Peter Edwards

Head of Central sales

From the Chilterns to the Cotswolds, the Central market barely skipped a beat in 2021. We’ve seen a continuation of the excellent trading conditions that swept in last year, and demand remains strong with a lack of supply to meet it. Market activity has been fast paced and often highly competitive, with properties remaining available for a far shorter time period than previously seen. Of particular note is the fast-growing access to speedy broadband and improved tech connectivity, allowing families to have a different relationship with how they use their rural home. It’s clear we’re going through a socioeconomic transformation, and whilst we don’t yet know what the ‘new normal’ looks like – for now, the property market is buoyant, and we’re excited to see what 2022 brings.