New year, old worries: what’s happening in the housing market?We’ve asked experts and collated forecasts, 15 in total. On the one hand there’s unanimity - just about everyone predicts price falls - but the scale of the drops varies tremendously.

The average rent in the UK is now £1,174. This is 0.1% lower than in November 2022 but 10.8% higher than 12 months ago. Rents in the capital remain above £2,000, despite dropping 0.2% since last month. The average rent in London is now £2,007 PCM.

The average house price fell by 1.5% in December, with the typical UK property now costing £281,272, down from £285,425 a month earlier, new data released this morning shows.

The accommodation is located on the second floor and comprises of entrance hallway, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, lounge/dining room, two double bedrooms, modern fitted bathroom and ample storage spaces. Other benefits include gas central heating, parking to the rear (non allocated), balcony modern decor throughout and no onward chain.

Moreland secured the sale after 11 days, 9 viewings and 3 offers, we also sold this property close to the asking price.

Exclusive marketing ands sales agents for this spacious 5 bedroom semi-detached house. It is arranged over three floors with potential to extend into the loft and at the rear on the ground floor subject to normal planning consents. Located in the heart of Temple Fortune and close to shopping facilities such as M&S and waitrose.

Exclusive marketing and sales agents for 4 bedroom link detached house arranged over two floors extending to 1792 ft.² / 166.5 m². giving further potential to extend in the loft Space.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The residential property market is struggling to regain momentum following the disastrous mini-Budget in September but a ‘soft landing’ is still possible, according to Nationwide.

A well presented one bedroom, one bathroom apartment arranged over the ground floor of this terraced house extending to 565 Sq Ft - 52.5 Sq M which has been extremely well kept by the current owner.

This beautifully presented two double bedroom period apartment is conveniently located equidistant between Finchley Road Station, Belsize Park Station & Swiss Cottage station all providing ease of access into central London via the Underground with links to the Northern Line, Jubilee Line and Metropolitan line.

Whether you are looking to relocate for work or you’re seeking out new horizons, packing up your belongings and waving goodbye to your friends and family can understandably feel daunting. Here are five tips for relocating in 2023 to help your move to a new location run as smoothly as possible.