As 2025 unfolds, Portsmouth and Southsea continue to offer strong opportunities for homeowners and landlords alike. Despite national economic caution, local demand remains resilient, underpinned by affordability, lifestyle appeal, and strong rental demand.  Southsea remains highly sought after. Its Victorian terraces, proximity to the seafront, and lively community attract professionals and families. Well-presented homes with...

Top Ten Trending July 2025 #10 – House for Sale in Portsmouth – £360,000 Contemporary Family Home overlooking Tamworth Park featuring it’s own driveway & Garage! This modern family home offers a blend of style and practicality, perfect for comfortable living. Upon entering, the welcoming hallway leads to a downstairs cloakroom and a sleek, modern...

  Recently listed – Tamworth Road, Portsmouth – £360,000 – Full details Property Market Update – July 2025 By Lizzie Burt Chinneck Shaw Estate Agents While the UK housing market often cools off during July and August, the 2025 property season is proving to be anything but typical. The July House Price Index from Rightmove...

Top Ten Trending June 2025 #10 – House Sold in Portsmouth – £275,000 This beautifully presented and tastefully decorated two-bedroom property is ideally situated close to local amenities, bus routes, and key road networks… Read More #9 – House for Sale in Portsmouth – £285,000 Discover this delightful 3-bedroom family home, perfectly situated to offer...

Property Market Update – June 2025 By Lizzie Burt Chinneck Shaw Estate Agents Recently listed – Shadwell Road, Portsmouth – £320,000 – Full Details In a recent post from the property portal Rightmove, it confirms that May was the busiest month for sales agreed since March 2022, and the busiest May since 2021. In what...

Plans to double investment in affordable housing were among the property-related measures announced in the government’s Spending Review. The move prompted rises in several housebuilders’ share values and is likely to strengthen the outlook for supply chain firms in the construction sector. The Guardian highlighted a domestic plasterboard manufacturer, a timber business and a brick...

By Lizzie Burt, Associate Director at Chinneck Shaw Estate Agents School’s nearly out – and if your kids are shooting up like sunflowers, it might be time to think ahead. Not just about holidays, but your next big move.  As in, a house move that puts your family in the right spot for the right school. Because...

Top Ten Trending May 2025 #10 – House for Sale in Southsea – £860,000 This delightful four-bedroom home, complete with a self-contained one-bedroom apartment, offers versatile accommodation in a highly sought-after location. Situated within walking distance of Old Portsmouth, Southsea Common, and an array of shops, cafés, and bars, it is perfect for families or...

There was a welcome boost for millions of homeowners and borrowers with the Bank of England’s decision to reduce the base rate by 0.25% to 4.25%. Most commentators have given a thumbs-up to the move. “A step in the right direction,” was how Ross McNally, Chief Executive of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, described it, adding:...

Top Ten Trending April 2025 #10 – House Sold in Portsmouth – £315,000 Located on Tangier Road in Baffins, Portsmouth, this charming 1930s three-bedroom, terraced family home is ideally situated just moments away from the picturesque Baffins Pond. Boasting a sought-after south facing garden, garage, and extended living space, this property offers a blend of...