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The talk is of the dreaded “double dip” recession but we think we are some way off this.  Dealing with both commercial and residential property gives us a fairly unique perspective on things in the local property market. We are still busy with letting smaller offices and industrial units (mainly under [...]

Budgets are always controversial depending on whether you are a loser or winner personally from the results. This year’s budget is fairly neutral from a property perspective – unless you are buying a house at over £2M in which case the Stamp Duty increase to 7% will be unwelcome. Few [...]

Things do not always go according to plan in life so it is always nice to receive some unsolicited praise, this from someone who recently bought through us: “Brunsdens were the only estate agents we saw who seemed to really listen to what we were actually looking for and within 2 [...]

The residential sale market is really getting into its swing now with good properties selling quite quickly and demand outstripping supply. Quite the reverse of the last quarter of 2011. Just give us a call for more details on 01635 255501 or email us at property@brunsden.com for more information. Alternatively, go [...]

Round one: went for a lovely walk in the late dusk just after work and came across a very handsome pheasant who proceeded to attack me. Good job pheasants are not 9 feet tall! Round two: Pheasant lost, casserole anyone? Just give us a call on 01635 255501 or email [...]

Another busy day, starting early with the Breakfast networking meeting in Hungerford with their monthly Big Breakfast. A nice range of business people, a good breakfast and all for £10! Not to be sniffed at (the offer that is – the smell of freshly grilled bacon is a treat for [...]

Quick lunchtime meeting with a client who has some great offices to let in Newbury. It’s a tough market for offices but these should let as he’s taking a very flexible and sensible approach. Mid afternoon and a probate valuation on a cottage just outside Newbury. Always a sad one [...]

Just completed a market appraisal on a lovely Edwardian detached house in Newbury, in one of the nicest roads in the town. The owners have been personally recommended to us and are really great – hope we get it! Just give us a call for more details on 01635 255501 [...]

The lettings market is marching along very well and demand is greater than supply. Understandably this has lead to some rents increasing in the last 12 months. If you’re thinking of somewhere to rent – get in touch soon! Just give us a call for more details on 01635 255501 [...]

January and February got off to a cracking start with both commercial and residential property. Many small and medium sized businesses seem to be taking the plunge and are on the move to new or larger premises. There are some great deals and bargains in the commercial market to be [...]