Keep up to date with the latest McCartneys news.
Fri 16 August 2019
Kidderminster Office is always a hub of activity with sales, lettings and block management all operating under one roof Read More
Tue 16 July 2019
It was once stated that people first diagnosed with dementia felt they had a mountain to climb Read More
Tue 9 July 2019
Those of us of a certain age will remember the advert with the late, great, Bob Hoskins, telling us just that. Well it is, and especially if you’re looking for a property. Read More
Mon 8 July 2019
McCartneys adds more stability for Knighton and surrounding areas by combining the strengths and experience with other offices, to offer an exceptional service. Read More
Wed 29 May 2019
For many vendors I speak to the most important aspect of their sales journey is Read More
Tue 14 May 2019
At the end of 2017 we received a call from Austin Powell, who wished McCartneys to act as agents, to sell Bucknell Railway Station. Read More
Wed 1 May 2019
“A house is made with walls and beams, a home is made with love and dreams”. Read More
Thu 25 April 2019
McCartneys are delighted to announce that Alzheimer’s Society is our Charity of the Year for 2019. Working with our local community fundraisers Lisa and Helen we will be raising money and awareness throughout the year to support people living with dementia across the UK. Read More
Wed 24 April 2019
When visiting potential clients to conduct a market appraisal, one point I always try to hammer home is first impressions count for a massive amount and this is something I feel very strongly about Read More
Fri 12 April 2019
and it is incredible to see what a difference some fine weather makes to the property market Read More
Fri 12 April 2019
In 2018 McCartneys and Phipps & Pritchard chose the British Heart Foundation as our Charity of the Year. Heart disease is one of the world’s biggest killers, the BHF funds vital research to save lives. Read More
Wed 20 March 2019
On 29th and 30th March McCartneys Fine & Country will be holding a property exhibition dedicated to our portfolio of homes for sale across Shropshire, Powys, Herefordshire & The Marches. Read More
Wed 20 February 2019
Much of the press I have been reading or listening to over recent weeks and the doom and gloom surrounding Brexit paints a very sad and depressing picture of the property market with a suggestion of a lack of sales and some prices having to be dropped significantly. Read More
Mon 3 December 2018
On Friday 7th December the team at Ludlow Office will be raising money for the British Heart Foundation. Read More
Fri 16 November 2018
I have just read an article about the rise of the modular home, a flat pack home you can order online, have delivered and put up within weeks. One style actually is flat and you fold it out into a house! Read More
Wed 14 November 2018
This is a word that I hear used on an exceptionally regular basis: And in fairness we estate agents throw it about quite a bit in our sales particulars as well!! Read More
Wed 7 November 2018
On Sunday 11th November the nation will come together to remember all those who fought in the First World War. Here at our Ludlow office we wanted to show our respect and thanks and to have the opportunity to reflect and acknowledge the huge sacrifice made by so many on all our behalf. Read More
Mon 5 November 2018
Debbie Anderson is delighted that the team at Ludlow have once again achieved Gold standard in the British Property Awards for Regional Estate Agent in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and West Midlands. The team have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced later in the year. Read More
Mon 29 October 2018
McCartneys recently held a series of Basic Payment Scheme roadshows at Welshpool, Brecon, Worcester, Ludlow & Knighton. Read More
Thu 18 October 2018
Whilst out and about on my travels over the last few months I have been staggered by clients questions and expectations relating to service. Read More
Wed 10 October 2018
Our last Kidderminster auction sale was held on Wednesday 29th May 2013 and was a very well attended event producing FIVE SALES. The results were as follows - click on pdf to view Read More
Wed 10 October 2018
Are you a first time property buyer? Partner Tom Carter shares some expert advice on the financial implications of buying your first home! Read More
Wed 10 October 2018
Yes, the market for residential property has much improved but it is not necessarily all about asking prices and selling prices with reference to the advice that we can offer to our potential vendors. Read More
Thu 4 October 2018
A leading firm of estate agents, independent auctioneers, chartered surveyors, valuers and rural professionals collected the Excellence in Leadership and Management Award at the annual Powys Business Awards. Read More
Wed 3 October 2018
McCartneys are pleased to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale by private treaty the holding known as Fron Grian, Cefn Coch, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0AG Read More
Wed 3 October 2018
McCartneys report another excellent land auction at The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells on Thursday 27th September 2018. Read More
Wed 26 September 2018
McCartneys are grateful to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale the charming and attractive small farm known as Old Court. Located in a most beautiful part of south Montgomeryshire, the sale presents a prime opportunity to acquire a small farm with potential and diversification opportunities. Read More
Tue 4 September 2018
We are bracing ourselves for increased activity as we move into September. It is noticeable that peoples focus is turning back to property as we see the end of the Summer Holidays and children returning to school next week. The mailing list which has been surprisingly high with proceedable applicants the largest sector being those in rented has shifted in latter weeks with the first time buyers increasing once again. Read More
