The DEXTERS Teddington office successfully agreed nine sales deals during their ‘Golden Week’ in March, with a combined value of over £16 million, as buyers seek the peaceful green spaces, village ambience and most importantly, the catchment areas for the ‘Outstanding’ rated schooling in the Teddington area.
DEXTERS Teddington highlights this ‘Golden Week’ at the end of March allows buyers sufficient time to complete on their purchases ahead of the secondary school applications (31st October) and primary school applications (15th January), allowing families to move and be settled in the sought after catchment areas to qualify for their applications.
The office highlights that these deadlines often command the entire sales process, with buyers thinking about school readiness in the summer holidays for the next academic year.
Buyers then prepare their homes for sale in the late summer and early autumn before listing; they then seek to secure a buyer and find an onward purchase the following spring, and complete by the end of March to allow roughly six months to complete.
DEXTERS Teddington agreed a number of deals over seven days, with the properties all priced in excess of £1 million; a mixture of Edwardian and modern detached and semi-detached homes providing ample living space for growing families. The sold properties provided generous proportions, many with retained period features including cornicing, stained-glass details, bay windows and working fireplaces. Situated on quiet, residential streets, a number of the properties also provided off-street parking or private garages. The local sales market offers a healthy mixture of period cottages, Edwardian houses and modern apartments, and appeals to both families and young professionals.
Dexters Teddington highlights the area’s strong appeal to families, underpinned by an excellent selection of ‘Outstanding’ rated schools, including Collis Primary School on Fairfax Road and St Mary’s and St Peter’s Church of England Primary School on Somerset Road. For older pupils, Teddington School (rated ‘Good’) achieves some of the highest GCSE 9–7 results in the area, with additional well-regarded secondary schools nearby.
Another factor driving the local sales market is the village-like ambience of Teddington, which has an array of high street shops, independent boutiques, cafes and restaurants, with many being dog friendly. The Royal Bushy Park, known for its herds of deer and abundance of wildlife, offers leisure and recreational opportunities for families, alongside Hampton Court Palace and Home Park.
Donna Littman, Director of DEXTERS Teddington, says: “Each year we see a similar rush to agree sales at the end of March, as buyers are very motivated to find a property and complete ahead of the necessary school application deadlines in the autumn. Teddington is a charming, leafy neighbourhood and when families settle they don’t leave, perhaps moving road by road rather than a major move. The schooling in this location is simply fantastic ,with a number of state-run and private ‘Outstanding’ rated primary schools, and we find that once families secure their place they are reluctant to move too far away. In the space of one week, we secured nine deals with a combined value of over £16 milliom, reflecting the continued demand for large homes in the area.”
“People really love the ambience of Teddington High Street and the nearby riverbanks, and the lifestyle this affords them. The whole area feels very green, relaxed and walkable. With trains reaching Waterloo in around 40 minutes, travelling into central London for work is easy, offering families the ideal balance of connectivity and space.”
“We’re seeing the rise in sales activity thanks to the enthusiasm and persevering hard work from our team who are working with buyers. Several of these deals reflect where the buyer was initially unaware of the property and our talented team recommended the viewing, which led to successful offers. In this market, it is essential that agents are proactive, deliver exceptional customer service and tailor their help accordingly so buyers really feel like they are getting a personal service in their house hunt.”
For further information about DEXTERS Teddington, please contact 020 8288 8288 or visit www.dexters.co.uk. The DEXTERS Teddington office is located at 61 High Street, TW11 8HA.
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