About Green and Company

We aim for a customer-focused experience that will remain with you for a long time. We want you to think that Green and Company was the best agent you have ever had dealings with.

 

Given that recent statistics have shown that 79% of the UK population don’t trust estate agents when looking to sell a property, there is clearly demand for a better way.

 

We provide services in Residential sales, lettings, auctions, mortgages, conveyancing, and surveying.

 

We are waiting to help you sell or let your home, arrange a mortgage, or provide a survey. Call us at 0121 296 1400 to see how we can help you, and feel free to download our 12-step plan to sell for an optimum price.

 

Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.45AM to 5.30PM, Saturday 9.00AM to 3.00PM. Closed Sunday’s and Bank Holidays.


 

Welcome to our latest local property market update

 

Based on the latest statistics, there are 36.1% more properties for sale in 2024 compared to last year, which is also 32.39% higher than the six-year average. This means there is more choice for buyers and increased competition for sellers. In January, new listings to the market were up by 8.17% compared to January 2023. We believe this is good news as it shows confidence has increased with more sellers looking to move.

 

Again, comparing January to January, sales agreed were up by 39.1%, and from our point of view, February has also been a very strong month for sales agreed. When you consider "buying power" has statistically reduced by 27.5% over the last two years for those buying with a mortgage, it demonstrates how strong the local property market is.

 

The initial asking price continues to play a crucial role in securing a sale within the first four weeks of marketing. While there are exceptions, we're currently seeing a 28.57% increase, year on year, in price reductions across the whole market as sellers adjust to meet current market conditions.

 

We are finding that, on average, it is taking fifty-five days to agree a sale, although many properties are selling significantly quicker. 18% of our agreed sales were with another estate agent before switching to ourselves. 33% of our sales agreed were bought by a first-time buyer,

36% had sold their own property (STC), 9% were in rented accommodation, 14% didn't have a property for sale, and 4% were property investors. 46% of our sellers were looking to buy another property to move to.

 

37% of our offers were accepted without further negotiation. When further negotiation was required, the subsequent offer increased by 1.02% (£6362) on average.

 

HSBC predicts that property prices will increase nationally by 2% in 2024, and the first base rate reduction will take place in August. Lenders are keen to lend money now, although their rates fluctuate as they compete for new business.

 

I hope you have found this article interesting, but please feel free to comment below, and I'll reply to any questions you might have.

 

All the very best.

 

Paul Ivens

 


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New Properties For Sale

Manor Drive, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £1,125,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  4
***ACCESSED VIA A PRIVATE DRIVE ***EXECUTIVE 5 BEDROOM 4 BATHROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME *** 3 RECEPTION ROOMS *** LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM *** 3 EN SUITES *** DOUBLE GARAGE *** *** VIEWING ESSENTIAL ***
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Manor Drive, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £995,000 Status:  Sold STC Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  4
*** A 5 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE DETACHED FAMILY HOME ON A PRIVATE DRIVE IN SUTTON COLDFIELD *** 4 RECEPTION ROOMS *** LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN DINER *** 5 BEDROOMS MASTER WITH DRESSING ROOM & EN SUITE *** GUEST BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE *** DOUBLE GARAGE *** NO UPWARD CHAIN ***
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Richmond Road, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £995,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  4
*** VASTLY EXTENDED 5 BEDROOM 3 STOREY FAMILY HOME *** 2 FORMAL RECEPTION ROOMS *** LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM *** UTILITY & WC *** 4 FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS BALCONY WALK IN WARDROBE & EN SUITE *** GUEST BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE **** TOP FLOOR SUITE WITH BATHROOM *** VIEWING ESSENTIAL ***
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Beech Hill Road, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfied

Price: £950,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  6 Bathrooms:  4
***DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS SIX BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME***LOWER GROUND FLOOR ANNEX WITH KITCHEN, BEDROOM, LOUNGE AND BATHROOM***DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH ADDITIONAL PARKING IDEAL FOR MOTORHOME/CARAVAN***BALCONY OFF KITCHEN AND LOWER GROUND FLOOR PATIO AREA***FINISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD***TWO EN SUITES, GROUND FLOOR W/C AND TWO BATHROOMS***INTERNAL VIEWING HIGHLY RECCOMENDED***360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE***
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Pytman Drive, Walmley , Sutton Coldfield

Price: £925,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  6 Bathrooms:  2
***DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS SIX BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME***WITH AN ANNEXE*** FAMILY BATHROOM AND EN SUITE***AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING***SUBSTANTIAL CORNER PLOT***FINISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD THROUGHOUT***INTERNAL VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED***VERSATILE GROUND FLOOR ACCOMODATION***360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE***
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Walsall Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £910,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  4
*** EXTENDED 5 BEDROOM 3 STOREY TRADITIONAL FAMILY HOME *** LARGE LOUNGE & DINING ROOM *** SITTING ROOM *** GYMNASIUM *** KITCHEN & UTILITY ROOM *** 3 EN SUITE BEDROOMS *** LARGE GARDEN *** FURTHER POTENTIAL TO EXTEND SUBJECT TO PLANNING *** VIEWING ESSENTIAL ***
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Goldieslie Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £900,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  3
**FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOME**HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION**GREAT TRANSPORT LINKS**LARGE REAR GARDEN**DRIVEWAY PROVIDING OFF ROAD PARKING**TWO RECEPTION ROOMS**GARAGE**VIEWING RECOMMENDED**
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Sutton Road, Walsall