Tue 4 September 2018
This is according to figures provided by TwentyCi, an independent statistics provider. Growth is measured by the number of properties on the market in the last 12 months, in this case from August 3 2017 to August 2 2018, and compared to the previous 12 months (August 3 2016 to August 2 2017) in England and Wales. The results revealed that Fine & Country has grown by 18.9 % year on year, which is substantially higher than the next closest competitor at only 4.2% growth Read More
Fri 24 August 2018
I am so often asked how we differ from the online offering. My response is such that for tech savvy individuals the online option is attractive. Cost is a huge factor for many people however more often than not we see people who have paid and are having to pay again for a ‘true’ high street agent. The incentive for the online agent is building stock and their brand presence, their fees are paid up front so you question where is their motivation following taking your money to sell for you? They have been paid and listed your property – now what? Read More
Mon 20 August 2018
We’re happy to announce that McCartneys will be having a stand at Berriew Show again this year. We thoroughly enjoyed last year’s show so we’re looking forward to attending again, especially as it is the 70th anniversary of Berriew Show. Read More
Fri 17 August 2018
McCartneys are very pleased to announce the successful completion of the Three Peaks 24 Hour Challenge by their team where during one of the hottest weekends recorded this year the three mountains of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon were scaled within the set time limit of 24 hours. Whilst the challenge was no mean feat most importantly a fantastic £4,031 was raised for the British Heart Foundation, McCartneys’ chosen charity of the year. Read More
Thu 19 July 2018
I am delighted to say that McCartneys Rural Professional Team has made the finals of the Rural Business Awards for the third year in a row, this time in the new Midlands Category. Read More
Wed 18 July 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval and listed buildings consent for the erection of a two storey extension to a rural cottage. The extension provides a utility and shower room on the ground floor and a double bedroom on the first floor. This extension provides the cottage with 2 bedrooms in total allowing a family to live in the dwelling. Read More
Fri 22 June 2018
We have officially kicked off our fundraising activities for the British Heart Foundation. If you visit one of our branches you’ll find a donation tin and lots of free BHF literature, so please do make any contribution you can. Read More
Fri 22 June 2018
As the second May Bank Holiday has been and gone there is a noticeable increase in viewing and offer activity. The diaries have been extremely busy which is great as the stock levels have been so very low for the last 18 months. It is good to see the stock levels increasing. Read More
Tue 29 May 2018
Now is the time of year when our gardens come into their own. The Malvern Spring Festival kicked off the horticultural year in style and last week we had the joys of the Chelsea flower show. At this time of year when not at work I can be found in my garden, no good looking for me in the house, the garden is where I will be and where I am most content. Last night as I was tying up my sweet peas and trying the stop the cats from scooping tadpoles out of the pond I thought how vital our gardens are to us all. Read More
Fri 18 May 2018
With Debbie Anderson, who has been McCartneys property chairman since 2011, stepping down to concentrate on front line sales at the company’s Ludlow office, Tom Carter has been appointed as the new Chairman of McCartneys Property department. Read More
Wed 9 May 2018
McCartneys have been recognised as one of the best estate agents in the county, having received a Gold Award for their Ludlow branch from the British Property Awards. Read More
Thu 12 April 2018
Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys Partner Nick Millinchip is proud to announce the successful sale of the three iconic Grade II Listed Weavers’ Cottages’ rescued and painstakingly repaired by The Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust Ltd (WBPT) using grants and loans including substantial investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) of £730,000 and from the Architectural Heritage Fund of over £300,000. Read More
Fri 6 April 2018
The move has enabled us to offer all of the above services from one location. Customer service is at the forefront of our business and one of our key motivators is to ensure that we provide the best experience for our customers. Read More
Fri 23 March 2018
This is a question which I’m often asked when clients are considering the sale of a property and I have to say that the answer has become more and more protracted over the years. Read More
Fri 16 March 2018
Welshpool RFC has been a huge part of their chairman Tom Carter’s life. Not only did he play for the club for nearly 17 years and captained the first team on numerous occasions, it’s also where he first met work colleague Jake Best (pictured above left) when he was playing youth rugby.  Both now work for McCartneys across the Welshpool and Newtown offices. Read More
Wed 14 March 2018
We love nothing more than helping you buy and sell property so you can move onto your next adventure in life and we’ve been on the move too! Our Phipps and Pritchard sales and lettings offices in Kidderminster have come together under one roof, 32 Worcester Street. Read More
Tue 13 March 2018
One of the most common questions which I’m asked whilst visiting properties is “should we do any work before putting the house on to the market?” Read More
Mon 12 March 2018
