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Listed Factory in Northampton to be converted in to Luxury Apartments

Listed Factory in Northampton to be converted in to Luxury Apartments

Listed Factory in Northampton to be converted in to Luxury Apartments

Octopus Real Estate has completed a £9m loan for the redevelopment of the former G. T. Hawkins Factory

The 24-month facility will fund the conversion of the former G.T Hawkins factory into 17 studios, 60 one-bedroom flats, and 12 two-bedroom apartments, all of which will be designed in a New York loft-style. The development will be undertaken by a local joint venture between OEH Group and Acca Group, with the show flats expected to be ready in August this year.

The former G.T. Hawkins factory, built in the late 1800s, was one of the UK’s major suppliers of climbing and military boots, and supported British war efforts during first and second World Wars. But while its rivals like Tricker’s and Crockett & Jones have continued manufacturing in the town, the factory in the Mounts shut down in 2000.

There are plenty of forgotten buildings in Northampton’s town centre, each with their own historical significance. But perhaps one of the most influential is the abandoned factory on the corner of Overstone Road and Dunster Street. A flagship shoe and boot factory, the Waulkerz Boot factory owned by G.T Hawkins produced plenty of footwear, including building British army tank boots during the First World War. These boots saved many lives because they had rope soles which prevented sparks in a confined space.

Local historian and author, Mike Ingram, who has just written a book about the history of Northampton, is trying re-ignite interest in local buildings like this.

The factory closed in 1995 after 120 years of trading.

Andy Scott, head of residential development at Octopus Real Estate, said: “This deal is well aligned with Octopus’s vision of bringing high quality accommodation to the UK, while retrofitting existing buildings, which is an environmentally friendly way to bring new properties to the market.

“We’re delighted to be supporting a local developer whose vision is to regenerate this iconic factory into 89 new homes and allow the Hawkins factory to remain an important part of the Northamptonshire area.

“We were able to build a strong partnership with the borrower, by delivering exceptionally fast service and going out of our way to structure the development finance around their needs and timelines.

“It’s a great example of our commitment to delivering personalised development finance solutions to our clients.”

Matthew Dailly, managing director of Tiger Financial, who handled the deal, added: “With a tight timescale to complete the loan, and with a large redbrick conversion of an industrial building being outside the appetite of many lenders, we carefully selected Octopus as our lender of choice.

“We were impressed that Octopus immediately saw the developer’s vision and what it was trying to achieve, and how it acted as a sympathetic and flexible partner as the deal progressed.

“With its empowered underwriters, efficient decision-making process and skilled credit committee, we were able to complete in time, thereby providing the developer the financial means to deliver the conversion of this iconic building.”

Ermir Sefolli, director at OEH Group, commented: “We are extremely proud of the history of the factory and will endeavour to sympathetically restore the building and retain and refurbish as many historical elements as possible.

“I’m thrilled that Octopus has funding that enables us to finance developments like these. 

“Our city has a rich history, and it is a great privilege to be able to restore this local landmark, while bringing much-needed new homes to the area.”

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Market Update Executive Homes in Northamptonshire April 2022

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Market Update Executive Homes in Northamptonshire April 2022

What is the state of the market this month?

 

 

This table offers a snapshot of the market for Executive Homes in Northamptonshire, (over £500,000) for comparison, we are also including homes in all price brackets available across Northamptonshire too.

 

PRICE OTM SSTC % SSTC AVAILABLE % AVAILABLE
ALL 6,629 5,094 76.84% 1,535 23.15%
£500,000+ 914 609 66.63% 305 33.36%
£800,000+ 196 131 66.8% 65 33.16%
£1,250,000+ 70 42 60% 28 40%
£2,000,000+ 12 6 50% 6 50%

 

Northamptonshire property sales share by price range

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As we can see from the figures, the market is still positive, even at the higher end, although as the prices rise, the ratio of property on the market that is SSTC declines. This is to be expected of course, especially when we take in to account the additional stamp duty, that is payable at the higher end. This also indicates, that in order to achieve the best price for an executive home, it is always best to instruct an agent who specialises in that area of the market.

