latest news

To auction or not to auction...
19 January 24

To auction or not to auction...

My opinion on the pitfalls of selling a property by modern auction.
Read full article
Why opting for an Estate Agent with a Sales Progressor could be your best move
05 December 23

Why opting for an Estate Agent with a Sales Progressor could be your best move

Read full article
Which rooms add the most value to your home?
17 November 23

Which rooms add the most value to your home?

Read full article
5 Benefits of using a Lettings Agent
07 November 23

5 Benefits of using a Lettings Agent

Calling all Landlords! Here are 5 Benefits of using an agent to let your property.
Read full article
Tips to Prepare for a Viewing
11 October 23

Tips to Prepare for a Viewing

Attention All Vendors! Here are a few tips to prepare your home for viewings. From our Liss branch
Read full article
What’s happening in Havant's property market?
05 October 23

What’s happening in Havant's property market?

“What’s happening in today’s property market?” is not the right question to ask…
Read full article
The number of mortgage products has risen to its highest level since February 2022.
19 September 23

The number of mortgage products has risen to its highest level since February 2022.

The number mortgage products available has risen to 5,338, its highest level since February 2022,
Read full article
Go England ! Lionesses are inspiring a new generation of sportswomen
30 August 23

Go England ! Lionesses are inspiring a new generation of sportswomen

Lionesses are inspiring a new generation of sportswomen
Read full article
Over 550 reviews and counting!
02 August 23

Over 550 reviews and counting!

Chapplins are one of the most trusted and reliable estate agents in your area, don't take our word for it take our customers!
Read full article
The Ashes are over for another year but with the cricket season still very much in play, we take a nostalgic look at changes in the housing market over previous series.
01 August 23

The Ashes are over for another year but with the cricket season still very much in play, we take a nostalgic look at changes in the housing market over previous series.

The Ashes are over for another year but with the cricket season still very much in play, we take a nostalgic look at changes in the housing market over previous series.
Read full article
This year, our exceptional mortgage adviser, Wendy Gawn, celebrates her 25th year with Chapplins!
01 August 23

This year, our exceptional mortgage adviser, Wendy Gawn, celebrates her 25th year with Chapplins!

Wendy Gawn, celebrates her 25th year with Chapplins and we are incredibly proud to have her with us!
Read full article
Downsizing? How to spend your equity
19 July 23

Downsizing? How to spend your equity

Downsizing? How to spend your equity? Downsizing from a 4 or more bedroom home to a 2-bedroom apartment could release, on average, over £250,000.
Read full article
Price it right, or Price it high?
14 July 23

Price it right, or Price it high?

Data from Rightmove indicates that properties that experience a price reduction are 10% less likely to go under offer. They are also on the market for more than double the time, before they go SSTC (Sold Subject To Contract).
Read full article
The 136th Wimbledon Championship is underway. The All England Club is set to host around 800 players, 679 matches and over half a million spectators before its conclusion on Sunday 16th July.
05 July 23

The 136th Wimbledon Championship is underway. The All England Club is set to host around 800 players, 679 matches and over half a million spectators before its conclusion on Sunday 16th July.

The 136th Wimbledon Championship is underway. The All England Club is set to host around 800 players, 679 matches and over half a million spectators before its conclusion on Sunday 16th July.
Read full article
What do you want from your agent?
19 June 23

What do you want from your agent?

Professionalism and knowledge top the reasons of why prospective vendors choose their agents, irrespective of age or how experienced a seller may be.
Read full article
The Bank of Mum and Dad.
13 June 23

The Bank of Mum and Dad.

£17 billion is gifted, or informally loaned each year, of which over half is used for property purchase or improvement (The Institute of Fiscal Studies).
Read full article
March marks the start of spring, long acknowledged as the best time to sell your home.
29 March 23

March marks the start of spring, long acknowledged as the best time to sell your home.

March marks the start of spring, long acknowledged as the best time to sell your home.
Read full article
New Year, New Market...? News from Chapplins, Havant
12 January 23

New Year, New Market...? News from Chapplins, Havant

How is the local property market looking for 2023? Here are our thoughts...
Read full article
Close to 200,000 new homes were registered in the year to the end of September 2022
13 December 22

Close to 200,000 new homes were registered in the year to the end of September 2022

As households across the nation dust off the age-old recipe for gingerbread houses, we’ve taken a look at what house builders have cooked up recently.
Read full article
The UK's top ten mortgage lenders lent an eye-watering £260 billion
05 December 22

The UK's top ten mortgage lenders lent an eye-watering £260 billion

The UK's top ten mortgage lenders lent an eye-watering £260 billion in 2021, increasing their market share to 84.4%, up from 82.4% in 2019 (data released in August 2022, UK Finance).
Read full article
It's coming home!
01 December 22

It's coming home!

Football is the UK’s favourite spectator sport and the most popular team sport to participate in. An estimated 13.5 million people regularly play in some form.
Read full article
Market News from Chapplins, Havant
21 November 22

Market News from Chapplins, Havant

It's been a topsy-turvy time in the market of late but it's not all doom and gloom. Here's our news and outlook on the market...
Read full article
Communication, communication, communication
21 November 22

Communication, communication, communication

Although many organisations use app-based technology, the human touch remains an important feature of the estate agency sector.
Read full article
Almost a third of moves were ‘needs-based’
16 November 22

Almost a third of moves were ‘needs-based’

Home moves can be triggered by dreams and desires as much as necessity – as proven by the post-Covid trend for lifestyle change.
Read full article
Buyers and renters look for a sense of community in their new home search.
09 November 22

Buyers and renters look for a sense of community in their new home search.

