Spring has sprung! The mornings are brighter, the nights are getting longer, the leaves are back on the trees and it’s the busiest time of year for the property market.
With an increase in buyer enquiries and viewing figures, we have seen an uptake in both new instructions and sales during March.
Let’s take a look at how the beginning of spring has affected the property market.
This month, we have continued to see an influx of first-time buyers moving to Edgeley for its convenient location and transport links to Manchester. The area is within walking distance from the centre of Stockport where a variety of amenities can be found, such as Merseyway Shopping Centre, Market Hall, independent eateries and bars. For commuters, the Stockport Bus Interchange provides access to surrounding areas and you can reach Manchester within 10 minutes from Stockport Station.
The combination of its proximity to Stockport and its accessibility to Manchester, makes Edgeley a highly desirable area with professional persons, young couples and first-time buyers. Rising rents in Manchester appear to be driving people to search further afield. Currently, the abundance of stock available is meeting buyer demand, with 83 new instructions and 71 sales agreed this month.
Areas such as Cheadle Heath, central Edgeley and Hillgate have been extremely popular this month, specifically with onward movers looking to upsize but stay within the area. Cheadle Heath specifically boasts more three-bedroom and semi-detached properties, ideal for families.
Additionally, we are seeing a rise in downsizers selling their properties in Edgeley in favour for a bungalow or apartment within the Hazel Grove area. In turn, this frees up stock to meet the first-time buyer demand. Overall, the property market in Edgeley is currently thriving due to its healthy cycle of onwards movers and buyers coming to the area for Manchester.
Recent changes to legislation have resulted in many landlords opting to sell. The biggest issue raised by our vendors is the change to EPC requirements; the C level means cavity wall insulation has to be installed and the typical terrace rental doesn’t have this, so landlords need to apply insulation internally which is hard to do with tenants in situ. Rather than tackle this along with the Rental Reform Bill, landlords are choosing to sell, meaning there are more ex-rental properties on the market this month.
The average sale price for properties in Edgeley over the past 12 months is £230.441, which is a 7% increase in annual sales prices and a 37% rise in sales prices over the past 5 years**.
Nationally, the speed in which house prices have been rising is slowing down and with the turbulent state of international politics, the future is looking uncertain. Despite this, the Edgeley property market is booming. Demand is high for homes priced under £300K with them generating multiple viewing enquiries and offers. The condition of the property doesn’t appear to have much impact on the level of interest in garners.
To accommodate the high level of demand, our pricing strategies tend to remain competitive to reflect the market. Our expert valuers favour a realistic approach with an offer over strategy to achieve the best outcome for the vendors.
The overall message we have for prospective sellers is that now is the time to do so! The market is hot and spring is historically when we see the highest level of activity. Edward Mellor was the number one estate agent for new instructions in the area during March, so who better to trust to market your home!
Contact the Edward Mellor Edgeley branch for more information. Either call us on: 0161 532 7863 or email [email protected] to speak to a member of our experienced team.
We have a plethora of exciting success stories this month and it’s no surprise after we’ve sold 15.5% of the market to become the number one estate agent within the area*.
For example, the sale of a two-bedroom semi-detached property on Llanfair Road in Edgeley. The home had been thoughtfully refurbished by the current vendor to an immaculate standard which was displayed in detail by our marketing strategy. Consequently, the property received high levels of buyer enquiries and an offer was accepted SSTC within two days of going live on the market.
Due to the high levels of interest and stunning condition of the property, our Edgeley team managed to secure the vendor an offer for £15k over the original asking price.
If you are looking to sell your property in Edgeley, then now is the time to do so. Demand is high, especially for move-in ready homes. This is evident from the high number of viewing requests our properties are currently garnering.
This beautifully redecorated terrace property is ready to move into and offers an expansive and versatile layout spread across four floors, making it ideal for large families or multi-generational living. Boasting four bedrooms, two kitchens and three reception rooms, this is a unique property within Edgeley.
Stockport town centre is within walking distance and provides a wealth of convenient local facilities, while Stockport station is just a three-minute walk away, offering ideal commuter links to Manchester and the North West.
With over 40 years of proven experience in helping people buy and sell property, our local teams are on hand to help clients at every stage of their property journeys.
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*According to data sourced from Rightmove, reflecting the Edgeley property market from 01/03/25 – 26/02/25. The postcodes included are SK8 2 / SK8 5 /SK3 0 / SK3 8-9 / SK1 1 /SL1 3.
**dataloft, Edgeley property sales overview, accessed March 2025.
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