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The Bank of England (BoE) announced an increase of 0.25% to its Base Rate this month. This is the 14th consecutive rise, and has pushed interest rates to 5.25%, which is the highest they’ve been for 15 years. The... Read More

This week at Samuel Wood, we are comparing a new BBC TV series on estate agency with real life. The BBC is broadcasting a new reality series called 'Crazy Rich Agents' on BBC2 at 9pm, this month. The series is designed to focus on... Read More

Amid the nationwide wave of rising inflation and fluctuating mortgage rates, it's easy to feel disheartened about the housing market. However, it’s equally important to remember that the national scene doesn't always reflect what's... Read More

Here at Samuel Wood, we are looking at a property market sector that offers buyers bags of often overlooked potential. Let’s speak up in favour of the bungalow. Those who live in these stairless homes understand what many others... Read More

Samuel Wood looks at a key feature home buyers are adding to their wish lists this year. Many of those who saw the Chelsea Flower Show featured on TV recently, or better still attended the annual event in person, would have been... Read More

Prospective property purchasers are being invited to attend an exclusive open event this weekend to see inside homes at a new development near Ludlow. Springfield Way is an exclusive development of 14 houses, bungalows, and split-level... Read More

Russell Griffin, Director of Samuel Wood, reflects that our newly crowned king may not have to worry about finding somewhere to live, but as Prince of Wales he became a champion of vernacular architecture, sustainable housing, and property... Read More

Here at Samuel Wood, we like working with all sorts of people and marketing all sorts of properties. From small and petite, to unique and quirky, to family homes and those with character and history. Helping people buy, sell, and... Read More

If you’re looking to move right now, you’ll probably feel a bit overwhelmed if you’ve been reading any news about the property market and interest rates. Many people ‘sit tight’ to see what might happen to... Read More

The average price of property coming to market has risen by 0.8% or £2,906 in March according to the latest House Price Index report from Rightmove. This average increase is due to a 1.2% jump in the largest homes section of the... Read More