The first quarter of 2025 has wrapped up, and if you're keeping an eye on the Hertfordshire property scene, you'll know it's been anything but dull! March, in particular, saw a flurry of activity, largely thanks to the stamp duty holiday deadline.

Overpricing your home can have detrimental consequences which can be very difficult to rectify. In this article we explore the reasons that overpricing properties happens and how to ensure that you avoid it so that you have a successful sale.

A strong start to the spring market Despite the end of the stamp duty relief at the end of March, the housing market has continued to show strength through April and into May. According to national data, the average asking price for a property rose by 1.4% last month to a new high of £377,182 – a larger-than-usual increase for April.

Do you have a holiday cottage or property that you use as a short-term rental investment? You might have noticed an increase of other similar properties coming on to the market in their droves and be wondering why. This article explores some of the reasons that holiday property owners are leaving the industry and how you can protect your investment moving forward.