Offers In Region Of: £900,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  6 Bathrooms:  2
**6 BED DETACHED HOME PLUS SEPARATE DETACHED ANNEX TO THE REAR**WHAT A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY**GOOD SIZE PLOT WITH IN/OUT DRIVE PLUS ADDITIONAL ENCLOSED DRIVEWAY**VERY SPACIOUS ROOMS THROUGHOUT**FLEXIBLE ACCOMODATION WITH 4 FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS AND 2 GROUND FLOOR**2 BATHROOMS**3 RECEPTION ROOMS AND FITTED KITCHEN**VIEWING ESSENTIAL**
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The Gardens, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £900,000 Status:  Sold STC Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  3
**SECURE GATED PRIVATE ROAD**SUPERB SPACIOUS ACCOMODATION OF MUCH APPEAL **MAGNIFICENT REFITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN**5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, 2 WITH REFITTED ENSUITES**REFITTED FAMILY BATHROOM**SUPER LOUNGE, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, STUDY AND FAMILY ROOMS**DOUBLE GARAGE** PARKING FOR 4 CARS**LOVELY GARDENS**VIEIWNG ESSENTIAL**
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Highgate, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £900,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2
*** A 3 BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW SET ON A PRIVATE GATED DEVELOPMENT *** DRIVEWAY & DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE *** 2 FORMAL RECEPTION ROOMS *** KITCHEN, BREAKFAST ROOM & UTILITY *** MASTER WITH DRESSING AREA AND EN SUITE BATHROOM *** BEAUTIFUL GARDEN *** NO UPWARD CHAIN ***
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Somerville Drive, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £875,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2
*** A BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME ON A PRIVATE DRIVE WITHIN SUTTON COLDFIELD *** 2 FORMAL RECEPTION ROOMS *** EXTENDED OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM *** MASTER EN SUITE *** LARGE PRIVATE GARDEN *** VIEWING ESSENTIAL ***
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Carlton Close, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £825,000 Status:  Sold Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  4
*** A STUNNING 5 DOUBLE BEDROOM 4 BATHROOM EXTENDED FAMILY HOME *** VASTLY EXTENDED & BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT *** FORMAL LOUNGE *** STUNNING OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM *** PLAYROOM/SITTING ROOM *** OFFICE & UTILITY ROOM *** 3 EN SUITE BEDROOMS *** LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM ***
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Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £800,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  3
**FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOME**CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES**LARGE GARDEN**SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINER**MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE**SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION**GREAT TRANSPORT LINKS**VIEWING RECOMMENDED**
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Little Sutton Lane, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £800,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2
*** THOUGHTFULLY EXTENDED 4 BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME *** HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION *** REFITTED KITCHEN DINER *** FORMAL LOUNGE *** SNUG & DINING ROOM *** MASTER EN SUITE BATHROOM *** REFITTED SHOWER / WET ROOM *** VIEWING ESSENTIAL ***
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Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Offers Over: £800,000 Status:  Sold STC Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  1
**FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOME**WELCOMING ENTRANCE HALL**OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING AREA**SPACIOUS REAR GARDEN**LARGE DRIVEWAY**CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES**GREAT TRANSPORT LINKS**VIEWING RECOMMENDED**
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College Hill, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £795,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  6 Bathrooms:  3
*** A 5/6 BEDROOM VASTLY EXTENDED 3 STOREY FAMILY HOME *** 2 FORMAL RECEPTION ROOMS *** STUNNING OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM *** VERSTILE OFFICE/BEDROOM *** 5 FUTHER BEDROOMS *** LOVELY GARDEN *** VIEWING ESSENTIAL ***
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Driffold, Sutton Coldfield

Auction Guide Price: £775,000 Status:  Sold STC Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  3
***DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A MAGNIFICENT FAMILY HOME WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY VALUED AT £1MILLION POUNDS AND NOW THE ABSOLUTE BARGAIN GUIDE PRICE OF £775,000*** CALL US TO VIEW BUT BE QUICK***PLANNING PERMISSION IN PLACE TO EXTEND IF REQUIRED***
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Wall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £765,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2
*** A 4 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE DETACHED FAMILY HOME *** QUIET CUL DE SAC LOCATION *** 2 RECEPTION ROOMS PLUS HOME OFFICE *** OPEN PLAN KITHEN DINER *** MASTER SUITE WITH DRESSING ROOM & EN SUITE *** PRVATE REAR GARDEN *** VIEWING ESSENTIAL ***
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Goldieslie Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £760,000 Status:  Sold Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  1
***UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY***CORNER PLOT***PREMIER LOCATION***FOUR BEDROOMS***THREE RECEPTION ROOMS***EARLY VIEWING ESSENTIAL***
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Kirkby Green, Sutton Coldfield

