest sales price data for Isle of Wight

30/04/23

We bring you the latest trends in the UK’s housing market with a detailed focus on our local Sales market. House prices Price moderation of 6.8% ...

Houses selling faster than 2019

26/04/23

Bingo – 55 days to sell At 55 days, the average time taken to sell a property (from listing to sold subject to contract) is nearly two weeks faste...

Private rented sector grows

21/04/23

The number of households in England and Wales increased by 6% between 2011 and 2021, and the number in the private rented sector by close to 20%. T...

What do you want from your agent?

19/04/23

What do you want from your Agent? Professionalism and knowledge top the reasons why prospective vendors choose their agents, irrespective of age o...

Bungalows proving very popular with buyers

12/04/23

BUNGALOWS IN DEMAND Bungalows are a popular type of home in England and Wales and represent 9.3% of the housing stock (5 million properties). 8% o...

Happy Easter

10/04/23

An egg-estimated 80 million Easter eggs are sold in the UK each year. Based on an average cost of £5.18 per egg, this egg-quates to an egg-spenditu...

Easter Eggs for Children's Ward at St Marys

10/04/23

Trigg & Co, the Island's best-known estate agent, made headlines recently for their Easter egg donation to St Mary's Hospital on the island. The es...

Best time to sell

31/03/23

Mid-March marks the start of spring, long acknowledged as the best time to sell your home. Rightmove report demand levels are currently 6% higher ...

What the budget means for you

17/03/23

What the budget means for you Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his spring budget statement on Wednesday, with "growth" and "back to work" being th...

Price it right

15/03/23

PRICE IT RIGHT With price sensitivity increasingly evident in the property market, understanding local market conditions and pricing realistically...

New home registrations at highest level in 15 years

10/03/23

New home registrations are at the highest level in 15 years! Nearly 200,000 new build homes were registered in the UK in 2022, the highest number ...

More mortgage product choice

01/03/23

Across the mortgage market product choice is increasing. According to Moneyfacts, there are more than 4,300 different deals available. This is the ...

Isle of Wight population

01/03/23

There are 3.6 residents per hectare which is a lower population density than across the region as a whole. In 2021 there were 140,508 people livin...

Happy Pancake Day

21/02/23

You batter be ready as Pancake Day takes place 47 days before Easter Sunday, 15 days under the average 62 days Rightmove report it takes to secure ...

Seven, considered by many a lucky number

15/02/23

Seven. Considered by many a lucky number, and as a homeowner if you stay in a property for 7 years it is likely to have risen in value Analysis of...

Mortgage arrears remain low

15/02/23

Mortgage rates have hit the headlines for the last 5 months but rates of arrears remain low by long-term standards. Just 0.88% of all mortgages are...

Isle of Wight property price increase over last 20 years

15/02/23

The data below shows the average property price increase over the last 20 years. The Island has seen an average of nearly 8% per year.

Fall in love with your home

09/02/23

Buying a home is like falling in love. You can expect to go through the same ups and downs, emotional tugs and pulls, and even similar stages. The ...

Houses remain the most popular choice for new buyers

09/02/23

Houses remain the most popular choice for new buyers, but the proportion of prospective purchasers looking for apartments is on the rise. Hometra...

The 2021 census

02/02/23

The census began recording mortgage status in 1991. The 2021 census marks the first time the data has shown that amongst homeowners, those that are...

55% jump in buyer demand

26/01/23

55% Jump in Buyer Demand Following two months of falls, average new seller asking prices rose by 0.9% in January 2023. This is the largest rise in...

59% House price increase

17/01/23

59% Increase in house price! • This year, Chinese New Year falls on the 22nd January, beginning the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is one of 12 z...

Making sense of Census 2021

13/01/23

Making sense of the census 2021 The census began recording mortgage status in 1991. The 2021 census marks the first time the data has shown that a...

GET READY FOR BOXING DAY BOUNCE

23/12/22

Sellers are you ready for the boxing day bounce?

Are you ready for Halloween?