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SSTC Properties in Northampton

SSTC Properties in Northampton

SSTC Properties in Northampton

Trading Standards reminds agents to update SSTC listings amid legal debate

Trading Standards has advised agents to update listings once they reach the “sold subject to contract” (SSTC) stage. It comes after legal property expert David Smith suggested yesterday that keeping SSTC properties listed on portals could breach the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs) as it risks misleading consumers.

“A property remains for sale and open to offers until exchange of contracts – unless the seller agrees (or has previously agreed) that the marketing should cease and the property be withdrawn from sale.

“Agents are under a duty to continue passing on offers until they have instructions in writing from the seller to the contrary.

“In an ideal world the agent should update the listing when a property goes to SSTC and instructions are received from their client to state that ‘no further offers are being accepted on this property’.

“Being open and transparent about the process is essential for agents to maintain the trust of their clients and customers.

“A failure to update property listings can lead to frustration on both sides, wastes time through unnecessary enquiries, and can put agents at risk of ombudsman complaints or enforcement action.”

National Trading Standards has published guidance on the use of terms in property listings.

In that guidance certain terms are defined:

‘Under offer’ – used when an offer has been received which is under consideration by the vendor, but the property is normally still on the market (i.e. further offers may be made dependent upon the vendor’s written instructions) – the description should only be used until the offer is accepted or declined, as the case may be.

‘Sale agreed’ – used when an offer has been accepted by the seller, but (for example) contracts may not have been prepared or the buyer may not be in a final position to proceed. The property may or may not still be on the market, i.e. further offers may be made dependent upon the seller’s written instructions. The seller’s decision on future marketing is material information in this context and should be clearly stated on property listings to avoid any confusion amongst potential buyers. This description may be used until the property is sold or the sale falls through, as the case may be.

‘Sold subject to contract’ – relates to a property on which an offer has been accepted by the seller and the sales process is complete, subject to contracts being exchanged. The seller should be asked to confirm whether or not the property should continue to be marketed for sale, and this decision should be clearly stated on property listings, as above. This description may be used until the property is sold or the sale falls through, as the case may be.

‘Sold subject to conclusion of missives’ (in Scotland) – an offer has been accepted but the sale has not been concluded – the property should no longer be marketed for sale. In rare cases the sale may still fall through, hence the use of this description.

‘Sold’ – contracts have been exchanged and the sale is completed – the property must no longer be marketed for sale. ‘Sold’ property listings should be removed in line with portal requirements and/or relevant codes of practice (e.g. RICS UK Residential Real Estate Agency 6th edition, the Property Ombudsman code of practice for residential sales, etc.)

COMMENT

Allowing properties to appear that they are still on the market, when there is a sale agreed, is not only unethical, it is designed to mislead potential buyers. It could be argued that potential buyers could be swayed to make a decision that may impact their position, based on false information. It is also a dishonest method used by some estate agents to use these properties as ‘bait’ in order to acquire the contact details of active buyers. 

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Planning approved for development in Milton Malsor Northampton

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Planning approved for development in Milton Malsor Northampton

Planning say that 30 percent of the homes will be affordable housing

 

“The site is in a sustainable location based on its allocation for housing, and the connectivity of the site to existing and planned development would be enhanced as part of the scheme.”

Planning approved for development in Milton Malsor Northampton
Planning approved for development in Milton Malsor Northampton

The development is set to comprise of a mix of house types ranging from two-bed to five-bedroom properties, according to the applicant. Planning papers say that 30 percent of the homes will be earmarked as ‘affordable’ housing. A children’s play area will also be built on site.

The applicant said in planning papers: “The overall vision for the site is to provide a distinctive and high quality place, which complements the qualities and character of this area of Northampton.

“The site provides an excellent opportunity for a development which integrates well into the existing area.

“The site has no overriding environmental or physical constraints and provides the opportunity to establish a sustainable development which is both physically and visually well contained.”

