Viewings fallen off, should I change estate agents?

ReadySteadyPop

Same thing applies to sales, demand down, supply up.

RHemmings

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

jimbog said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

Martico said:

Net migration already accounts for people leaving. That's what net means.
Who says that demand is down and supply is up? And by how much? And over what period? I can understand a spike in demand before the April tax changes that may be causing a short-term anomaly, and probably also an easing in demand as people come off low fixed rates and do their best to hunker down rather than seek to move, but nothing that moves the dial significantly. 
I can't believe I've returned to engaging with this character, I'll be back on the wagon soon.

If NM has halved that is a lot less demand.

You’re misunderstood this. It means that demand is still increasing 

Why is the OP getting no viewings in that case?

This is an absolute non-sequitur. Why do you avoid the point like this? 

You claimed that 'If NM has halved that is a lot less demand' which is plain wrong. When people point out that your statement is plain wrong, you go off on a tangent. 

Demand was already down before the NM news. I would say change EA and see how it works out, then think about dropping the price if no interest.

That is just another non-sequitur. You made a completely wrong statement and won't address that. As per normal. 

https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/rental-supply-rising-despite-landlord-concerns-over-renters-rights-bill/

And, once again you post something in response to me that has nothing to do with what I said. 

Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand? 

Slinky

ReadySteadyPop said:

Slinky said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

Slinky said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

Herzlos said:

Did you read your own link? Because it's basically saying the stamp duty change caused people to try and rush sales through in March, thus it's down in April. Sales were brought forward. 

It also says this:

"Earlier this month, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the average UK house price increased by 6.4% annually in March as the flurry of activity provided some extra impetus for the housing market."

This:
“However, despite the removal of the stamp duty concession, the market remains remarkably resilient.

And this:
“This month’s interest rate reduction, the fourth since the Bank of England started cutting rates last August, has given buyer and seller confidence a welcome boost.”

All of which seems to contradict your collapse claims. Again. 

With an average of 9 applications per rental, it sounds like there's still a lot more demand than supply:

https://www.lettingagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2025/05/nine-applicants-compete-for-each-available-rental-home-propertymark/

But this has nothing to do with the original question, does it?

The 9 applicants already live somewhere though? Letting agents always say there is a massive demand for their product, it is a basic advertising  tactic.

I live in a town with a 10,000 population. At the moment there are 7 properties up for  rental.Two 1 bed flats, 1 one 2 bed flat, two 2 bed terraces, a 3 bed terrace and a 3 bed detached. Cheapest £950, most expensive £1800. Not exactly brimming with choices if you want to rent here.

How long have they been up for rental?

The £1800 since 29th April, the rest under two weeks.

Where did the previous tenants move to?

How the bl))dy hell would I know? What point are you trying to make?

ReadySteadyPop

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

jimbog said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

Martico said:

Net migration already accounts for people leaving. That's what net means.
Who says that demand is down and supply is up? And by how much? And over what period? I can understand a spike in demand before the April tax changes that may be causing a short-term anomaly, and probably also an easing in demand as people come off low fixed rates and do their best to hunker down rather than seek to move, but nothing that moves the dial significantly. 
I can't believe I've returned to engaging with this character, I'll be back on the wagon soon.

If NM has halved that is a lot less demand.

You’re misunderstood this. It means that demand is still increasing 

Why is the OP getting no viewings in that case?

This is an absolute non-sequitur. Why do you avoid the point like this? 

You claimed that 'If NM has halved that is a lot less demand' which is plain wrong. When people point out that your statement is plain wrong, you go off on a tangent. 

Demand was already down before the NM news. I would say change EA and see how it works out, then think about dropping the price if no interest.

That is just another non-sequitur. You made a completely wrong statement and won't address that. As per normal. 

https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/rental-supply-rising-despite-landlord-concerns-over-renters-rights-bill/

And, once again you post something in response to me that has nothing to do with what I said. 

Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand? 

There has been a reduction in demand.

blueskies1985

It’s not your estate agent it’s your price. You need to lower it and you’ll get viewings. 