At Chillington Industrial Estate, Eastfields, Wolverhampton, WV1 2BS on SATURDAY 7th April 2018 at 11.00am prompt. Read More
Fri 9 March 2018
Another electric evening was experienced at Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel last Tuesday night 13th March. The latest property auction hosted by Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys was probably the most popular and successful event yet. Read More
Wed 7 February 2018
Newcastle on Clun Football Club have been offered a great opportunity to purchase their football ground at Millfield in Newcastle. Read More
Mon 5 February 2018
McCartneys LLP has appointed Mike Hamer to run the property side of its Kington, Knighton and Prestigne offices. Mike, joins the business with a wealth of experience, not only in property development, but also sales, marketing and research. Read More
Wed 31 January 2018
Stars were lighting up the sky on January 13, when we announced the winners of our annual McCartneys group awards. Read More
Wed 17 January 2018
We have seen a very positive start to 2018. There was a noticeable quietening down of the phones, as expected, during December as people prepared for the festive season. Read More
Sat 13 January 2018
If you are thinking of selling your property or land in 2018, then you may have more options open to you than you realise. Read More
Fri 15 December 2017
During the Christmas period Ludlow Market will behaving sale on Wednesday 27th December 2018 and also Monday 1st January 2018. For more information please contact 01584 872251 and speak to Michael Thomas or John Uffold. Read More
Fri 15 December 2017
I am often asked about the noticeable array of emerging online estate agents. What do we offer that is different? Read More
Fri 1 December 2017
Informal Tender closing at 12noon on Thursday 7th December 2017. Read More
Thu 16 November 2017
If you are looking to sell your property, then now is the time to do it. Do not wait until Spring!!! But it’s Winter I hear you cry! Read More
Wed 11 October 2017
The Weavers’ Cottages in Horsefair, Kidderminster have been shortlisted as one of three finalists in the Best Rescue of a Historic Building category of the Historic England Angel Awards 2017 Read More
Tue 5 September 2017
McCartneys LLP has beaten off stiff competition to be named a finalist in the prestigious Rural Business Awards (RBAs), due to be held on 5th October. Read More
Mon 24 July 2017
Park Farm, Hartlebury, North Worcestershire - Special barn with planning permission for conversion and private 1 acre lake in a scene reminiscent of an oil painting! Read More
Sat 22 July 2017
"We have enjoyed a very positive July and August with much needed stock coming in and filtering through", explains Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys Property Expert Zoe Herbert from our Kidderminster office. Read More
Tue 18 July 2017
McCartneys are supporting Mind, the mental health charity and have organised a fundraising event on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal on Sunday the 24th of September to raise monies and awareness for the cause. Read More
Thu 13 July 2017
More auction success at Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, Kidderminster was achieved again last night with a staggering £1,743,000worth of property sold on the evening. Read More
Thu 6 July 2017
McCartneys are pleased to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale by Formal Tender the holding known as Bryngwlfa, Llanbister Road. Read More
Fri 9 June 2017
AND THE WINNER IS…………. McCartneys have just won The British Property Awards for BEST ESTATE AGENT IN WELSHPOOL. Read More
Wed 3 May 2017
Tom Carter, partner in McCartneys Welshpool office said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been short listed for such a prestigious award completely out of the blue, it is wonderful that once again our hard work and the unrivalled results that we achieve for our clients here in in Mid Wales are being recognised at a national level. Our customer service levels, response times to enquiries and the service that we offer out of office hours have been highlighted by the judges which we are really proud of as we strive to offer the very best estate agency service in the area.” Read More
Tue 2 May 2017
These historic Grade II Listed properties have been painstakingly repaired to the very highest standard and are now in the market to be sold straightaway priced to attract immediate interest from able buyers. Read More
Fri 7 April 2017
Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys Partner, Nick Millinchip is delighted to be favoured with kind instructions from The Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust (WBPT). Read More
Fri 7 April 2017
McCartneys are pleased to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale by public auction on Thursday 25th May 2017 (in 2 Lots) the holding known as Llwynmorfa, Crossgates. Read More
Wed 18 January 2017
McCartneys have again scooped an industry ‘Oscar’ at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2016 in association with The Sunday Times and The Times. Read More
Wed 18 January 2017
Thinking about waiting till the Spring to sell your home? Well you’re not alone, many people think the winter isn’t a great time to sell but that’s become something of a myth in the last few years. Read More
Tue 10 January 2017
During the course of 2016 Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys LLP were favoured with kind instructions to offer 24 varied lots for sale by Public Auction. For some of our vendor/clients then irresistible offers meant that a few lots successfully changed hands prior to auction but from those 24 instructions it is great testament to our skill, and expertise, is the field of auction that only just one lot did not actually transact. Thereby creating an incredible “strike rate” of 96%! Read More
Tue 13 December 2016