The application mentions the local infrastructure already in place which includes Tesco Extra Mereway, Abbeyfield School, the M1, the railway station and much more.

A new access point for cars will also be created and parking would consist of shared private drives.  Located opposite the Crematorium, the site is breaking in to previously open land, which could pave the way for further development between Milton Malsor and Hunsbury.

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Executive Homes in Northampton

Executive Homes in Northampton

Executive Homes in Northampton

How to find a luxury property

 

Many of the finest properties are not the easiest to find, as an increasing number of these properties are listed ‘off-market’ but what does this mean and why do so many sellers prefer this?

  • Off-market listings are properties that are for sale but aren’t listed on property portals, or indeed anywhere online.
  • Some sellers desire an off-market listing to test the waters, maintain privacy, save on commissions, or create a sense of exclusivity that could result in a higher selling price.
  • For buyers, off-market listings provide access to additional inventory, an opportunity to save if the commission is lower, and the opportunity to avoid competition for property in a desirable area.
  • Off-market sales involving only one agent can sometimes provide very little wiggle room for buyers looking to negotiate a price.
  • To get access to these listings, buyers can approach agents directly.
  • Sellers of luxury homes also choose this method because they are concerned about security. When a property is listed online, with lots of interior photos, it can often become a target for thieves.

The first steps is obviously to contact estate agents who deal with luxury property. Mainstream estate agents do have the occasional executive home, but in general, sellers of these types of homes, will go to an agent who sells similar property first. There are of course estate agents who deal exclusively with off-market property, such as Discreet Property Sales, none of their listings appear anywhere, so sellers wishing to sell discreetly may very well contact them first.

Here are some suggestions that you may wish to try:

Northamptonshire Luxury Homes

Discreet Property Sales

Trellows Estate Agents

Off Market Estate Agents

As these agents do specialise in selling discreetly, they may well be worth checking out first.

Another method is to commission an Estate Agent to source a property for you. This may involve a fee, as it is very time consuming and the agent would need to know that you were serious, before they spend hours and hours prospecting on your behalf.

We at Northamptonshire Luxury Homes offer a ‘Seek & Secure’ service. There is no upfront cost for this, but in order to tempt potential sellers to consider selling, this sale is done with a ‘buy side fee’ What this means is that the agent can then tempt potential buyers with an offer of a commission free sale, which means that the buyer pays the fee. This is a very effective way to entice sellers to proceed and as there will not be any other buyers bidding against you, the fee is normally less than you would have to pay to match a higher offer, which can actually save you a lot of money.

If you are looking for an executive home in Northamptonshire, feel free to get in touch using the Contact Form below.

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Misleading property listings in Northamptonshire

Misleading property listings in Northamptonshire

Misleading property listings in Northamptonshire

How to avoid being misled

 

There is nothing more unethical than a misleading property listing, this is not the norm, the vast majority of Estate Agents are very ethical and would never intentionally mislead the public, but it does happen. It is a sad fact, that most people spend more time looking at their next car, than their next home, with that in mind, if we add a misleading listing in to the mix, an agent exploiting an active property environment to rush prospective buyers, it is easy to see that this could be a recipe for disaster.

The Guidance for the UK

The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (known as the CPRs) are the Regulations that control descriptions used by estate agents and letting agents. They create criminal offences for traders that breach them. The Regulations prohibit ‘misleading actions’ and ‘misleading omissions’ that cause, or are likely to cause, the average consumer to take a transactional decision they would not have taken otherwise.

Care should be taken when using general descriptions relating to location, environment, photographs, measurements, parking and pricing. General disclaimers in small print, telling buyers not to rely on details, won’t be effective in preventing offences. This also applies to information provided on your website.

 

The law

The CPRs prohibit misleading actions that cause, or are likely to cause, the average consumer to take a transactional decision they would not have taken otherwise. The definition of a ‘misleading action’ is very detailed (regulation 5 of the CPRs) but it essentially means providing false information or giving an overall presentation that deceives or is likely to deceive the consumer, even if the information is factually correct.

