Getting value for money when selling your property
We all know there’s money to be made from selling property, but there are agency and legal costs associated with this too. Consider these costs as an investment in steering your sale in the right direction.
You Get What You Pay...
Eight reasons why people move home
Most people looking to move home fall into one of eight categories. Learn what these categories are so that you can fine-tune your property selling strategy.
Space Chasers
These movers want more space to accommodate a growing family, a...
The true cost of clutter when selling a property
When it comes to selling a home, there’s a simple way to add thousands of pounds to the price you achieve and that’s to get rid of your clutter.
By being a little bit ruthless with yourself and those you live with, you really can achieve...
How to beat the blues this Winter
Are you struggling with the dark days and long nights that kick in at this time of year? Don’t worry you’re not alone.
Millions of Brits experience a dip in mood during the colder, greyer months, often referred to as the ‘Winter...
Demand stabilising but prices set to remain firm
Inflation, the rate at which prices are rising, recorded a record jump in August rising to 3.2% up from 2.0% in July.
Food and petrol prices are considerably higher than this time a year ago, when travel restrictions remained.
The rise...
Autumn street or house names are on top!
Harvest time is upon us and of all the seasons it appears ‘Autumn’ is the most lucrative when it comes to street or house names.
Homes bought since the start of 2020 which have included 'Autumn' in their name or street address, have...
How to choose an estate agent to sell your home
When it comes to selling a property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to manage the sale.
Now you might think that all agents are much of a muchness, but you’d be wrong!
A great agent won’t just...
What the latest home improvement trends say about the property market
The pandemic didn’t just trigger an exodus of city slickers moving to the country, it also kick-started a multi-billion-pound home renovation boom.
UK property owners spent £110 billion on home improvements last year, a 30% increase...
What social media tells you about an estate agent
When choosing an estate agent, it pays to channel your inner Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes and do a little online investigating.
As we all know, many estate agents are known for having the ‘gift of the gab’. You’d be hard-pressed to...
Price growth predictions for 2022
Property continues to rise in value.
An average of independent forecasts predict prices will end the year 5.8% higher than at the start.
Annual price growth has moderated since the double-digit figures evident in May and June, however...