22 Village Voice September 2010
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What is the state of our property market? MELBOURNE has attracted to the town three top estate agents – a sure sign that Melbourne and its surrounding area are considered a prime location, with above average house prices and a demand fuelled by the many people attracted to come to live here. Although mortgages may be difficult to get, if you do get one, the costs are the lowest for generations, and seem likely to remain so – certainly in the medium term. What is the state of the market? Are prices down by as much as some doom mongers in the national press would have us believe? Or has a relatively good sales period in the summer, here in our area, given the agents hope of a continued recovery? Is it truly "austerity Britain"? Andy Parker, who has recently taken marketing premises in Derby Road for the national franchise chain, Reeds Rains, is optimistic. Business can be got, he is confident, because he has the benefit of good local knowledgeable staff and of a national network behind him. Kate Groombridge has the great advantage that she is local born and bred. Although optimistic, he accepts that there has been a "holding off" in the late summer, a "wait and see" caution. Simon Kelsey, of Ashley Adams, stresses that Melbourne property is more expensive than neighbours Ashby and Castle Donington, but after a record sale in April, the market, week by week, is up and down. Prices have remained relatively stable, and the abolition of the Home Information Pack has certainly helped. But Melbourne is a testing market, because of the sheer variety of the housing in the town, which makes price judgements difficult. Newton Fallowell, the longest established of the three estate agents in Melbourne, takes a very measured approach in their view of the market. Run by the husband and wife team of Karen and Murray Clarke, they take a cautious view. The "crucial" period - September and October - is coming up, and they emphasise that they can sell, but only if vendors recognise the
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Have you got the cake factor? Sunday 26th September 2010 Aston on Trent Village Hall 1.30pm start Winner’s prizes and trophies £3.00 cake entry for 16 and over £1.50 cake entry for under 16’s Tea’s, coffee’s and lots of other stalls
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necessity to be realistic on prices. After a good summer – "Melbourne has not really reduced, the town has never really been in recession" - the waiting list has reduced, and the lower end terrace houses have reduced in price. Overall, house purchasers and sellers seem to be anxious as to what are going to be the consequences. Higher taxes, worries over jobs, increased cost of living - all affect the atmosphere in which the housing market operates. But Melbourne, certainly not immune to national trends, does seem to be resilient, and seems still able to attract many people who wish to live in the town. But at the moment, perhaps many people are waiting for the outcome of the promised October 'Cuts'. - DOB
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