Busy autumn ahead of us

Estate agent Dacre, Son and Hartley is predicting one of the busiest autumn selling seasons for some time and is advising anyone considering selling their home to start preparing now.

Since the start of the year the firm has seen activity increase significantly across its 20 offices. Head of its residential section Patrick McCutcheon said: “There is clear evidence that activity is starting to improve... As a result we currently have more homes sold subject to contract than at any time since spring 2010 .”