Completed evidence over asking prices
An asking price describes an intention. Completed transactions show what buyers and sellers ultimately agreed. Both are useful, but they answer different questions and should never be treated as interchangeable.
National mood, local reality
Broader sentiment influences confidence, yet demand can still differ markedly between neighbouring streets and property types. Local evidence remains essential when moving from commentary to advice.
What this means for movers
The best response to changing conditions is not to chase every headline. It is to begin with accurate property evidence, understand the local alternatives and build a strategy around the move you actually want to make.
