Welcome to the 2010 summer issue of Property South West - the definitive guide for building and home improvement. With summer in full swing and the recession officially over (or so we’re told), things are on the up again with a marked growth in buying and new development in particular.

In a recent report from the Nationwide, figures reveal that the southwest of England has enjoyed the largest increase in property prices compared to other areas in the UK. Data from the building society showed that across the country the average residential property has gone up in value by 9.5 percent in the last 12 months and by 1.9 per cent in the second quarter. The strong performance of the south-west in the Nationwide figures is in strong contrast with the Land Registry statistics for May which reveal a 0.2 per cent drop in house prices. With a plethora of dynamic new projects having been given the green light, there’s a real buzz in the air and we predict that this is just the start of better days to come.

As always at Property Southwest our pledge is to keep you up to date with the very latest news – be it good or not so good. There has never been a better time for optimism and it’s my sincere wish that we’ve once again managed to remain as up to the minute as ever, as well as being the practical and informative guide you know and love us for. If you’re moving house or merely exploring the different housing opportunities, go forward with confidence and step into the sun – but most of all happy, happy hunting!

Nikki Cook
Publisher

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