The CPRs also prohibit the omission of material information provided to consumers if that omission could cause the consumer to take a transactional decision they would not have taken otherwise. ‘Material information’ is defined as “information which the average consumer needs, according to the context, to take an informed transactional decision”. A ‘transactional decision’ is not just whether a consumer decides to purchase a property, but could include such things as whether to view a property in the first place.

The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has issued guidance on what information is considered to be ‘material’ and should be included on the UK’s major property listing portals from May 2022; there are plans for further requirements to come into operation in due course. Failure to include the specified information will be flagged on the listing and will link to advice for consumers on why that information is important and how it may be obtained. For full details regarding the information to be disclosed see Improving the Disclosure of Material information in Property Listings.

Things you say verbally about the property will be covered, as well as the printed word, photos, plans, models, websites, etc.

The CPRs do not prevent you from acting in vendors’ interests by presenting a property in the best light, as long as what you say, or do, does not mislead the purchaser or the vendor.

See ‘Consumer protection from unfair trading’ for further information on the CPRs.

The CPRs only cover descriptions used in the sale of property to consumers. However, similar provisions exist in the sale of commercial property by way of the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 (see ‘Business-to-business marketing’).

What are the most common offences?

  • failure to disclose existing disputes with neighbours;
  • suggesting that a property does not suffer from a flooding issue when it does;
  • inaccurately maintained that the property does not suffer from Japanese knotweed when it does;
  • stated that the boundaries are in one place or have not moved when in fact they are not or have been changed;
  • suggested that the property does not suffer from damp when it does;
  • explained something in relation to an existing tenant which is incorrect; and
  • stated that there are no planning or other proposals nearby which could have an effect on the property.

… the list goes on.

Granted, many of these may well be down to the seller, not the agent, but there are many instances that obvious misrepresentation is either pre-meditated or due to ignorance, but that is not an excuse.

It’s all well and good to fall back on the law, if you discover something that was withheld or misrepresented after you buy, but who really wants to start their life in a new home with litigation?

What can you do to minimise the risk?

Research any property that you may be interested in, before you view. There is a lot of information online, check the address, maps, the location, check out the neighbourhood at different times, on different days. If the property is in a location which suffers from a parking problem at certain times, the agent may not book viewings at those times, or if there is a problem neighbour nearby, who keeps everyone awake at the weekends, you may never know, the only way to be sure is to check this out in person.

Take notes when you view, even if it is a voice recording on your phone so that you can remember what to ask, then compile a list of questions for the agent and ask them by email, not on the phone, to ensure that you have the replies in writing.

Do not be afraid to ask the obvious questions before you proceed.

  • Is there, or has there been any evidence of Knotweed?
  • Have you had any problems with any of the neighbours?
  • Has the house ever been flooded?
  • Have you ever had any boundary disputes?
  • Etc.

The unscrupulous seller will hope that after you have committed to expensive survey fees, mortgage applications and legal fees, that you will either not become aware or not withdraw from the purchase, if anything comes to light, so save yourselves time and effort, as well as unnecessary costs and get the awkward questions out of the way first!

 

 

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How to Choose an Estate Agent in Northampton

Choose an Estate Agent in Northampton

How to Choose an Estate Agent in Northampton

Find Out Who the Best Estate Agents in Northampton Are

There are many estate agents in Northampton, but the best ones stand out from the rest. If you’re looking to sell your home, it pays to know which estate agents in Northampton are worth your time and which ones to avoid so you can get the best price possible. Follow these steps to find the right agent for you!

Your home is more often than not, your most valuable asset, therefore choosing the right Estate Agent to sell your home is very important. The market is flooded with Estate Agents, often competing for your property, by offering to sell it for a lower and lower fee, but this could cost you much more in the long run.
Many of the national chains operate to strict corporate guidelines, which are all about numbers, their numbers, not yours! What this means for you, is that despite their frequent initial over-valuation to gain your confidence, they are only interested in completing a sale, at any price, which is not in your best interest.
The best Estate Agents will work tirelessly for you, to get you the best price and statistics indicate that the very best Estate Agents actually cost less, because their fee is reflected in the higher average selling price that they will achieve for your home. So what should you look for when choosing an Estate Agent?
The best estate agents are independent, have a good local reputation and experience of selling homes in your area. They will be able to give sound advice on how best to market your property so it stands out from others on sale at any given time. They will take into account current market conditions and advise accordingly on pricing. If a buyer does not see value or interest when viewing your property then there is no point wasting time with them!