McCartneys was awarded Silver in the Best Wales Agency category at The Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2016 in association with The Sunday Times and The Times. Read More
Mon 5 December 2016
When you read news articles that says ‘Housing transactions to drop over next two years in ‘tough times’, we all buy into the idea that the housing market is on a downer, BUT don’t believe everything you read, remember headline grabbing articles sell papers. Read More
Thu 24 November 2016
A Thursday night bit of fun for a small group of 12 from various McCartneys offices raises £110 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Read More
Mon 14 November 2016
Two customer satisfaction questionnaires from a property sale recently landed on my desk, which intrigued me enough to investigate the story behind them. Read More
Fri 4 November 2016
Property prices in Wyre Forest have seen quite an increase since Christmas and in general would be at least 5% up. Like the rest of the country we witnessed a real spike for transactions in the market in the run up to 1 April 2016 with buyers rushing to exchange contracts before the Government introduced changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) system for buyto-let purchases and also second homes. Read More
Tue 11 October 2016
McCartneys are pleased to have been able to help in the fight to keep open one of our local village primary schools recently. Read More
Fri 16 September 2016
Our latest public auction sale was held on a hot evening on Tuesday 13th September 2016 seeing the room packed to full capacity with equally hot bidding! Read More
Mon 1 August 2016
The McCartneys summer auction attracted a good sized crowd with a variety of lots forward. A wide range of land and property gave the basis for a very successful evening. Read More
Wed 29 June 2016
So the referendum is done and the UK has voted to leave the EU. What will this mean for the property market in the coming months? I read reports ranging from utter doom to a sense of mild and considered optimism. Read More
Tue 28 June 2016
When asked how the market is at the moment, the only answer I can give is extremely good. It was thought by some that with the lead up to the EU referendum, and the uncertainty that surrounds it, sales would slow and the market would become quite quiet. Read More
Wed 11 May 2016
If glorious isolation is what you’re dreaming of then Warren House in Stansbatch, Herefordshire will be right up your street, or should we say track! Read More
Mon 4 April 2016
Over half a dozen potential buyers were present in a full saleroom for McCartneys auction of the little Mission Hall at Hay-on-Wye. Read More
Mon 4 April 2016
Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys LLP has a fine heritage having been established all the way back in 1848 and still runs today with the very same deep rooted values such as honesty, integrity and professionalism underpinned by a friendly highly knowledgeable personal service yet at the same time we still always continue to strive for progression thereby leading the way in all aspects of modern property transfer in order to exceed our clients expectations. Read More
Fri 1 April 2016
What a word! We are, in our day to day capacity as valuers and auctioneers, being asked regularly to “can you please value this or value that”. But if you stand back and consider the word value and its associated close relatives, we have a whole world of words surrounding one core word. Read More
Fri 1 April 2016
Whether you are personally pro or anti Europe, the referendum on 23th June is likely to do nothing to help property sales this spring. Read More
Fri 1 April 2016
The first of the new properties at Rectory View in Berriew is now complete with the remaining three nearing completion. Interested parties are now invited to view unit two which is a large 3 bedroom semi detached house which exhibits the quality of finish that will be echoed throughout the development. Read More
Tue 29 March 2016
The first auction of property recently took place at The Salwey Arms. Three lots forward, two in North Herefordshire and the other in Powys. Read More
Tue 15 March 2016
In a fast-changing world, the vendors of Highclere in Newtown, Powys have taken a new approach to selling their five-bedroom house. Working with McCartneys to take advantage of premium marketing under the Fine & Country brand, they’ve also chosen to set up a Facebook page for their property to help convey a sense of lifestyle. Read More
Mon 14 March 2016
I am often asked, when I am undertaking Marketing Appraisals, whether we have people waiting to view properties such as the one I am inspecting. Read More
Fri 19 February 2016
Historic Weavers’ Cottages in Horsefair, Kidderminster to be offered for sale by Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys – following extensive repair and conservation by The Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust Ltd having secured a mix of important grant and loan funding to do so! Read More
Fri 12 February 2016
As 2015 came to a close we saw several changes for the lettings market bringing in new rulings as of October 1st. These changes were in respect of carbon monoxide / smoke alarms in rented accommodation along with grounds for landlords regaining possession of their properties. Read More
Mon 15 June 2015
Agents and Landlords are going to see a seismic shift in the Commercial Letting field come April 2018 - which is not that far away in the grand scheme of things. Read More
Thu 11 June 2015
Well as soon as possible, that’s when! Gone are the seasonal barriers to selling. If you want to sell your house the most important factor is to get it on to the market so that buyers can see it. Read More
Wed 10 June 2015
After an extremely successful first edition we have decided to publish a second one, which you can view by clicking on the link below or if you fancy getting your hands on the newspaper version hurry down to one of the following outlets in our areas to pick up your free copy - Sainsbury's ∙ TESCO ∙ ASDA ∙ The co-operative ∙ MORRISONS Read More