05/10/22

Make your home spooky this Halloween and try some of these helpful decorating tips and scare your guests with spider ice cubes and decorate your do...

NEWS FLASH ! STAMP DUTY CHANGES

26/09/22

NEWS FLASH!! The government have just announced New Stamp Duty rates in England & Northern Ireland, but what does it mean and what impact will it h...

 Best Family-Run Sales & Lettings Agency - Isle of Wight ...

25/08/22

We have WON AGAIN!! Trigg & Co Estate Agents have been VOTED  Best Family-Run Sales & Lettings Agency - Isle of Wight 2022 SME News Magazine ...

Latest house price data for Cowes on the Isle of Wight

10/08/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight May 22 - Jul 22 People are always interested in knowing what the housing market is doing in their ...

Latest house price data for East Cowes on the Isle of Wight

10/08/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight May 22 - Jul 22 People are always interested in knowing what the housing market is doing in their ...

Latest house price data for Freshwater on the Isle of Wight

10/08/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight May 22 - Jul 22 People are always interested in knowing what the housing market is doing in their ...

Latest house price data for Newport on the Isle of Wight

10/08/22

Latest house price data for Ryde on the Isle of Wight

10/08/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight May 22 - Jul 22 People are always interested in knowing what the housing market is doing in their ...

Latest house price data for Sandown on the Isle of Wight

10/08/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight May 22 - Jul 22 People are always interested in knowing what the housing market is doing in their ...

Latest house price data for Shanklin on the Isle of Wight

10/08/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight May 22 - Jul 22 People are always interested in knowing what the housing market is doing in their ...

Latest house price data for Ventnor on the Isle of Wight

10/08/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight May 22 - Jul 22 People are always interested in knowing what the housing market is doing in their ...

Latest house price data for Bembridge on the Isle of Wight

08/08/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight May 22 - Jul 22 People are always interested in knowing what the housing market is doing in their ...

International Nurses Day Winners.

31/05/22

Trigg & Co for the fourth year running have sponsored the wonderful team at St Mary's Hospital, IOW for International Nurses Day.

Interest rates are on the rise again

05/05/22

Interest rates are on the rise again heres how you can get one step aheadThe Bank of England has decided to raise the base rate again to 1% today,...

Trigg Co donate Easter Eggs to childrens ward.

17/04/22

Trigg and Co once again continue their support for the childrens ward at St. Marys Hospital this Easter. Sales Director -Rhys Burtenshaw was deligh...

Latest House price data for Isle of Wight

11/04/22

Latest House Price Data for the Isle of Wight Jan 22 - Mar 22 People are always interested in knowing what house prices are doing, so we have list...

Easy ways to upcycle garden furniture

11/04/22

Easy ways to upcycle garden furniture. With daffodils and spring flowers in full bloom and warmer weather here, the first garden party of the seaso...

Five key questions every homebuyer should ask

11/04/22

Five key questions every homebuyer should askFrom assessing your finances to booking a viewing, you have a lot to think about when searching for yo...

A guide to determining the value of your home

11/04/22

A guide to determining the value of your home. Its only natural that you would like to gather a fair amount of knowledge before booking in for a pr...

Attract London Buyers

02/03/22

Trigg & Co are able to show your property to over 50 offices in central and surrounding areas of London. We put your home in front of all the leadi...

Latest house price data for Cowes

19/01/22

Latest House Price Data for Cowes Oct 21 -Dec 21. People are always interested in knowing what house prices are doing, so we have listed below t...

Latest House Price Data for East Cowes

19/01/22

Latest House Price Data for East Cowes Oct 21 -Dec 21 People are always interested in knowing what house prices are doing, so we have listed bel...

Latest House Price data for Freshwater

19/01/22

Latest House Price Data for Freshwater Isle of Wight Oct 21 -Dec 21 People are always interested in knowing what house prices are doing, so we h...

Latest House prices Newport on the Isle of Wight Wight

19/01/22

Latest House Price Data for Freshwater on the Isle of Wight Oct 21 -Dec 21 People are always interested in knowing what house prices are doing, ...

