Five homes to buy in British areas, which are seeing a big increase in the number of homes for sale
Houses in popular rural and coastal locations have been scarce in recent years, but the tide is now turning, new data shows.
Zoopla said the supply of homes for sale on its website has increased by 20 percent in the past year, meaning buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring home choice in five years.
And specific areas are seeing a surge in supply, with the South West leading the way as agents report 2.5 times as many homes for sale compared to a year ago.
The property website identified other supply hotspots including Cornwall, Devon, Wales and the East Midlands.
Buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring house choice in five years, including in areas such as Cornwall (photo: Truro)
We look at these five supply hotspots and identify a property for sale in each area with a price tag typical of the local area.
Sam Turner, from Cornish estate agent Kivells, said: “The spring market has certainly blossomed as we see an increase in activity across the county.
‘There has been a large increase in the number of new properties coming onto the market, giving buyers more choice.
‘This also supports the moving process for our suppliers, as they have more choice when making further purchases.’
In areas such as Devon (photo: Exeter), more and more properties are coming onto the market for sale
1. South West: Two-bedroom apartment, £279,000
This two-bedroom apartment in Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset is for sale for £279,000 through agents David Plaister
This two bedroom apartment in Somerset’s Weston-Super-Mare is for sale for £279,000, which is just a few hundred pounds more than the average asking price of £278,600 for properties in the area.
The flat has two bedrooms and is located on Weston’s golden coast, overlooking the sea. The sale of the property is being handled by David Plaister real estate agents.
2. Cornwall: Three-bed barn conversion, £300,000
This barn conversion in the Cornish village of Grampound, Truro is for sale for £300,000
This three bedroom barn conversion in the village of Grampound in Cornwall’s Truro is for sale for £300,000.
According to Zoopla, the average price of a house for sale in Cornwall is £306,600.
The converted barn is located 5.6 miles from St Austell train station and the sale of the property is being handled by estate agents from Cornish Bricks.
3. Devon: Two-bed terrace, £290,000
This two-bedroom property in Exeter, Devon is for sale for £291,000 through Fulfords estate agents
The average price of a property in Devon is £291,000 and this terrace with two bedrooms for sale in Exeter is for sale with a price tag of just under that amount.
It is on the market for £290,000 with Fulfords agents handling the sale.
The terrace is 0.7 miles from Exeter Central and Exeter St Thomas train stations.
4. Wales: Semi-detached house, Cardiff
This semi-detached house in Pentrbane, Cardiff has an asking price of £250,000 and is being sold through agents Hern & Crabtree
This semi-detached house in Cardiff’s Pentrbane is for sale for £250,000 through agents Hern & Crabtree.
According to Zoopla, the average price of a property in the area is £252,300.
The property is just under a mile from Fairwater and Danescourt train stations.
5. East Midlands: Two-bed terrace, £200,000
For £200,000 you can buy this two-bedroom end-terrace property in Leicester
This end of terrace with two bedrooms in Leicester is for sale for £200,000 through Abbey agents.
According to Zoopla, the average price of a property in the area is £204,700.
The terrace house has good access to local transport and is 1.6 miles from Leicester Train Station.
