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Hayes’s Property Market Now Worth £6.981 Billion

Hayes’s homes are now collectively worth over £6.981 billion, a number that quietly says far more about the town than most headlines ever will. That figure is not held by institutions or investors, but spread across ordinary family homes, streets, and neighbourhoods you pass every day. Click through to see what sits behind that £6.981 billion, and why it matters to your own home, choices, and long term security

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

What will the Budget mean for Hayes homeowners and landlords?

What will the Budget mean for Hayes homeowners and landlords? Find out how many properties in the Hayes area are worth £2 million and above, and how the new income tax rates will affect Hayes landlords?

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

my thoughts on the budgets for homeowners and landlords

my thoughts on the budgets for homeowners and landlords

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes FTB Homes Are 10% More Affordable Than 18 Years Ago.

Hayes First Time Buyer homes are 10% more affordable than 18 years ago. It sounds completely upside down because everything you hear suggests first time buyers have never had it harder, yet the real story is very different once you look at what is actually happening beneath the headlines. If you want to see the explanation that proves why this surprising shift is real.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Which Hayes Homes Actually Sell, and Which Don’t

Since January 2020, 3,506 Hayes homes were listed for sale but never sold, with overpricing being the main culprit. Many Hayes homeowners were lured by inflated valuations, only to lose time, money and momentum. Read the article to find out why evidence backed valuation with no fluff or pressure.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

The 10 Year & 43 Week Hayes Itch That’s Driving Half of all Home Moves.

The 10 year & 43 week Hayes itch that’s driving half of all home moves Most homeowners feel it sooner than they expect, that gentle nudge that makes them wonder if their home still fits the life they’re living. Hayes' property market reveals fascinating patterns in how often people act on that feeling, and what that says about the area's rhythm of life. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Is it time we moved?” click the link to see how your own timing compares

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Why 3,656 Hayes Homeowners Tried to Move Since Covid… Yet never did. Here is why.

3,656 Hayes homeowners have tried to move since Covid… yet never did. Most started full of hope, but months later their homes sat unsold, victims of one thing: overvaluing. If you want to move, price for the market, not your dreams. The data proves it every time. Read the article here

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Why do 1 in 13.2 Hayes Home Sellers End up Reducing Their Asking Price?

Many Hayes homeowners begin with high hopes, only to find themselves cutting their price a few weeks later. With almost double the number of homes now on the market compared to 2022, getting your price right from the start has never mattered more. If you are thinking of selling in 2026, this piece explains exactly why smart pricing makes all the difference in today’s Hayes property market.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Hayes First-Time Buyers: It’s Tough, But Not as Tough as You Think

Hayes first time buyers. The newspaper headlines say it has never been tougher to get on the housing ladder, yet the numbers tell a different story. Yes, it is tough, but not as tough as you think

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes

Buying a Home in Hayes Feels Risky. Waiting is even riskier.

Hayes Home Buyers: The True Cost of Waiting Buying a home in Hayes can feel risky, but waiting is often far more expensive. We’ve done the hard work and looked at the past five years, comparing the pounds lost through renting versus the equity gained by buying in Hayes. The results speak for themselves … waiting costs you more than you think.

Written by: Gurpreet Mahal Source: Simple Estate & Letting Agents in Hayes