Carter Oliver - Magazine - Page 2
CONTENTS
LIFESTYLE
COVER STORY
8
9
Pumpkin Patches
Choose the right family
activity this October
6
PROPERTY
2
Region Updates
Stay informed with the latest
property market updates for
our region
4
Property Industry
Biggest positives for
the property market
16
Our Latest Instructions
Take a look at a selection
of our latest properties
20
About Us
Get to know us a little better
and see why we are your
agent of choice
24
Your Home Move
Your guide to help you
every step of the way on
your home move
Rowing Challenge
A month-long challenge to keep
you motivated
Oct Recipe
Venison Medallions with Roasted
Squash, Blackberry Jus and
Cavolo Nero
10
Supporting your Immune
Simple habits to support
immunity as colder
autumn days arrive
12
Living Room Upgrades
Turning your living space into a
cosy autumnal haven
SPORTS
14
Rugby League World Cup 2026
Rugby league’s global
showpiece returns with three
thrilling tournaments overseas
15
NFL London Games
Three Sundays of NFL action
return to London this month
WELCOME TO THE LATEST EDITION!
O
ctober has arrived, bringing crisp
mornings, colourful landscapes
and plenty of reasons to embrace the
heart of autumn. This month, we head
outdoors with pages 6 and 7 exploring
pumpkin patches and autumn farm
adventures, offering families a fun and
seasonal way to enjoy the countryside
together.
For those looking to stay active as the
weather cools, page 8 introduces an
autumn indoor rowing challenge,
providing an energetic way to build
fitness from the comfort of indoors.
Then, on page 9, we serve up a delicious
seasonal recipe for venison medallions
with roasted squash, blackberry jus and
cavolo nero, bringing rich autumn
flavours to the table.
On pages 10 and 11, we turn our
attention to supporting your immune
system as winter nears, with practical
ideas for maintaining healthy habits
and helping your body through the
colder months ahead. Then, pages 12
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PROPERTY NEWS
and 13 focus on the cosy living room
upgrade, exploring how thoughtful
improvements can create a warm and
inviting space while also adding value
to your home.
Sports fans will also find plenty to enjoy
this month. Page 14 previews the NFL
London Games 2026, while page 15
looks ahead to the 2026 Rugby League
World Cup as anticipation builds for
another major international sporting
event.
And as always, pages 2, 3, 4, and 5 keep
you informed with the latest news and
trends from across the property
market.
So, pour yourself a Devil’s Margarita,
settle on the sofa under your favourite
throw, and enjoy this month’s
magazine.
Dan Evans
Editor
A
s October begins, there is plenty
for Leicestershire homeowners
and landlords to feel positive
about. Recent official figures show house
prices rising across several key parts of the
county, while rents continue to strengthen
in almost every major local market. Add in
renewed buyer activity nationally as
autumn gets under way, and the picture is
one of resilience, opportunity and
continued confidence.
PROPERTY VALUES SHOW
IMPRESSIVE GAINS
Some of Leicestershire’s strongest recent
numbers are coming from Harborough
and North West Leicestershire. In
Harborough, the average house price
reached £346,000 in June 2026, up an
impressive 9.7% compared with a year
earlier. Buyers purchasing their first home
were paying an average of £277,000, 10.3%
more than in June 2025, demonstrating
healthy activity at this important end of
the market too. North West Leicestershire
has also performed strongly, with the
average house price reaching £282,000,
an annual increase of 6.5%. Homes
purchased with a mortgage averaged
