Latest property market updates and reports from Cavendish.
August 20, 2026
Where is the biggest price jump on the Chester property ladder? We analyse more than 38,000 completed property sales since 1995 to reveal how prices differ between one, two, three and four-bedroom-plus homes across Chester and the CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 postcode districts.
Read reportAugust 13, 2026
If you are a Chester homeowner thinking about moving home, there appears to be some new information between what Chester home sellers want and what buyers are actually willing to pay. In 2026 so far, the…
Read reportJuly 30, 2026
Despite alarming headlines, the evidence suggests a dramatic house price crash in Chester remains unlikely. While homes are taking longer to sell and buyers have more choice, unemployment remains low, buyer demand is healthy, and almost half of all properties on the market are already sold subject to contract. Rather than signalling a collapse, today’s market reflects a return to more normal trading conditions where realistic pricing and strong presentation are key. History shows that true property crashes are driven by widespread financial distress and forced selling—conditions that are largely absent in Chester today.
Read reportJuly 20, 2026
The Chester property market remains active, but the rules have changed. Comparing Q2 2026 with both 2025 and 2023 reveals why more homes are competing for buyers, why realistic pricing matters more than ever, and what these trends mean for anyone considering buying or selling in Chester.
Read reportJune 29, 2026
Only 62.3% of Chester homes that came to market in the last two years went on to sell. This article explains why overpricing can cost sellers their best early audience, why late reductions are risky, and how an honest asking price can improve the chances of moving.
Read reportJune 8, 2026
The Chester property market remains active despite wider economic uncertainty. Sales are slightly lower than last year, but house prices remain steady and buyer behaviour is changing. This article looks at the national picture, the local Chester market, and what homeowners should understand before deciding whether to move, sell or wait.
Read reportMay 29, 2026
New Census data shows that 59% of Cheshire West and Chester residents under 35 owned their own home in 2021, up from 48.1% in 2011. Despite the familiar “Generation Rent” narrative, local figures suggest younger buyers remain highly motivated to get onto the property ladder, with private and social renting both falling over the same period.
Read reportMay 20, 2026
Across the UK and here in Chester, the property market remains surprisingly active despite the issues at home and abroad. House prices are steady, buyers are still being selective, and the market…
Read reportMay 8, 2026
Flats remain an important part of the Chester property market, but national data shows a growing gap between flats and houses. This article looks at whether that shift is now being reflected closer to home.
Read reportApril 27, 2026
There is a growing shift taking place in the Chester property market, and it is not one that can be ignored. While much of the national conversation focuses on house prices and…
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