Top 5% of Estate Agents in the country!

21/12/21

We’ve done it again!! We have been placed in the top 5% of over 25,000 estate agents in the entire country by Rightmove & The Property Academy for ...

VOTED BEST ESTATE & LETTING AGENT ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT

15/12/21

Trigg & Co Estate Agents have been VOTED BEST ESTATE & LETTING AGENT ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT SME News Magazine has announced the winners of the 202...

Get a Cheaper Mortgage for Christmas

15/12/21

Banks and other mortgage lenders are coming out with some Christmas-cracker mortgage deals.

Work Experience for Bright Youngster

14/12/21

Work Experience for Bright Youngster. We at Trigg & Co were really pleased to offer a work experience placement to Medina College student Christoph...

Housing News - what's going on as the year draws to a close.

16/11/21

Here's a quick sum up of the latest housing news and views to round off what has been quite a year, one way and another.

Latest house price data for Cowes Isle of Wight

16/10/21

The market has remained extremely busy in the 3rd quarter. Demand for all types of property has outstripped supplies in all price ranges. There are...

Latest house price data for Freshwater Isle of Wight

16/10/21

The market has remained extremely busy in the 3rd quarter. Demand for all types of property has outstripped supplies in all price ranges. There are...

Our Top 10 Tips - get the Best Price for your property

10/09/21

Take advantage of the best market for years and sell with the Isle of Wight's Number One sales office - Trigg & Co using our 'Top 10 Sales Tips'.

More Property Wanted for Waiting Buyers

30/07/21

What we lack compared with a year ago is enough houses to sell to meet demand.  Stock is short and this is acting as a disincentive to potential ve...

Latest House Price Data Isle of Wight

23/07/21

The market has been extremely busy right from the start of 2021. Demand for all types of property has outstripped supplies in all price ranges. The...

First signs of the Housing Market stabilising

06/07/21

Estate Agents are always closer to the market than any other professional in the housing market - more in touch with buyers and sellers than survey...

One Stamp Duty holiday ends - and another begins

22/06/21

However, that's not the end of the story.  Stamp Duty rates will continue to be reduced for a further 3 months until 30th September 2021.  One holi...

Its a sellers market right now.

14/05/21

"If you’re looking to buy in the current frenetic market then you need to be on your toes and ready to move more quickly than ever before.”

After Covid - What Home Buyers Want Now

08/04/21

Rightmove reports that buyers are looking to escape to the countryside and coastal areas. As the leading Isle of Wight agent office, Trigg & Co an...

LATEST HOUSE PRICE DATA FOR SELLERS IN FRESHWATER, ISLE ...

31/03/21

The graphs below gives an insight into the latest house price data for Freshwater, Isle of Wight. This data is from December 2020 - February 2021 a...

LATEST HOUSE PRICE DATA FOR SELLERS IN BEMBRIDGE, ISLE OF...

29/03/21

Latest house price data for Bembridge, Isle of Wight. This data is from December 2020 - February 2021 and shows the types of houses being sold and ...

LATEST HOUSE PRICE DATA FOR SELLERS IN EAST COWES, ISLE O...

26/03/21

Latest house price data for East Cowes, Isle of Wight. This data is from December 2020 - February 2021 and shows the types of houses being sold and...

LATEST HOUSE PRICE DATA FOR SELLERS IN COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT

24/03/21

Latest house price data for Cowes, Isle of Wight. This data is from December 2020 - February 2021 and shows the types of houses being sold and the ...

Covid19 testing for the Isle of Wight

16/02/21

A well-known Isle of Wight based company has a new private coronavirus testing service, catering for individuals and organisations Island-wide.

Why strangely, this really is a good time to market your ...

15/02/21

You could be forgiven for thinking that the middle of lockdown, in a global pandemic, isn't a great time to be putting your property on the market....

The Island Market in Statistics - all the key facts at yo...