Three quarters of home movers rated the local community as 'Important' when searching for a new home to buy. Pleasant neighbours were viewed as important by 87%.
Read full article
What are the top five reasons for choosing your agent?
19 October 22

What are the top five reasons for choosing your agent?

Just 11% of sellers include ‘lowest fee’ in their top five reasons for choosing their agent, and only 6% of vendors choose their agent solely for this reason
Read full article
84% of home movers seek financial advice at some point during the buying process.
04 October 22

84% of home movers seek financial advice at some point during the buying process.

84% of home movers seek financial advice at some point during the buying process. The majority (64%) do this prior to purchasing.
Read full article
Space to work from home has increased in importance
03 October 22

Space to work from home has increased in importance

Having space to work from home has increased in importance as a property requirement over the last few years.
Read full article
Stamp Duty Savings
28 September 22

Stamp Duty Savings

Stamp Duty has been abolished on the first £250,000 of any property purchase, (up from £125,000), making an immediate saving of up to £2,500 for home buyers.
Read full article
Increased its bank rate to 2.25%
23 September 22

Increased its bank rate to 2.25%

In the September meeting, the Bank of England increased its bank rate to 2.25%. Its seventh consecutive rise and again increasing the rate by a significant amount (+0.5 percentage points).
Read full article
Smart choices to reduce energy costs.
23 September 22

Smart choices to reduce energy costs.

Although an annual price cap of £2,500 has been announced for two years, this is still a significant increase on last winter.
Read full article
When is the best time to market your home?
12 September 22

When is the best time to market your home?

The perception is that the housing market is more active spring and summer. Sales and mortgage approvals data reveals a more even spread of activity throughout the year.
Read full article
The cost of living crisis threatens progress towards the UK's Net-Zero ambition, as 45% of homeowners prioritise everyday bills over upgrading their homes
07 September 22

The cost of living crisis threatens progress towards the UK's Net-Zero ambition, as 45% of homeowners prioritise everyday bills over upgrading their homes

45% of homeowners prioritise everyday bills over upgrading their homes
Read full article
We bring you the latest trends in the UK’s housing market with a detailed focus on our local market.
07 September 22

We bring you the latest trends in the UK’s housing market with a detailed focus on our local market.

Latest trends in Havant Housing Market with a detailed focus on our local market.
Read full article
House prices are significantly higher in the catchments of Ofsted 'outstanding' primary schools
06 September 22

House prices are significantly higher in the catchments of Ofsted 'outstanding' primary schools

House prices are significantly higher in the catchments of Ofsted 'outstanding' primary schools.
Read full article
Forecasters expects the rate of inflation to slow over 2023
03 September 22

Forecasters expects the rate of inflation to slow over 2023

As price rises spread throughout the economy, reports suggest the rate of inflation could reach 18% in early 2023, almost double its current rate of 10.1%, raising the possibility of further interest rate hikes.
Read full article
Help to buy scheme to end 31st October 2022
30 August 22

Help to buy scheme to end 31st October 2022

Less than three months left for First Time Buyers to benefit from the Help-to-Buy Equity Loan scheme.
Read full article
Property top of podiums!
30 August 22

Property top of podiums!

With British sportsmen and women taking top spots on podiums at the recent Commonwealth Games and the European Athletics and Aquatics Championships, how would property fare against its key competitors?
Read full article
The great joys of a traditional British summer.
15 August 22

The great joys of a traditional British summer.

Trips to the seaside are one of the great joys of a traditional British summer. Given that we have over 6,000 km of coastline around England and Wales, it might come as a surprise to know that opportunities to buy a home by the coast are very rare.
Read full article
Friday on my mind- completion day
05 August 22

Friday on my mind- completion day

Friday remains the most popular day to complete on a house or start a new rental tenancy. 40% of all property sales over the past year have completed on a Friday and a quarter of new rental tenancies were started.
Read full article
Hidden treasure
01 August 22

Hidden treasure

Hidden treasure - At £14bn the value of unspent paper £20 and £50 notes equates to the equivalent of over 50,000 average priced homes.
Read full article
The scorching heat of the housing market
26 July 22

The scorching heat of the housing market

The UK has dealt with historic temperatures this week, and although the scorching heat of the housing market is showing some signs of moderating as month-on-month price rises soften, it remains sunny for those looking to buy and sell.
Read full article
Havant - Hampshire's happiest place to live!
28 March 22

Havant - Hampshire's happiest place to live!

We work and live and play in Havant so know how amazing it is but, it's great to be recognised according to official data based on personal well-being from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Read full article
Chapplins, winners in the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards
17 February 22

Chapplins, winners in the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards

Chapplins Estate Agents has attained the high standards necessary to be awarded with the property industry’s most prestigious mark of excellence!
Read full article
Government Announcement on Green energy for Homeowners
02 November 21

Government Announcement on Green energy for Homeowners

The Prime Minister has set out new plans to Build Back Greener by making the UK the world leader in clean wind energy
Read full article
Rightmove report 2020 forecast of 2% price rise
28 December 20

Rightmove report 2020 forecast of 2% price rise

Rightmove predicts 2% rise in price of property coming to market in 2020 as majority government gives home-movers a window of certainty for an active spring moving season
Read full article
BBC report on buying property during the Pandemic
06 August 20

BBC report on buying property during the Pandemic

A BBC report has reported on the increasing numbers of buyers using Virtual Reality (VR) to view and buy properties from the safety of their own home or even whilst in a different country!
Read full article