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  • S3 Ep6: How VAT on school fees is hitting the property market - the example of Reading

    S3 Ep6: How VAT on school fees is hitting the property market - the example of Reading
    2025/06/23
    The imposition of Value Added Tax on private school fees at the beginning of this year is having a noticeable impact on the property market, in both expected and unexpected ways. Some parents are spending less on housing to be able to afford the fees, while others are trying to move near the best state primary and secondary schools. Joining property commentator Anne Ashworth to look in more detail at the trends, through their effect on the town of Reading in Berkshire and more broadly, are Winkworth Chief Executive Dominic Agace, Good Schools Guide managing editor Melanie Sanderson, and Michael Foldvari of Winkworth Reading.
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    28 分
  • S3 Ep5: Will falling interest rates boost the housing market?

    S3 Ep5: Will falling interest rates boost the housing market?
    2025/05/21
    Economists are agreed that further interest rate cuts are on the way, but how far and how fast? Lenders are already engaged in a mini-mortgage price war, meanwhile the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ looks set to trickle record amounts into the market, as pension tax reforms bite. Joining property commentator Anne Ashworth to discuss the impact of these trends are Winkworth Chief Executive Dominic Agace and Anthony Emmerson of mortgage brokers Trinity Financial.
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    28 分
  • S3 Ep4: Salisbury, Marlborough and the rise of flexible working

    S3 Ep4: Salisbury, Marlborough and the rise of flexible working
    2025/04/28
    People who want to move out of London for a different pace of life and more space can now look further afield, thanks to the rise of flexible working. The hotspots for London leavers used to be Hampshire and Surrey. But now counties like Wiltshire are becoming increasingly popular, and realistic for a 2-3 days a week commute. Property commentator Anne Ashworth finds out more from Winkworth Chief Executive Dominic Agace and Simon Jacobs, who runs Winkworth’s Marlborough and Salisbury offices.
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    23 分
  • S3 Ep3: Prime Central London and the makeover of Knightsbridge

    S3 Ep3: Prime Central London and the makeover of Knightsbridge
    2025/03/09
    The Prime Central London property market has been subdued to say the least over the past few years, but lower prices and a strong dollar are now providing a strong incentive for US buyers to take the plunge. The Knightsbridge area is attracting particular interest after a makeover by the area’s biggest landlord. Property Commentator Anne Ashworth hears the latest about what’s going on in London’s smartest districts from Winkworth CEO Dominic Agace, and Christian Lock-Necrews, newly installed as head of Winkworth Knightsbridge.

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    22 分
  • S3 Ep2: The changing profile of today's property buyers

    S3 Ep2: The changing profile of today's property buyers
    2025/02/19
    This time we look at the changing profile of who’s now buying in the property market, with a particular focus on first-time buyers and the popular Tooting market in south London. The Bank of Mum and Dad is currently very active as more empty-nesters decide to downsize, but buy-to-let investors are few and far between. To find out more about the impact of these trends, property commentator Anne Ashworth talks to Winkworth CEO Dominic Agace and Nicky Upton of Winkworth Tooting.
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    21 分
  • S2 Ep13: The Property Market Outlook for 2025

    S2 Ep13: The Property Market Outlook for 2025
    2025/01/27
    What lies ahead for the property market in 2025? There has been a lot of negativity about slower UK growth post-Budget, along with concern that interest rates could remain high for longer than originally expected. But under the bonnet, are things rather more positive? Property commentator Anne Ashworth hears from Winkworth CEO Dominic Agace, and Head of Developments and Commercial Investments Adam Stackhouse.
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    22 分
  • S2 Ep12: Stepping into Christmas: two of London’s most festive property hotspots

    S2 Ep12: Stepping into Christmas: two of London’s most festive property hotspots
    2024/12/04
    Most London neighbourhoods try hard to put on a good show at Christmas, but we look at two that particularly stand out with Winkworth Chief Executive Dominic Agace, Bella Roupell from the South Kensington office and Charles Erwin of Winkworth Notting Hill. And with suggestions for the best Christmas shopping streets and things to see, property commentator Anne Ashworth also talks to Carla Passino, Arts Editor of Country Life magazine.
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    30 分
  • S2 Ep11: Impact of the budget measures on house prices and the property market

    S2 Ep11: Impact of the budget measures on house prices and the property market
    2024/11/20
    The budget turned out to be tough on businesses, but perhaps slightly less damaging to the property market than had been feared. However interest rates are now expected to come down more slowly and there’s another stamp duty shocker for buy-to-let landlords. So how’s the market reacting and what’s the advice for homebuyers? Property commentator Anne Ashworth seeks answers from Winkworth Chief Executive Dominic Agace, and Anthony Emmerson of mortgage brokers Trinity Financial.
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    24 分