Property market expected to start 2021 with a bang

With pent-up demand after lockdown and news of a Covid-19 vaccine, the UK property market should expect a promising start in 2021, property developer GRE Assets has predicted.

With offices in the UK, Spain and the Middle East, GRE Assets has an international perspective of the impact the global Covid-19 crisis has had on the UK property market.

Michael El-Kassir, managing director of GRE Assets, explains what the company has experienced in the latter half of 2020 and how he believes this will inform the market as we approach 2021.

El-Kassir said:

“With the imposed lockdown restrictions meaning people have spent much more time at home this year, we believe this has led to a distinct rise in the number of people seriously considering their next property move. Low interest rates, the existing Help to Buy scheme and stamp duty incentives, have also created a sense of urgency.

“The pandemic has been a wakeup call for prospective buyers and renters, who have reassessed their priorities when looking for their next home. Not only are they spurred on to make the leap from London, they also recognise the importance of having access to green space, whether that is nearby parks, balconies, terraces, and gardens.

“The working world has also seen a vast shift, as employees and companies have adapted to working from home. While people will return to the office as the latest restrictions ease, we strongly believe businesses will continue to work flexibly moving forward, meaning adaptable space and connectivity at home is of high importance for new homeowners.”

El-Kassir said the South East is the region to watch in 2021.

He added:

“With the constraints experienced within the housing market earlier this year, we saw increased demand and lack of supply post lockdown. While UK wide we have seen a rise in house prices and activity, it is the South East that really stands out.

“The region offers the near-perfect package of high-quality, affordable homes in popular regeneration areas with excellent connectivity to London.

“Demand here is currently outstripping supply, which is something we intend to continue to address as we head into 2021.”

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