West Yorkshire Property Market Update

With Zoopla reporting that sales are being agreed at the fastest rate in four years, is now the best time to sell your home? We’ve put together some of the latest market data from what we are seeing first-hand across our area, plus the latest info in the Zoopla House Price Index, to help you understand more about what is happening in the market right now. 

House Prices 

Over the last 12 months, Zoopla have recorded a 2.4% increase in house prices across Yorkshire and the Humber. Across Bradford, in the areas we cover, the current average house price is £200,000. This means that in Bradford, you are still getting excellent value for your money and across West Yorkshire in general, prices are remaining reasonable, with the average price in Leeds sitting at £212,700. 

Properties For Sale & Sale Speed 

In the last year, we have seen an increase in the number of properties coming to the market. Zoopla are also reporting similar stats, with a 14% increase in the number of properties for sale on this time in 2024. 

For sellers, this means that there will be more competition from other sellers when it comes to finding a buyer for your property, so it’s key to make sure your home is listed on the market at the right price. 

In the last month, the speed of sales being agreed also hit a four-year high. According to Zoopla, the average time for a sale to be agreed is now at 45 days, which is great news if you are looking to make a speedy sale, especially if you already have an onward purchase in mind. 

Selling With Us 

Currently, according to independent data from TwentyEA, we are the leading estate agent across Bradford, with double the market share of our closest competitors.  We sell 93% of the houses we list and achieve over 98% of the asking price. This means sellers throughout our area are consistently trusting us with their properties

To make selling simple, we offer three methods of sale: 

Sale Ready – The traditional method of selling

Swift Move – Speeding things up with upfront information and cutting sale times to about  80 days. 

Modern Auction – Sell in a fixed time frame with committed buyers.

For information on selling with us, book a valuation with us and let your local Robert Watts team help you find the easiest way to sell. You can also pop in to see us in person at any of our branches in Birkenshaw, Cleckheaton, Five Lane Ends or Wibsey. 

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