Estate agents in Wellington are reporting a higher level of activity – selling and buying – compared to many parts of the country.

The stuttering talks over Brexit do not seem to be having an effect and people have been buying houses even at this traditionally quieter time of the year.

Nick Maddocks, of agents Gibbins Richards, said: “The property market and business levels at Gibbins Richards continue to grow despite the number of houses available for sale nationwide being below average for most of the year.

“However, since the onset of the winter season, we have put an unprecedented number of houses on the market which has been backed up by good sales numbers, too.

“Even leading up to the Christmas break we are preparing more houses for the 2018 market. Unusual, but great news all round! We hope that with increased stock levels more buyers will be inspired to look for their next home in the coming weeks."

For the full story see this week’s Wellington Weekly News.