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.