Wakefield property sales are on the rise with renewed confidence at the start of 2024

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Partner Claire Kendall, whose family has been selling houses in the Wakefield area for over 55 years, said: “We have never made so many appointments for people looking at mortgages as we have in the last three weeks.”

She added: “People have been waiting to put their homes on the market and we have started to see an influx of properties coming to market, with renewed confidence fuelled by mortgage rate predictions.”

Those predictions are giving parents more of an incentive to downsize from larger homes to help their children get on the first rung of the property ladder.

Buy-to-let market rates are also reviving, with some deals offering as low as 4% and a need derived by a shortage of available properties for tenants to choose from.

Claire, who runs Richard Kendall Estate Agent with her fellow partner and brother Simon, explains: “There is quite positive news out there and we have come into a busier marketplace in January. Buyers are serious but also vendors are also being realistic with their house prices. There is a lot of confidence, with people accepting less for their properties in order to move on with their plans.”

Agreed sales up by up to 147% and 23% rise in viewings

By the end of their financial year Q1 in December, Richard Kendall Estate Agent had sold 20% more properties gross, and 25% more NET than the same period in the previous year. Ossett branch agreed sales were up by a staggering 147% NET.

There is also a huge rise in activity on viewings which are up by 23% on this time last year, which will no doubt be converted into offer and inevitably sales for their clients. This again displays the growing confidence in the Wakefield residential market.

The combined local property knowledge at family-run Richard Kendall Estate Agent is shared with their clients across Wakefield, Normanton, Pontefract, Castleford, Horbury and Ossett. With branches scattered across these areas, makes them easily accessible to tap into their expertise.

The independent firm, which was founded by their father Richard, offers a full range of services from trusted valuations and professional mortgage advice, from SMH Finance LLP, to conveyancing, sales and rentals to help your move run smoothly.

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Our experience with Richard Kendal (or Karen Marijewko) has been absolutely brilliant. Karen has been a great help with advising us on what needs doing, ensuring smooth communications between ourselves and others and even advocating for ourselves when things weren’t going smoothly. We are incredibly grateful for all help and guidance during this time and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others. Thank you so much Karen. Sadie 13/01/2025

Of all the people I dealt with during the sale of my property, Elizabeth Cooke was by far the best. Her communication at every stage was excellent, underpinned by a detailed knowledge of every aspect of selling. She always did exactly what she said she would and was indefatigable in chasing up all the other parties in the chain. Her pleasant and friendly manner made conversations a pleasure. Jeff 13/01/2025

Just sold my mother’s house through Richard Kendall. I have to say that they were absolutely superb and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Mandy who dealt with our sale has been absolutely terrific and has taken so much stress out of the process by dealing with all solicitors and other estate agents. I am confident that the sale would not have gone through when it did without her involvement. Matthew 13/01/2025

We put our bungalow up for sale with Richard Kendall Estate Agents … Lucy at the Ossett branch was the lady who dealt with everything. Every viewing, every offer made and finally all aspects of the completion was carried out with a very friendly and professional manner. We would wholeheartedly recommend Lucy at the Ossett branch without a problem. Julie 13/01/2025

Fantastic service and that personal touch❤️...thanks to Amanda and all the team..happy home owner 🎊🏠 Katie 13/01/2025

The company kept me updated every step of the way. Elizabeth Cooke and Joanne looked after my sale and were so helpful and great to communicate with and most importantly always available. Joe Brooke was always a pleasure to deal with too. Jo 13/01/2025

Thanks to a great team at Richard Kendall, especially Amber who was our dedicated agent for the sale who provided feedback updates and post sales contact. Couldn't have wished for a better sales experience and will definitely use again or recommend. Andrew 13/01/2025

Sarah kept us informed the whole way through the process which was very useful in what turned out to be a rather stressful process, not in any way due to Sarah’s work. She was always responsive via email or followed up with a phone call. Thank you! Sarah 13/01/2025

The Richard Kendall team were fantastic when selling my property. Andy came to the house to take photographs and was professional, friendly and took brilliant photos. Donna and Suzanne were helpful and supportive all the way through, communicating with me and ensuring everything went through smoothly. Louise 13/01/2025

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