Author Archives: Gemma Dawe

Overview The Lake District housing market is almost always buoyant in April. It’s the ideal moment for sellers to act.  Properties look their best, with gardens decked in blossom and fresh foliage, and time is of the essence if the vendor wants to complete a sale before the summer holiday period. This year there isContinue reading “Property market update: Spring 2024”

Lake District property finder Gemma Dawe has gained a prestigious listing in Spear’s, the magazine for ultra-high-net-worth people. She is recommended in the newly released list of Spear’s best prime property buying agents for 2024.   Gemma said: “It is amazing to be recognised as one of the recommended buying agents in the UK forContinue reading “Best prime property buying agents in the UK -2024 in Spear’s Magazine”

The Lake District housing market has got off to a buoyant start in 2024 according to property expert Gemma Dawe. Gemma, who runs Lake District Relocation Ltd covering the Lakes and Dales, says there is a surge in interest from people deciding it’s finally time to move home. “It’s going to be an exciting yearContinue reading “Lake District property market makes buoyant start but is set to remain level during 2024 predicts local property expert”

In those seemingly distant days before the pandemic, the property market was all year round. This was exacerbated by the pandemic itself when demand was high regardless of the time of year. But now as the market begins to slow, timing will become everything. Sellers with larger homes will likely revert to selling during theContinue reading “Considering moving home next year? Winter is the perfect time to see properties before they hit the market in spring”

Gemma Dawe Spear’s Review Gemma Dawe is a Lake District native who knows the area and local agents intimately, and puts her experience to great effect as a buying agent at her company, Lake District Relocation. Many of her deals are conducted off market, acting as a conduit to ready buyers for local contacts. Large lakesideContinue reading “Gemma Dawe ranked Top Recommended 2023 by Spears 500”

Finding and securing the home of your dreams in a new area can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Logistics are often challenging. Long-distance driving might be wearing you down. You might be finding it difficult to know how to navigate a new area. And then there’s the problem of a lack of vital intelligenceContinue reading “The challenges of relocating, and how a skilled property agent can come to your rescue”

Is the market slowing and how are house values in The Lakes and Dales affected? Many in the financial world are predicting a significant fall in house prices and commentators have hailed the rush to buy in the countryside as over. But the headlines don’t always tell you everything you need to know. It canContinue reading “IS THE MARKET CHANGING AND WHAT DO THE STATS SAY”

Lake District property finding expert becomes regional lead for professional body Propertymark A Lake District property expert has been appointed to a prestigious new role representing property agents and helping to maintain industry standards. Gemma Dawe, owner of Lake District Relocation Ltd, has been appointed Cumbria and Lancashire regional executive for Propertymark, the leading membershipContinue reading “Cumbrian local Gemma Dawe hired by property organisation in new leading role”

Property prices have risen sharply over the last 2 and a bit years, the latest House Price Index tells us we have experienced an increase of 15.5% in the last 12 months.  So let’s just say the market drops by 15% in theory we would only really see the average property value back where itContinue reading “Industry Commentary”

I’M SHORTLISTED FOR NOT 1 NOT 2 BUT 3 AWARDS Firstly I have been shortlisted with entrants from all over the UK for Learner of The Year. NAEA will be holding a qualifications ceremony in London hosted by TV’s own Phil Spencer. Hard work and dedication to improving standards within our industry is what itContinue reading “AWARDS SEASON”