RHemmings

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

jimbog said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

Martico said:

Net migration already accounts for people leaving. That's what net means.
Who says that demand is down and supply is up? And by how much? And over what period? I can understand a spike in demand before the April tax changes that may be causing a short-term anomaly, and probably also an easing in demand as people come off low fixed rates and do their best to hunker down rather than seek to move, but nothing that moves the dial significantly. 
I can't believe I've returned to engaging with this character, I'll be back on the wagon soon.

If NM has halved that is a lot less demand.

You’re misunderstood this. It means that demand is still increasing 

Why is the OP getting no viewings in that case?

This is an absolute non-sequitur. Why do you avoid the point like this? 

You claimed that 'If NM has halved that is a lot less demand' which is plain wrong. When people point out that your statement is plain wrong, you go off on a tangent. 

Demand was already down before the NM news. I would say change EA and see how it works out, then think about dropping the price if no interest.

That is just another non-sequitur. You made a completely wrong statement and won't address that. As per normal. 

https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/rental-supply-rising-despite-landlord-concerns-over-renters-rights-bill/

And, once again you post something in response to me that has nothing to do with what I said. 

Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand? 

There has been a reduction in demand.

And right on cue you avoid answering the question. Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand? 

ReadySteadyPop

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

jimbog said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

Martico said:

Net migration already accounts for people leaving. That's what net means.
Who says that demand is down and supply is up? And by how much? And over what period? I can understand a spike in demand before the April tax changes that may be causing a short-term anomaly, and probably also an easing in demand as people come off low fixed rates and do their best to hunker down rather than seek to move, but nothing that moves the dial significantly. 
I can't believe I've returned to engaging with this character, I'll be back on the wagon soon.

If NM has halved that is a lot less demand.

You’re misunderstood this. It means that demand is still increasing 

Why is the OP getting no viewings in that case?

This is an absolute non-sequitur. Why do you avoid the point like this? 

You claimed that 'If NM has halved that is a lot less demand' which is plain wrong. When people point out that your statement is plain wrong, you go off on a tangent. 

Demand was already down before the NM news. I would say change EA and see how it works out, then think about dropping the price if no interest.

That is just another non-sequitur. You made a completely wrong statement and won't address that. As per normal. 

https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/rental-supply-rising-despite-landlord-concerns-over-renters-rights-bill/

And, once again you post something in response to me that has nothing to do with what I said. 

Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand? 

There has been a reduction in demand.

And right on cue you avoid answering the question. Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand? 

Are you saying there hasn`t been a reduction in demand?

RHemmings

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

RHemmings said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

jimbog said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

Martico said:

Net migration already accounts for people leaving. That's what net means.
Who says that demand is down and supply is up? And by how much? And over what period? I can understand a spike in demand before the April tax changes that may be causing a short-term anomaly, and probably also an easing in demand as people come off low fixed rates and do their best to hunker down rather than seek to move, but nothing that moves the dial significantly. 
I can't believe I've returned to engaging with this character, I'll be back on the wagon soon.

If NM has halved that is a lot less demand.

You’re misunderstood this. It means that demand is still increasing 

Why is the OP getting no viewings in that case?

This is an absolute non-sequitur. Why do you avoid the point like this? 

You claimed that 'If NM has halved that is a lot less demand' which is plain wrong. When people point out that your statement is plain wrong, you go off on a tangent. 

Demand was already down before the NM news. I would say change EA and see how it works out, then think about dropping the price if no interest.

That is just another non-sequitur. You made a completely wrong statement and won't address that. As per normal. 

https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/rental-supply-rising-despite-landlord-concerns-over-renters-rights-bill/

And, once again you post something in response to me that has nothing to do with what I said. 

Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand? 

There has been a reduction in demand.

And right on cue you avoid answering the question. Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand? 

Are you saying there hasn`t been a reduction in demand?

I am saying that you posted something wrong on this forum and you endlessly try to divert rather than admit that. Do you admit that you were wrong in saying that if net migration is halved that means that there is a reduction in demand?