26/01/21

Sometimes it's helpful to cut through all the commentary and just look at the facts.

Island Housing Market News Round Up

19/01/21

We believe that the market will be strong when lockdown is eased and we will see more currently housebound vendors and buyers enter the fray.  The ...

Lockdown Update - Moving Home Safely in the Latest Lockdown

04/01/21

A letter from Keith Trigg, Trigg & Co Managing Director. How Trigg & Co will look after our clients and our staff during the latest lockdown.

Merry Christmas from Trigg & Co

19/12/20

On behalf of the team at Trigg & Co. we would like to wish all clients, old and new, a very Merry Christmas ​​​​​​​and a Happy & Prosperous New Year!

Beat the Deadline

04/12/20

Beat the deadline. 5 top reasons to move and why a sale by Auction guarantees the deal.

Stamp Duty Deadline - Getting your move done

17/11/20

It's still four and a half months until the end of the stamp duty holiday, but many firms are predicting a failure to get their clients moved in ti...

Covid Lockdown - Managing Your Move and Your Property Mat...

01/11/20

Whilst not all of the detail is yet completely clear, we can reassure you that Trigg & Co will be open and operational during the lockdown period.

HMRC Investigating Airbnb Landlords

23/10/20

Thinking of Holiday Letting? We can help you avoid the pitfalls.

House Prices Up 7.3% year on year say Halifax

08/10/20

Strongest house price growth since summer 2016 says the Halifax.

The Isle of Wight is in the Google Top 10!

05/10/20

It's a great time to buy a second home on the Isle of Wight

New '30 Day' Capital Gains Tax Rule

18/09/20

There have already been changes to how CGT is collected with a new 30-day Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rule coming into force. Buy to Let landlords and...

Outlook for Island House Prices

09/09/20

We thought it would be timely to tell you what we are seeing on the ground and how the market fundamentals might play out in the months ahead.

Stamp Duty – a temporary holiday from a hated tax.

08/07/20

After intense speculation all week about a potential stamp duty holiday for residential property purchases, the detail was confirmed when the Chanc...

The extraordinary growth of single person households

01/07/20

Analysis by the Office for National Statistics shows that the number of single person households is expected to grow to 7.9 million within the next...

Mortgages – Important News for Investors and First Time B...

18/06/20

The Bank of England base rate remains unchanged at it’s lowest ever level – just 0.1%. Still seems unbelievable doesn’t it? The prospect of negativ...

Does everyone want to move to the Isle of Wight?

12/06/20

It has felt a bit like that in the last couple of weeks, since we re-opened our office on the 18th May. There has been much speculation in the medi...

Company Cars that really deliver the goods

03/04/20

Estate Agents are famous for loving their cars and wearing nice suits – but these are truly extraordinary times. Clipboards, briefcases and cameras...

Announcement – Rent on Time Scheme is Suspended for New L...

19/03/20

As a direct consequence of the Coronavirus crisis, I am sure that you are aware that the Government announced last night that the UK will stop all ...

Today’s Budget and Rate Cut

11/03/20

This was the first budget from the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak and from a housing perspective, he majored on the provision of affordable and safe ho...

Housing Market News Round Up

27/02/20

There is never any shortage of news when it comes to property matters. The New Year and post election bounce have led to a VERY busy market, and th...

Prices Rising, Market Strong. Time to Move.

20/01/20

We predicted it, and now Rightmove confirms it. Just a couple of weeks ago we predicted a ‘Boris Brexit Bounce’ and there is no doubt it’s happenin...

2020 – House Price Forecasts

08/01/20

What’s in store for the next 12 months? Welcome to our first blog post of 2020 and with the new year underway, it seems a good time to look at what...

Want to Sell In January? Start Here. Start Now.

29/11/19

Why it makes sense to launch your property to the market on Boxing day. January is a busy time if you are an estate agent. Lots of new buyers come ...

Housing News and Views Round Up

18/10/19

A quick summary of everything we found interesting in the housing market over the last couple of weeks House Prices rise – but not in London The la...