http://www.kingstonandgrist.co.uk/news_items Kingston & Grist News en-us Despite continuous reports about the difficulties in the ecomomy and housing market, we have been experiencing high levels of enquiries for property from the start of 2011. More importantly there is an improvement in the quality of the enquiries with more buyers now in a position to move forward with cash in the bank or sales on their property, giving them an opportunity to proceed immediately with an onward purchase. Over recent times opportunities have been few and far between, but as the selling season fast approaches, confidence and desire to buy is definitely on the up. Now is the time to sell whilst opportunites good are out there.

The Spring property market is fast approaching and green shoots are already appearing. Kingston and Grist are already experiencing an increase in the volume of enquiries from buyers that are willing and able proceed immediately. With positive signs from Banks and Building Societies increasing the levels of lending over recent times together with a stabilisation of house prices and the report of small increases in some areas of the country, there is inceased confidence in the housing market and now is the time to prepare to sell as the weather improves and Spring colour returns to your garden. If you are contemplating selling your property in 2010 and wish to take full advantage of the selling season please call us to discuss your requirements and book in your 'Free Market Appraisal' today.

One of the Island's most outstanding period house has been sold by Kingston & Grist. The house enjoys some beautiful period feature such as a gold gilded ceiling to the drawing room, with 4 bedrooms. This has been sold at a figure in excess of £770,000 during the course of Autumn 2009.

One of the main businesses of Kingston & Grist, the Property Services Department, has been well known over the years for representing clients in arguing whether their rating assessments are too large, or not. Peter Kingston is one of the most respected and experienced rating surveyors on the Isle of Wight, and is a member of the Rating and Valuation Association. Make sure you ensure your new assessment is fair by consulting either with Peter Kingston FRICS, or Christopher Scott MRICS.

As from October 2009, Kingston & Grist have amalgamated with the Rental and Letting Department of Christopher Scott with the result that there will be a full Management Department looking after over 90 properties in West Wight. This service is to be encompassed within a large operation run by Aly Willard, who has joined the company, and which will be based from the Yarmouth Office.

Peter Kingston, former Director of Kingston & Grist and now consultant who is in charge of professional services, has been appointed High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight from March 2010. Peter is the Deputy Lieutenant. He will continue to provide professional services during his tenure. We wish him well.