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Why homeowners are turning to the rental market to cash in
Should you sell or should you buy in this most interesting property market? Thousands of house sellers have rented a home to break their house chain in the last 12 months, although at a cost as they face paying many thousands of pounds in rent. There are a number of reasons behind this. One is […]
Subtle changes that can boost your homes kerb appeal
How your home looks from the outside can be just as, if not more, important than how it looks on the inside. We all make first impressions, and when you only have moments to wow potential buyers you never want to miss a trick. Kerb appeal is a term used to describe your home’s appeal […]
A NEXA back-to-school guide for selling your home
It’s that time of year where the summer holidays seem to be racing through our fingertips, and the start of the new school year is upon us. It’s also the time of year where many seek to place their home on the market in the hope that they can be enjoying Christmas in their new […]
How to survive home buyers’ remorse
We have seen an extremely busy property market over the last 12 months. Buyers have been out in force and some houses have gone from listed to under offer in a matter of hours. This heightened activity has seen people battling for homes and, in some cases, making rushed decisions just so they can get […]
How Much Is My House Really Worth?
If you ask anyone what their house is worth, I’m going to level with you here, the vast majority of homeowners will actually overprice their property. It’s as simple as that. That’s why we have professionals to do it for us. If you have not had your property valued for some time, however, it’s completely […]
Avoid these exhausting mistakes when moving home
There is nothing more exciting (or stressful) than seeing your moving date start to rush towards you. You have been looking forward to the day you can step foot in your new home, but you also look around you and feel overwhelmed. How will you be ready in time? It is always advisable to plan […]
Home Moves Hit Record High in June
As 217.1% more people sell in June compared to the 10-year average. June 2021 was the busiest month ever for UK estate agents, home removal companies, and conveyancers since monthly records began, as HMRC logged 213,120 residential transactions in June, a jump of more than 216% nationally on the same month last year (when the […]
Huge mistakes you can make when choosing an estate agent
One of the biggest decisions you will make when you sell your home is choosing the right estate agent to get your house sold. There is a wealth of choice, from high-street estate agents to those working online; from big national companies to local independent estate agents, such as ourselves. You may think that this […]
Why Savvy Buy-to-Let Landlords Don’t Use 10-Year Mortgages
And the reason you shouldn’t either We know of many buy-to-let landlords who fell into property investing by accident. Many didn’t want to sell their family home when the housing market crashed in the Credit Crunch of 2009/10, yet still needed to move (often for work). They thought they would keep their family home in […]
Can you help yourself to a speedy sale?
There is one thing we know: no two sales are the same. Whether you’re buying or selling a property, there are always issues you don’t expect and complications to overcome. Control is not always in your hands, which can make the process feel very frustrating. Having the right team around you is essential, but you […]
The Cost Of House Building Is On The Rise, But What’s Causing It?
The costs of building a home have shot up significantly in the last 12 months, meaning the price of new homes and any building works you do to your home in the coming months and years could be a lot higher. The British house building profession is experiencing a building materials supply problem. Everything from […]
The bitter pills you may have to swallow when selling your home
No matter how vibrant the property market, selling your home is always a challenge. There are some things about your property that you won’t be able to change, which could mean you have some bitter pills to swallow when your home goes on the market. Just like life, there can be unexpected surprises during the […]