The West Bridgford property market continues to attract buyers despite a challenging 2026, with homes priced between £300,000 and £600,000 proving particularly popular, according to local estate agent Rex Gooding.
In the latest West Bridgford Wire property market update, Dan Gooding, of Rex Gooding Estate Agents, discusses how different sections of the market have performed, the importance of realistic asking prices and whether November and December are good months to sell a property.
He says economic uncertainty, the cost of living and mortgage rates have contributed to difficult market conditions during 2026, although demand remains strong in some price brackets.
One of the most significant trends has been an increase in properties coming onto the market for less than £300,000, which Mr Gooding attributes partly to landlords selling rental homes following changes to taxation and renters’ rights legislation.
However, the market between £300,000 and £600,000 has remained particularly active.
“The strongest price bracket for us currently is the £300,000 to £600,000, where we still have a lot of very active first-time buyers,” he said.
He added that West Bridgford’s popularity with commuters, together with its shops, restaurants, bars and other amenities, continued to attract people looking to move into the area.
Properties in this price range are receiving substantial interest, with some attracting multiple offers and progressing to best and final bids.
Realistic asking prices becoming increasingly important
Mr Gooding says the wider property market is no longer firmly in sellers’ favour, making accurate valuations particularly important.
He warned that some homeowners continue to compare their properties with prices achieved during 2022, when the housing market was exceptionally strong.
Those historic sale prices may no longer reflect what buyers are willing to pay in current conditions.
He said: “It’s only worth what a buyer is prepared to pay at that moment in time.”
He advised sellers not to assume they had lost money simply because their property might not achieve the same price as a comparable home sold at the height of the market.
Instead, he said, homeowners should concentrate on setting a competitive asking price when they first advertise their property.
According to figures from Rightmove cited in the update, properties that sell without an asking price reduction typically agree an offer within 39 days, compared with 119 days for properties where the price has been reduced.
Mr Gooding said the first two weeks of marketing were particularly important, as newly listed homes generally attract greater attention from buyers searching property websites.
He advised homeowners to obtain three valuations and avoid automatically choosing the estate agent offering the highest suggested asking price.
Overpricing a property at the outset can result in fewer viewings, a longer period on the market and eventual price reductions.
By contrast, he said, competitively priced properties can attract multiple offers and sometimes sell above their original guide price.
Is November a good time to sell?
Although many homeowners traditionally wait until spring to market their properties, Mr Gooding said there can be advantages to selling towards the end of the year.
With fewer properties being advertised during November and December, a well-presented home in a popular location may face less competition from similar properties.
Sellers can also choose to prepare their properties for a Boxing Day launch, when interest in property websites traditionally increases as people begin planning moves for the following year.
Mr Gooding said some sellers arrange photographs, descriptions and other marketing materials in advance, allowing their property to go live immediately after Christmas.
Others may prefer to wait until spring, particularly if gardens and outdoor spaces are important selling points.
He said the decision should ultimately depend on individual circumstances and which option would cause the least stress.
Outlook for West Bridgford in 2027
Looking ahead, Mr Gooding expects regional differences in the housing market to continue.
He referred to forecasts suggesting that some areas of southern England, particularly London, could experience price falls, while the East Midlands may perform more strongly.
He believes West Bridgford remains comparatively well placed because of continued demand from first-time and second-time buyers, particularly in the £300,000 to £600,000 market.
The increase in former rental properties being offered for sale could, however, continue to influence the lower end of the market.
For homeowners considering a move during 2027, his advice is to begin preparing early, obtain several valuations and establish a realistic asking price based on current market conditions rather than historic sale prices.
The full West Bridgford Wire property market update with Dan Gooding of Rex Gooding Estate Agents is available to watch in the video.