How to Choose an Estate Agent

Your home is more often than not, your most valuable asset, therefore choosing the right Estate Agent to sell your home is very important. The market is flooded with Estate Agents, often competing for your property, by offering to sell it for a lower and lower fee, but this could cost you much more in the long run.
Many of the national chains operate to strict corporate guidelines, which are all about numbers, their numbers, not yours! What this means for you, is that despite their frequent initial over-valuation to gain your confidence, they are only interested in completing a sale, at any price, which is not in your best interest.
The best Estate Agents will work tirelessly for you, to get you the best price and statistics indicate that the very best Estate Agents actually cost less, because their fee is reflected in the higher average selling price that they will achieve for your home. So what should you look for when choosing an Estate Agent?
The best estate agents are independent, have a good local reputation and experience of selling homes in your area. They will be able to give sound advice on how best to market your property so it stands out from others on sale at any given time. They will take into account current market conditions and advise accordingly on pricing. If a buyer does not see value or interest when viewing your property then there is no point wasting time with them!

5 Tips for Selling Your Home

Prepare your home in good time.
Do not forget kerb appeal.
Declutter and be merciless
Ensure the interior of your home is as neutral as possible.
Do not leave everything until the last minute.

6 Places To Find a List of Relevant Property Agents

Google may seem like the obvious place to start, but those who may appear first in a Google search, may not necessarily be the best, they may be the most commonly use, but that does not indicate that they will be the best for you.
Search any agents that you have in mind on social media, are they proactive, do they actually market property and ensure that it is presented to passive buyers, or do they simply list property on Rightmove and wait for the phone? Rightmove is not necessarily the best way to market a luxury property, we actually specialise in discreet marketing, which means that most of our listings are never listed on the property portals, for complete privacy, exclusivity and most importantly, security.

7 Questions To Ask Any Potential Agent

How do you market property?
Do you prepare any form of Bespoke Marketing Strategy?
Are you able to offer Discreet Marketing?
How do you sell property off-market?
Will I deal with one agent from start to finish?
It is important to keep in mind that the best estate agents are not necessarily the most prominent or cheapest, but in the long run, the best estate agent will work tirelessly for you and ultimately achieve the best price which is one of the most important reasons why you would instruct an agent in the first place.
If you would like a free market appraisal and wish to know more about our unique discreet marketing, contact Northamptonshire Luxury Homes via the contact form below.
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Buying a Luxury Home in Northamptonshire

Buying a Luxury Home in Northamptonshire

Buying a Luxury Home in Northamptonshire

A guide to purchasing your dream home in Northamptonshire

Looking to buy a luxury home? If you are interested in living the posh life, you don’t have to look very far! There are many luxury homes for sale in Northamptonshire that could be just what you’re looking for. To learn more about the various neighbourhoods and luxury homes available, continue reading to find out everything you need to know before purchasing your new home in Northamptonshire.

 

The first place to look is Northamptonshire Luxury Homes, who are one of the foremost Luxury Estate Agents in Northampton. They specialise in discreet marketing and often have properties that are not available on the open market, or any of the property portals. Their team can offer advice about both buying and selling luxury homes in Northamptonshire. As a result they often provide their clients with an unrivalled level of service, as well as access to a broad range of luxury homes across Northampton and its surrounding areas.

Estate agents such as Northamptonshire Luxury Homes also have a great selection of luxury houses for sale within just about every area within central England including London. In addition they also provide an excellent range of other services such as surveyors, mortgage brokers etc. They too can be contacted via telephone or email and offer up-to-date details regarding luxury houses for sale around Britain, ensuring you don’t miss out on your dream home!

