Property for sale in the south west of England: the summer hangover leaving home buyers in a froth

LONDON - Sept. 18, 2014 - PRLog -- With the sun setting on another British summer, many people will have fond memories of visiting the south west of England. It's about now, as autumn sets in, that estate agents in the south west (http://www.winkworth.co.uk/regions/south-west) of England - Dorset, Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire - receive an influx of enquiries about property for sale, with holiday makers having fallen in love with the stretches of coastline, picture-postcard villages and swathes of countryside in this corner of the country.

Estate agents in Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire also see an upturn in calls from local residents who would like to explore the prospect of owning a second home in the south west, with the possibility of renting the property out as a holiday let or even as student accommodation.

With buying conditions remaining favourable and excellent mortgage products available for both owner-occupiers and buy-to-let purchasers, now is an excellent time to buy in the south west. Below are some of the housing market highlights.

Property for sale in Devon

It is not unusual for estate agents in Devon to handle the sale of ongoing businesses in the holiday let market. Recently listed by one agent was a collection of self-contained cottages and barn-style conversions, together with leisure facilities, in the Buckland Brewer part of North Devon. Already run as an establish holiday home business, it represented a great opportunity for anyone wishing to live and work in the county. For owner-occupiers, Exeter is a great place for families while Torquay retains its crown as one of the most popular coastal locations.

Property for sale in Dorset

Flanked by the New Forest to the north east and cusped by some of the most stunning coastline in the country, it's easy to see why house buyers are charmed. Estate agents in Dorset are frequently targeted by sea lovers, with sailing at Weymouth and around the Isle of White a strong lure. The beaches along the Purbeck Heritage coast, around Studland and close to Boscombe are singled out as top destinations by the 'DFL' - the 'down from London' crowd. There's also an extra opportunity in Bournemouth, with a large student population and the International Centre ensuring a steady stream of tenants. The most expensive properties continue to be found in Sandbanks and Poole.

Property for sale in Somerset

Somerset's variety is its main attraction, from the regal feel of Bath and the bustling town of Bristol to the wilderness of Exmoor National Park and the seaside favourites of West-super-Mare and Minehead. The city of Bath is popular with families moving from London and the Home Counties in search of first-class education. Houses for sale in Bath are also popular with retired and semi-retired couples looking to downsize from neighbouring villages, as well as investors looking for a second home. Beautiful period property for sale in Somerset can be found throughout. Check out the villages of Frome, Chard and Wells, as well as the Chew Valley near Bristol for listed and character examples.

Property for sale in Wiltshire

Landlocked Wiltshire trades on its fantastic countryside and with the North Downs - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - taking up almost a quarter of the county, the attraction is clear. Wiltshire is a great place for families and young professionals to relocate to as many blue chip companies are located in Swindon and Chippenham. Some of the best houses for sale in Swindon can be found in the Old Town, while Chippenham is awash with listed and period dwellings. The cathedral city of Salisbury and the eye-wateringly pretty market town Marlborough are classic choices among discerning buyers, with property values holding extremely well.

For more information please visit estate agents in the south west (http://www.winkworth.co.uk/regions/south-west)