Antony Roberts in the Press – March 2026

Antony Roberts’ experts are often asked for their opinions on various aspects of the housing and rental markets. Below, is a selection of our comments which appeared in the press in March.

If you’re planning on selling your home this spring, think carefully about any improvements you make before putting it on the market. Amy Reynolds, head of sales at Antony Roberts told The Telegraph: “The key is to focus on issues that could derail a sale – rather than chasing perfection. If the rest of the property is in good condition, it is usually worth honing in on issues that regularly trigger down-valuations, renegotiations or even collapsed sales.” She added: “Focus on presentation – fresh paint, good lighting and declutter.”

Negotiations over fixtures and fittings can be fraught, although it is usually standard practice to leave any carpets behind when moving. Amy Reynolds told The Times how only once in her 26-year career have carpets become contentious: “A townhouse owner wanted to sell the old carpets to the buyers,” she explained. “I warned him if the buyer didn’t want to pay, he’d have to remove them. The buyer was adamant she wasn’t paying for seven-year-old carpets. To her fury, the carpets were still there on completion day; in desperation, the seller offered them free, but she refused as she’d already ordered new ones. He had to remove them quickly. Ever since that sale, when I put together the memorandum of sale to the solicitors, if there are carpets, I always put ‘carpets to be included’.”

House price growth picked up in March, according to Nationwide building society, with London prices climbing 1.7 per cent although there are concerns that the war in Iran is set to negatively impact the market. Amy Reynolds told The Standard: “The Middle East conflict has contributed to increased caution across financial markets. Mortgage rates have already edged upwards in response, and this is naturally becoming a talking point among applicants. We are seeing a softening in viewing numbers as some pause to assess; however, the underlying market remains robust.”

Amanda Lamb, best known for fronting property TV shows such as A Place in the Sun and Selling Houses, has teamed up with Antony Roberts to enhance the latter’s social media presence and drive greater engagement across its digital platforms. Amy Reynolds told PrimeResi: “Social media has become an important marketing tool for agents, and whilst we have built a strong following organically, we are always looking for ways to innovate and further enhance engagement. Amanda’s expert property knowledge and warm, approachable style is a great fit for our brand and will bring greater visibility to clients’ properties.”

The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75 per cent in March. Amy Reynolds told Property Industry Eye: “Markets were widely expecting a hold in base rate, but the tone of the announcement is just as important as the decision itself. Stability and clear guidance are key in reassuring both lenders and borrowers after a period of heightened volatility driven by global events. While buyers and sellers are discussing the evolving situation in the Middle East, we are not seeing a material impact on pricing or transaction levels. Demand remains resilient, particularly for well-priced, high-quality homes.”

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