Author Archives: Gemma Dawe

The Lake District and wider Cumbria market is presenting a very different landscape to what we’ve seen over the past few years, and for buyers, this shift is creating some genuinely exciting opportunities. What we are seeing now is the clear emergence of micro-markets, where individual locations are performing very differently depending on demand, stockContinue reading “Lake District & Cumbria Property Market Update: What Buyers Need to Know Right Now”

Each year I feel incredibly proud to be recognised by Spear’s as a recommended country specialist. It is an honour that means a great deal to me personally, but also to the business I have built here in the Lake District. For those who may not be familiar with it, the Spear’s 500 is widelyContinue reading “Why Being Recognised by Spear’s Matters And Why Trust Matters Even More in Property”

Rightmove is where most property searches begin, and rightly so. It is a valuable tool and an important part of the process. But in the Lake District, it is only a small piece of a much larger jigsaw. My role as a buying agent is to work beyond what is visible online. I help clientsContinue reading “Rightmove v Property Finder”

When Patience, Relationships & Flexibility Make the Difference Not every home purchase is as dramatic as this one. But even the most straightforward searches can become complicated, often right at the point you least expect it. This client was relocating to the Lake District from out of the area as they approached retirement. They hadContinue reading “Client Story”

A Year of Patience, Progress and Quiet Strength in the Lake District As I write this at the start of the Christmas break, looking back at 2025 and forward into 2026, I can honestly say this has been one of the most interesting and revealing years we’ve had in the property world for quite someContinue reading “2025 Property Market Review:”

There are few places that feel as though they were built for those who want both beauty and belonging. Kirkby Lonsdale, perched on the banks of the River Lune, is one of them. I live just ten minutes away and, as a buying agent who has walked countless cobbled Streets, explored hidden lanes and viewedContinue reading “Kirkby Lonsdale- Homes, Heart and Hidden Gems”

This month’s updates from Nationwide and Rightmove provide a calm and balanced view of the market. The usual autumn bounce hasn’t quite arrived, but beneath the surface, there are signs of quiet stability. Nationwide reports a 0.3% monthly increase in UK house prices and 2.4% annual growth, while Rightmove notes that the number of homesContinue reading “October 2025 Market Update: The North West Holds Firm as Buyers Pause for Clarity”

Over the past year, we’ve welcomed a growing number of clients relocating from the USA to the UK, and it has been an absolute delight to assist them. Many are now planning their moves for 2026 and are in regular contact with us for market updates, property advice, and guidance on making the transition toContinue reading “From the USA to the UK: Discovering Cumbria and the Lake District -Britain’s Hidden Gem”

What does this mean for buyers? Over the past few years, one of the most noticeable shifts in the Lake District property market has been the re-emergence of property chains. For a long time, cash was king in the Lakes. Many of those choosing to buy here were in the fortunate position of being ableContinue reading “Chains Are Reforming in the Lake District Property Market”

As we move from summer into autumn 2025, it’s fair to say the market has felt very mixed this year. Most estate agents I speak with across the Lake District and Cumbria, and more widely through my work with Propertymark, are reporting a varied picture. I am fortunate to have insight not just locally, butContinue reading “Summer into Autumn 2025 Property Market Update”