Fri 19 December 2014
Debbie Anderson Property Chairman of McCartneys is delighted to announce that from January 2015 all properties for sale and to let will be listed with the new property portal On The Market. Read More
Mon 20 October 2014
When recently scanning one of the trade journals I came across an article headed: ‘Average Home to cost £780,000 by 2040’, whilst more than a little surprised by the prediction I thought I would find out how much prices have risen over the last 25 years. Read More
Sun 19 October 2014
A very fine conversion of an important Grade II Listed Victorian Glassworks by JG Woodcock Construction Ltd creating 27 units of the highest quality with a mix of one and two bedroom flats plus, also, two and three bedroom town houses. Read More
Fri 17 October 2014
A lot of people lose faith in selling their property come the winter months, I however take a different view. Read More
Wed 8 October 2014
McCartneys office in Cleobury Mortimer will now be staffed every Monday & Friday. Read More
Fri 26 September 2014
2 Auctions over 2 nights equals over 2 million pounds worth of property sold! Read More
Wed 17 September 2014
With the Scottish referendum on the door step I thought it might be an appropriate time to look at the differences in the processes involved with selling property in England and Wales compared with that of North of the border. Read More
Tue 9 September 2014
A study commissioned to mark the 40th anniversary of the roll-out of UK postcodes has revealed that Llanidloes the small market town set in the heart of Mid-Wales is ranked 3rd in Wales and within the top 10 in the UK. Read More
Tue 2 September 2014
August can be a very funny month in the property world. It is incredible how so many external factors affect our industry but summer holidays are certainly one of those influences. Further, there are of course so many factors which affect how people holiday, from the weather to the economy. All of these things can have an impact on the property market over the summer months. Read More
Thu 28 August 2014
I had the pleasure earlier this week of presenting Tracey Williams, the winner of our 2014 photography competition, with her prize of photography equipment vouchers. Read More
Thu 14 August 2014
Head of PR and Valuer for McCartneys Zoe Herbert and Ludlow based photographer Gareth Thomas alongside celebrity judge Sian Lloyd met up to view the submissions and pick their winner. Read More
Thu 7 August 2014
As we have written about before, Client Testimonials are very important for any business in this day and age and are used in a multitude of ways. Read More
Wed 16 July 2014
Gymnasts at Mid-Wales based Maldwyn Dragons Gymnastic Club have a new home to call their own thanks to help from McCartneys. For the last seven years classes have been limited to Fridays and Saturdays only with a waiting list in excess of 80 children (some waiting longer than 18 months) but now the ‘Dragons’ have moved to a purpose equipped unit at 14, Mochdre Industrial Estate, Newtown. Read More
Mon 23 June 2014
A recent survey commissioned by Rightmove shows that Llandrindod Wells is the ‘happiest place’ to live in Wales. Based upon the opinions of those living within the town the survey asked “how content people are with their own homes and how it is decorated plus how friendly are the neighbours and how safe they feel in their local community”. The Spa town came 19th in the overall rankings for Britain, with Cardiff, the Welsh Capital, coming in at 54th. Read More
Fri 20 June 2014
With a positive and productive start to the year I found myself looking at what makes a good Estate Agent. Read More
Wed 11 June 2014
Debbie Anderson Property Chairman of McCartneys LLP is delighted to welcome Alison Lord to the team at Tenbury Wells. “Our Tenbury Office is going from strength to strength and we were seeking a high quality individual to focus on customer service. I am confident that Alison is the perfect person for the role, her commitment, management skills and understanding of clients’ needs will allow us to extend and enhance our range of services in Tenbury”. Read More
Mon 9 June 2014
I recently read yet another newspaper article that informed me that we were all experiencing a housing price bubble with significant house price gains across the country. But how misleading these articles can be! Read More
Thu 5 June 2014
If you are thinking about putting your house on the market… and now is a very good time to, think…. and then do it…. because the market is about as buoyant and active as it has been for some time now…… some people think it prudent to get more than one Agent to come and appraise their house and give their opinion of the what is going on in the world of house sales and in some cases this is a very sensible thing to do. Read More
Fri 30 May 2014
This was the suggestion in an article which I read lately thanks to the recent mortgage market review. The majority of the reforms from the review came into effect in April this year and are designed (say the financial watchdog) to, “ensure continued access to mortgages for the great majority of customers who can afford it, while preventing a return to the poor practices that we saw in the past.” Read More
Thu 29 May 2014
This is your last chance to enter the McCartneys Photographic Competition before the closing date of 31st May 2014. We've already had some stunning entries submitted, but you never know this could be your chance to win photography vouchers worth £100. See the flier for more details on how to enter, or visit mccartneysphotocompetition.co.uk. Read More
Wed 14 May 2014
This ever familiar proverb is now more true than ever for the successful forward thinking Estate Agent given the prevalence of the internet as a key marketing medium where a prospective buyer's first impression of your property is absolutely crucial. Read More