Offers In Region Of: £750,000 Status:  For Sale Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2
*** 4 BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITHIN A QUIET CUL DE SAC OFF DIGBY ROAD *** SPACIOUS LOUNGE *** DINING ROOM/CONSERVATORY *** HOME OFFICE/SNUG *** KITCHEN DINER & UTILITY *** MASTER EN SUITE BATHROOM *** DOUBLE GARAGE *** PRIVATE GARDEN ***
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New Properties To Rent

Wyndley Close, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield,

Price: £2,500 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  3
* FOUR BED DETACHED HOUSE * BREAKFAST KITCHEN * THREE BATHROOMS * BI-FOLD DOORS * GARAGE * FOUR OAKS *CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION *
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Rocklands Drive, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £2,250 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2
* DETACHED HOUSE * FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS * FAMILY BATROOM & GUEST W.C * DOUBLE GARAGE * QUITE CUL-DE-SAC * AVAILABLE NOW *
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Hemlingford Road, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield

Guide Price: £1,750 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  3
*1930 STYLE DETACHED * FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS * AVAILABLE NOW * GREAT LOCATION * CLOSE TO WALMLEY VILLAGE * LARGE REAR GARDEN* THREE RECPTION ROOMS * THREE BATHROOMS*
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Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham

Price: £1,475 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2
*CALL NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST* Green & Co Lettings are pleased to present to the market this spacious four bedroom semi detached family home which is presented unfurnished and is available now
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Park View Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Price: £1,450 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  2 Bathrooms:  1
* BUNGALOW * TW0 BEDROOMS * LINKED DETACHED * NEW BATHROOM * GARAGE * WELL PRESENTED REAR GARDEN *GREAT LOCATION
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Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £1,450 Status:  Let Agreed Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2
*1930 STYLE SEMI DETACHED * THREE BEDROOMS * REDECORATED THROUGHOUT * NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT * AVAILABLE NOW * GREAT LOCATION * CLOSE TO WALMLEY VILLAGE *
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Stanton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands

Price: £1,350 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  1
*CALL NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST* Green & Co Lettings are pleased to present to the market this beautiful three bedroom semi detached home, which has recently been re-decorated and re-carpeted
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Juniper Close, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £1,300 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  3
*THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS * DEATCHED HOUSE * QUITE CUL-DE-SAC * THREE BATHROOMS * GREAT LOCATION *
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Lake View Court, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands

Price: £1,300 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  0
* AVAILABLE NOW * THREE BEDROOM TERRACE * RECENTLY DECORATED * PRIMARY WITH ENSUITE*
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Withy Hill Road, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £1,300 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2
* THREE BEDROOMS * GREAT LOCATION * OFF ROAD PARKING * FITTED KITCHEN * AVAILABLE NOW * THROUGH LOUNGE/DINER *
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Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield,

Price: £1,250 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  2 Bathrooms:  1
*CLOSE TO SUTTON TOWN CENTRE * TWO RECPTION ROOMS * TWO BEDROOMS * DRIVEWAY * PLANTSBROOK CATCHMENT *
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The Greenway, Birmingham, West Midlands

Price: £1,250 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  1
* AVAILABE NOW * THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE * GARAGE * LARGE LIVING ROOM/DINER *
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Howard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands

Price: £1,250 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  1
*CALL NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST* Green & Co Lettings are pleased to present to the market this beautiful three bedroom semi detached home, which has recently been re-decorated and re-carpeted throughout.
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Newhall Farm Close, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £1,250 Status:  Let Agreed Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  0
* THREE BEDROOMS * SEMI DETACHED HOUSE * GREAT LOCATION * OFF ROAD PARKING * PRIVATE REAR GARDEN * FITTED KITCHEN * DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM & UPSTAIRS FAMILY BATHROOM *
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Haywards Close, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands

Price: £1,200 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2
AVAILABLE APRIL DUE TO RENOVATIONS!
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Saffron, Tamworth

Price: £1,200 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2
*3 BEDROOM TERRACE * CONSERVATORY * GARAGE * FRONT AND REAR GARDEN*
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Forge Croft, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Price: £1,200 Status:  Let Agreed Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  1
*AVALIABLE NOW* *GREAT LOCATION* *NEWLY FITTED KITCHEN* *THREE BEDROOMS* *LARGE DRIVEWAY*
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Beacon Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands

Price: £1,150 Status:  Let Agreed Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  1
*CALL NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST* Green & Co Lettings are pleased to present to the market this spacious three bedroom detached family home, which is presented unfurnished and is available now
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Poppy Court, Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £1,100 Status:  Available Bedrooms:  1 Bathrooms:  1
*OVER 60's ONLY* *AVAILABLE NOW* *ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT* *CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES & TRANSPORT LINKS*
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Delancey Keep, Sutton Coldfield

Price: £1,050 Status:  Let Agreed Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  1
* THREE BEDROOM * FAMILY BATHROOM / GUEST W.C * TWO RECEPTION ROOMS * AVAILABLE NOW * GAS CENTRAL HEATING *
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