 

Luxury homes in the Northamptonshire area in the upper quartile normally start at around one million pounds, with some absolutely stunning examples available for as little as two million pounds. While these prices may seem high to most of us, there are many who would argue that a house is an investment – and it’s hard to deny that buying a luxury home in Northamptonshire could be seen as an investment. This is because luxury properties have been proven to increase significantly in value over time – if you were to buy a luxury home today and sell it ten years from now, you could very well make your money back plus substantial profit. If you’re looking to invest in real estate, luxury property might just be what you need.

 

In the first instance, it would be well worth registering with a Luxury Estate Agent, such as Northamptonshire Luxury Homes, with a detailed outline of your requirements and most importantly, your ability to purchase quickly, including proof of funds. The luxury market is highly competitive, so by getting your name out there early you can ensure that you are at the front of any potential new opportunities that may arise. The key is to act fast when something catches your eye; luxury properties don’t stay on sale for long!

 

Submitting an offer on a luxury home is no different to making an offer on any other property, you must demonstrate your ability to proceed with the purchase quickly and it would be worth providing proof of funds or the details of your mortgage adviser who can confirm you ability to get a mortgage, with your offer. It’s important to make sure that you use a solicitor when buying luxury homes as they will be able to check all of these things for you. Also make sure that your solicitor has experience dealing with luxury properties as there are often extra clauses which need to be added onto contracts for luxury homes.

 

Sales progression in the UK can be a slow process, but with everything in place and subject to no questions raised by the survey, which can take time, especially with Grade II listed property, it would be realistic to expect a completion time of eight to ten weeks. This means that you could move into your new home in October or November. However, if there are any issues with surveys or planning permission then you will have to wait until they are resolved before you can move forward. In addition, if there is anything that needs doing on site prior to completion then you may have some additional delays. If all goes smoothly though, you should be able to move into your new home within a few weeks.

 

If you would like a free market appraisal and wish to know more about our unique discreet marketing, contact Northamptonshire Luxury Homes via the contact form below.
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Northampton Property Prices

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Northampton Property Prices

An overview of property prices in Northampton

The average property price in Northampton postcode area is £275k. The average price increased by £13.8k (5%) over the last twelve months. The price of an established property is £274k. The price of a newly built property is £306k. There were 9.8k property sales and sales increased by 1.3% (139 transactions). Most properties were sold in the £150k-£200k price range with 2197 (22.4%) properties sold, followed by £200k-£250k price range with 2171 (22.1%) properties sold.

 

February 2021 – January 2022

Northampton postcode area

England and Wales

£275k

average property price

£343k

average property price

5%

average price percentage change

7%

average price percentage change

£13.8k

average price change

£21.1k

average price change

Northampton house prices map

This price map shows the average property price in a given postcode sector between February 2021 – January 2022. The most affordable place was ‘NN1 2’ with the average price of £148k. The most expensive place was ‘NN11 5’, £520k.

Northampton house prices map

Northampton house prices compared to other areas

Comparison of the average property price and an average price percentage change by postcode area. Price % change compares the average property price between February 2021 – January 2022 to the average price in the previous 12 months. The size of the circle shows the number of property transactions. The bigger the circle the higher the sales volumes in postcode area.

Northampton house prices compared to other areas

Northampton house price rank

With the average price of £275k, Northampton is the 45. cheapest postcode area out of 105 England and Wales’ postcode areas.

Northampton house price rank

Northampton property sales share by price range

shows a number of properties sold in a given price range between February 2021 – January 2022.

Northampton property sales share by price range

 

Property price range Market share Sales volumes
█ under £50k 0.1% 9
█ £50k-£100k 2.1% 207
█ £100k-£150k 9.3% 915
█ £150k-£200k 22.4% 2.2k
█ £200k-£250k 22.1% 2.2k
█ £250k-£300k 16.0% 1.6k
█ £300k-£400k 14.8% 1.5k
█ £400k-£500k 6.8% 666
█ £500k-£750k 4.8% 471
█ £750k-£1M 1.1% 111
█ over £1M 0.5% 47

 

If you would like a free market appraisal and wish to know more about our unique discreet marketing, contact Northamptonshire Luxury Homes via the contact form below.