Tue 22 April 2014
Phil Herdson FRICS, McCartneys LLP member and former Phipps and Pritchard Partner is delighted to report that the 'good times' appear to be back. Read More
Thu 17 April 2014
After recently joining McCartneys in January this year, I have found my days to be non stop, interesting, challenging and extremely busy. I’ve settled into working here brilliantly and McCartneys are proving to be a great company to work for. Read More
Fri 11 April 2014
The RICS' reported yesterday that the property market is continuing to strengthen with the average price for a home across the UK is now over £250,000. Read More
Thu 10 April 2014
Spring is well and truly on its way and with it this year comes a much improved feel to the Mid Wales property market. There are some sure signs that the market is much stronger this year and that all importantly some confidence has returned. Read More
Wed 9 April 2014
Research by Estate Agent Today shows British estate agents charge some of the lowest fees in the world. With agents charging variable fees in the UK – most believed to be 1.5% to 2% but as high as 3% in parts of central London comparisons are difficult. Read More
Thu 3 April 2014
The Stourport Office of Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys were favoured with instructions from developer's Oakham Construction Ltd to offer for sale Pear Tree House in the North Worcestershire village of Hartlebury at the very start of this year. Read More
Fri 28 March 2014
Last month leading estate agents, auctioneers and chartered surveyors McCartneys launched a photography competition inviting entrants to capture “the spirit of rural border life and property.” The winning shots are to be featured in McCartneys 2015 calendar which is distributed to thousands of homes and businesses and the winning photographers will receive vouchers for photography shops. Read More
Thu 27 March 2014
That’s exactly what happened at the offices of McCartneys Leominster last month with the office selling three properties in Wegnalls Way with all three buyers completing and moving in within the same week of each other! Read More
Wed 19 March 2014
At Ludlow Office we have trialled a new concept in property marketing. We are now able to offer films of properties with a link to our website and facebook so people can get a real feel of the surroundings and the house itself. As so many people start their search online we wanted to offer more than just photographs or stills cut together. I know when I bought my house, I had almost made the decision when I opened the garden gate and saw the views. I wanted to try and give people this experience online and I think we have cracked it! Read More
Wed 12 March 2014
Knighton - Powys. A tremendous start to the New Year with property sales agreed being double over the same period as of last year. Buyers are coming from all over the country with all types of property requirements. Read More
Fri 7 March 2014
It was a pleasure to welcome so many local professionals and friends to our open day to celebrate the completion of our residential sales property centre at 31 Worcester Street, Kidderminster. Read More
Wed 5 March 2014
McCartneys are pleased to announce the appointment of three new Associates. Simon Edwards, Phillip Blackman-Howard and Geraint Jones have joined the partnership as Associate Members. Read More
Wed 26 February 2014
I was recently reading an article about the makeup of home buyers in the London market which reported that in 2013 almost 44% of London buyers were from abroad. This of course got me thinking about the makeup of our buyers here in Mid Wales. Read More
Mon 24 February 2014
Two of Mid Powys’ largest developers – PAR Homes and Avisco Properties are pro actively pushing forward with new house builds after successfully becoming registered with “Help to Buy Wales.” The new equity loan scheme came into force in Wales on January 2nd this year after being extremely successful in England since 2012. Read More
Mon 24 February 2014
The Chancellor of the Exchequer will give his budget to Parliament on the 19th March 2014. There are growing calls from those involved in the housing industry for Stamp Duty thresholds to be reviewed. Currently when you buy a property up to £125,000 there is no stamp duty to pay. From £125,001 - £250,000 the levy is 1% of the purchase price. At £250,001 to £500,000 it rises sharply to 3% of the purchase price, and from £1,000,001 it rises to 4% and at over £2,000,000 a whopping 7%! Read More
Fri 14 February 2014
After 7 years in recession the signs of recovery in the housing market are much brighter. With viewing numbers for the first 6 weeks of this year almost doubling the same period last year and a 100% increase on sales there is no doubt that confidence levels are returning. Read More
Fri 14 February 2014
One of the major factors following a flood is the potential devaluation or blighting that can take place to a person’s property. So on top of the misery that goes with dealing with a flood, there is then the on-going worry if someone had been thinking of moving or selling their house, needed to sell/re-mortgage or whatever, there is then the anguish that goes with the worry about how the flood will have affected their, in the majority of instances, major capital asset. Read More
Mon 10 February 2014
Energy assessments have been part of our lives since the autumn of 2007, and still after all these years, whilst many are aware of their existence, most people know absolutely nothing about them. Read More
Tue 28 January 2014
McCartneys Annual award ceremony took place at The Luctonians, Kingsland Friday 10th January 2014. Read More
Wed 22 January 2014
