The property market is as busy as ever right now as homeowners re-evaluate their needs following the Covid lockdown. Whether it s an extra bedroom to use as a home office or a bigger garden, potential buyers are spoilt for choice right now. The average house price in the UK has dropped by £1,000 in since December 2021 with the average house price in Basingstoke according to Rightmove currently standing at £327,423. Buyers may feel more emboldened to buy following the governments launch on April 1st of the mortgage guarantee scheme, in which the government guarantees 95% of the mortgage for buyers with 5% deposits. With this in mind, the Gazette delves into the wide range of properties currently on the market.
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Common is particularly popular among dog walkers. You can also spot horses on your trail. Although the path is spoiled by animal excrement, Basingstoke Common offers a nice route to go for a walk or a run.
Eastrop Park
(Photo by Liz Dunkel) Nestled in the heart of Basingstoke town centre, when the sun is shining, Eastrop Park is a little slice of paradise. As well as the picturesque lake, it s the perfect place to walk around, or to take a picnic. If you work up a sweat, there s a lovely cafe where you can cool down, or if longer walks are your thing, it s easy to access the Basingstoke Common.