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The top ten most expensive streets in Northampton

The top ten most expensive streets in Northampton

The top ten most expensive streets in Northampton

Each of the properties seen here make the average Northampton house price of £295,397 look small

Northampton’ s ten priciest streets to buy a home on have been revealed after home sales specialists Property Solvers compared the numbers.

Looking at streets that have sold three or more properties since 2016, the company tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry to see where the highest and lowest-priced homes are located across the NN1, NN2, NN3, NN4, NN5, NN6 and NN7 areas.

After Mojo Mortgages’ data revealed that Northampton is in the top 50 least affordable places for first-time home buyers, this new data shows the heights that some properties’ prices have risen to.

Golf Lane, Mears Ashby Road and Rugby Road took up gold, silver and bronze respectively. But individual properties also stood out.

Commenting on the data, Property Solvers co-founder Ruban Selvanayagam said: “To keep the data less skewed, we only ranked the streets that had over three sales.

“It’s therefore worth noting that, in recent years, a property on Welford Road (NN6) sold for £1,750,000 and, at the other end of the market, there were properties that sold for £72,500 and under on Nethermead Court (NN3), Harlestone Road (NN5) and St. Lawrence Court (NN6).”

Read on for the full rankings and prices of Northampton’s most expensive streets.

1. Golf Lane, Church Brampton, NN6

Coming in with an average sale price of £1,277,500 across four houses sold, Golf Lane only just nabbed the top spot, with two other contenders not far behind. The lane feeds on to Northamptonshire County Golf Club and sits just south of Brampton Stables.

2. Mears Ashby Road, Earls Barton, NN6

Taking second place with three houses sold at an average price of £1,125,000, this road was just narrowly pipped to the post by Northampton’s leading lane. Sitting just outside of Earls Barton, each property has an unlimited view of the large fields in front of them, as well as close connections to the town.

3. Rugby Road, Harleston, NN7

In third place comes Rugby Road, after selling three houses for an average of £1,100,000. The road connects into Kilsby and runs parallel with the M45. It also sits just south of the Royal Mail’s National Distribution Centre

4. North Street, Mears Ashby, NN6

Coming in fourth with an average sales price of £1,038,333 across three houses sold, North Street sits South East of Sywell Aviation Museum. It is also within a stone’s throw of the Whichwood Cat Hotel.

5. Sandy Lane, Church Brampton, NN6

Featuring as the Church Brampton area’s second appearance in Northampton’s most expensive properties, Sandy Lane’s houses cost an average of £1,008,750 across four houses sold. The street runs to the north and west of Northamptonshire County Golf Club.

6. Turnberry Lane, Collingtree, NN4

At an average £920,160 split across five houses sold, Turnberry Lane is the first in the rankings to fall a bit below the £1 million price tag. The land leads right on to Collingtree Park Golf Club and sits just south of Far Cotton.

7. Church Road, Spratton, NN6

With four properties sold at an average of £897,500, Church Road runs alongside St Andrew’s Church and lies to the West of Brixworth across many rolling fields

8. Moulton Lane, Boughton, NN2

Costing and average of £887,833 across three houses sold, Moulton lane is wrapped in large, open fields. One end leads to a popular English Heritage site, being the ruins of St. John’s Church, while the other meets Boughton Primary School.

9. Foxhill Road, West Haddon, NN6

Pulling in an average of £875,432 across three houses sold, Foxhill Road begins just outside of West Haddon proper and sits due north on Long Buckby, to which the road leads directly.

10. Church Hill, Ravensthorpe, NN6

Taking up tenth position at an average cost of £867,500 between three properties sold, Church Hill is yet another street sharing space with a church, this time St Denys’, and sits not far from Cotton Manor Gardens and just to the northeast from Long Buckby

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