McCartneys are hoping to become the agent of choice in and around Bishops Castle in 2014. Having had considerable presence in the town for many years combined with our unrivalled services and the addition of Hazel to the team as senior sales/lettings negotiator we now feel that we have the winning combination to provide the town and surrounds with the highest level of estate agency and chartered surveyor services available in the area. Read More
Fri 20 December 2013
In a competitive estate agency industry we must evolve to accommodate buyers and seller’s needs, that’s why we, at McCartneys, have developed two new services which will enhance our existing outstanding agency package. Read More
Wed 11 December 2013
A job as an Estate Agent is never dull, and no day ever the same. From starter homes to grand country houses you never know where you will be asked to visit next. Read More
Mon 4 November 2013
Thursday night of last week saw a packed auction room at The Bear Hotel in Crickhowell with Malps cottage and two lots of land being offered for sale. This was an auction of a very special property situated on the slopes of the Blorenge mountain, Abergavenny. Read More
Wed 30 October 2013
Fine & Country is delighted to announce its fifth consecutive win at the International Property Awards 2013 for ‘Best Real Estate Agency Marketing UK’. Read More
Wed 30 October 2013
Whilst wartime activities produced numerous successes over the enemy the local property market continued to operate, particularly through Phipps & Pritchard Auction activity. Sales generally throughout the year were held at the Lion Hotel, unusually commencing at 7pm and in January, 70 people attended. 9 Yew Tree Road was sold at a figure of £770 comprising a four bedroomed villa residence, a feature being the “Scullery with sink, soft water pump and gas cooker”. The property was sold after an opening bid of £400 and the successful 12th bid being that of the purchaser. At the same sale four “Desirable” dwelling houses known as 133, 133a, 134 and 134a Baxter Avenue sold, the achieved figure being £725. Read More
Wed 30 October 2013
A packed Welshpool Rugby Club saw standing room only on Saturday for the sale of Birch Lea at Pant between Oswestry and Welshpool and Greenfields Deytheur Nr Welshpool. Read More
Thu 3 October 2013
The evening of Wednesday 25th September goes down as the BIGGEST, BUSIEST and MOST SUCCESSFUL property auction that we have held within the last 10 years, recession or no recession! Read More
Thu 26 September 2013
I recently saw a post on twitter asking estate agents what the best piece of advice was that they had received during their career. Read More
Mon 16 September 2013
A regular query we receive from our large rented property portfolio tenants and where we act as long leasehold and managers are issues concerning damp. Read More
Fri 13 September 2013
McCartneys sale of art and antiques on 17th October at The Portcullis Saleroom in Ludlow will be dominated by an excellent house clearance from a property near Welshpool. Read More
Thu 12 September 2013
How important is having a 'For Sale' board at your property in this technologically connected world that we live in? Read More
Thu 1 August 2013
TEN YEARS ON FROM CORONATION YEAR The previous contribution looked at Property Auction prices in 1953. We now move on to 1963. Read More
Tue 30 July 2013
July 24, 2013 – Fine & Country Homes from McCartneys has been informed that it is amongst the winning companies of the esteemed UK Property Awards in the 2013 UK regional competition. Read More
Mon 22 July 2013
The talk is that the housing market is improving. I certainly agree. We are currently boasting 47% of available property under offer. An office record. Read More
Tue 2 July 2013
Producing statistics can be an arduous task and can often also be very subjective depending on what the statistics are designed to illustrate and of course who is producing them. Read More
Mon 1 July 2013
McCartneys Ludlow are proud to sponsor Ludlow’s Festival of Small Gardens. Debbie Anderson, Partner at Ludlow Office says “we are delighted to have the opportunity to support the Festival of Small Gardens, funds raised will benefit local charities and social enterprise schemes.” Read More
Mon 24 June 2013
And it really has been… For Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys Kidderminster Office the title certainly rings true. It really has a very busy but productive few weeks at the Kidderminster Office. Read More
Thu 20 June 2013
The Stourport Office of Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys was delighted to handle a phenomenal sale which witnessed 2.1 acres of agricultural land making an amazing price of £52,000. Read More
Tue 18 June 2013
McCartneys Ludlow Office are delighted to offer Old Chapel Works, Old Street at a Guide Price of £675,000. Read More
Thu 6 June 2013
McCartneys has this week (3rd June) shot onto this leader board and is exceptionally proud to have done so. Read More
Fri 24 May 2013
Hundreds of people lined the streets yesterday as The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attended the opening day of the Hay Literary Festival in Powys. Read More
Wed 22 May 2013
No I am not referring to the 1980’s game show .......I am of course referring to residential property asking prices and in particular, asking price reductions. Read More
Tue 21 May 2013
* Please note the change of address for this Saturday's carpet auction * Read More
Tue 21 May 2013
‘Congratulations’ to Marie Lawley, Sales and Lettings Negotiator who is based at Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys Bridgnorth office. Marie has recently undertaken the NFOPP Technical Award in Sale of Residential Property Units 1 & 2 gaining an impressive 95% in unit 1 and 100% in unit 2. Her success in Unit 2 has been noted by the examining board as a rarity to gain a perfect score. Read More
Mon 13 May 2013
Anneka Cowell based at Ludlow Office has passed the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence and has qualified as a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Read More
Thu 2 May 2013
