Are you contemplating moving home in Bicester during the next 9 months?

Tucked away in a private gated estate in Burnham, this Grade II listed home offers over 2,300 sq ft of flexible living space. With a large garden, period features, and great access to London, it combines peaceful surroundings with everyday convenience.

There is a growing shift taking place in the Ruislip property market, and it is not one that can be ignored. While much of the national conversation focuses on house prices and interest rates, a quieter yet more revealing metric is beginning to stand out, how long properties are taking to sell.

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest something rather unexpected. After years of worsening affordability, the picture has begun to improve. Wages have risen faster than house prices since 2021, nudging the headline affordability ratios in the right direction. On the face of it, that feels like progress.