McCartneys are pleased to welcome Darren Thomas back to their Brecon Office as Partner in charge. Read More
Thu 18 April 2013
Jamie Tulloch and Tanya Francis of the Welshpool office and Bethan Darby of the Newtown office have successfully passed their NFoPP Technical Award in the Sale of Residential Property through McCartneys estate agents. Read More
Wed 17 April 2013
Our twitter following has today reached 500. This is a huge milestone in a relatively short space of time with followers including private individuals and businesses alike. Read More
Mon 8 April 2013
Good fences make good neighbours – this line comes from a poem Mending Wall by Robert Frost-it was part of my O’level syllabus. Read More
Mon 4 March 2013
One of the key aspects of a successful completion is a personable agent. McCartneys Fine & Country pride themselves in providing a personal service from start to finish be it for Vendors or Purchasers. Read More
Tue 26 February 2013
McCartneys LLP are pleased to be instructed to sell Penyclawdd Farm by Informal Tender with tenders closing on 15th March 2013 at 12 noon. Read More
Mon 18 February 2013
Whilst reading the latest copy of The Estate Agent magazine which is produced by the National Association of Estate Agents I stumbled across a feature on this very topic. Read More
Mon 18 February 2013
McCartneys are pleased to annouce that Ludlow Brewing Company is the new venue for Property & Land Auctions this year. Read More
Wed 13 February 2013
Four of the Fine & Country Members were out and about in Mayfair, London at the end of January when they attended the Fine & Country Annual winter conference ‘The Confidence to Succeed’. Tom Carter and Jamie Tulloch of Fine & Country Mid Wales attended alongside Chris Rees and Zoe Herbert both of Fine & Country Wyre Forest, Severn & Teme Valley. Read More
Tue 14 August 2012
Following a recent trip to Weston Park I was asked to write an article on my experience by Border Publishing to feature in their Welsh Border Life publication. Whilst waxing lyrical about the wonderful stay at this most impressive property, I found myself asking what makes a house a home? Read More
Mon 9 July 2012
A rather strange and unpredictable property market at the present time. The bottom end of the market has become difficult mainly due to the fact that obtaining a mortgage is now extremely onerous and protracted. The applicants are having to jump through hoops to obtain finance with applications/interviews which used to take less than an hour can now run for up to three and half hours. The processing is also taking longer with the effect knocking on from first time buyers to second time buyers and then up the chain. Read More
Mon 14 May 2012
Some time ago Presteigne was voted within the top 10 best small towns to live in with the UK by Country Life. Read More
Sat 10 March 2012
Kington, Herefordshire. We have seen an encouraging start to the year in North Herefordshire in both sales and lettings, with viewings certainly up on this time last year and confidence returning to the property market. There continues to be much activity in the buy-to-let market with suitable quality properties selling within a few days of coming to the market. Read More
Fri 15 April 2011
Fine & Country Mid Wales headed up by Tom Carter have been nominated for the UK Property Awards for the chance of being recognized as the best Real Estate Agency in Mid Wales. Read More
Thu 3 March 2011
A familiar image will be soon about to change whilst you drive around the region, Debbie Anderson Property Chairman announces the launch of a fresh new McCartneys look! Read More
Fri 12 November 2010
The press are reporting signs of recovery in the housing market - it has, I am sure we all agree been a long time coming. Read More
Sat 23 October 2010
Partner, Nick Millinchip and staff at the Stourport Office of Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys were incredibly proud to be favoured with important instructions from West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner to offer for sale BEWDLEY POLICE STATION plus TWO additional police dwelling houses which Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys offered for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 25th September 2013. Read More
Thu 21 October 2010
The Stourport Office of Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys are delighted to have been favoured with instructions from family run NHBC firm EVT Construction Ltd to offer for sale a select development known as 'Cornerways' which consists of FOUR brand new individual semi-detached bungalows priced between £169,950 & £209,950. Read More
Sat 13 February 2010
We are constantly advising our clients that buyers are cautious in the current market. Normally this is referring to what a buyer wants to spend and how it is essential at present for asking prices to be realistic so as not to frighten off any potential purchasers; “the difference between a few thousand pounds on an asking price can be the difference between receiving viewers or not!” Read More
Sat 15 March 2008
In this technological age the internet can give us all sorts of information in an instant which is great, good to start your search for a home, good to narrow down your potential list of properties to view, you can view the property on a map, see a satellite image, link to street view, find out where the schools are, find out how good they are. All good ? Well yes, it makes life easier particularly for those searching from a distance. There is even a website, a well known property portal which claims to tell you how much your house is worth – amazing - if only it were that simple! Read More
Knighton Office – “We would both like to express our gratitude for the helpful way in which you assisted our purchase. Every communication with all the staff involved was such a pleasant and encouraging experience. We love the cottage and again many thanks.”
