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Author: Lisa Curran

Top Tips to get your house offer accepted

If you are planning on offering on a house, it is beneficial to show the agent selling that you are motivated and organised. Estate agents do not only advise clients on price, but also on the level of the buyer’s motivation. You should present your offer

You can add value to your home when selling. This is how…

Lose loud wallpaper and paints Potential home buyers have varied taste. Certain designs and colours can be overwhelming and can hinder others being able to visualise the house as being their own. We recommend using neutral paints or white https://curranshomes.co.uk/try-white-and-add-flowers/ Create a haven in your garden Giving your garden

Are you selling? If so, have your paperwork ready…..

Contract and identification If you are selling you will have already signed a contract with your agent and provided identification. Identification is required to comply with legal requirements and involves photographic identification and usually a mortgage statement or utility bill. If you have any questions in

Buying a new home? Remember these 4 additional costs:

Buyers can sometimes be shocked to discover additional costs associated with purchasing a property particularly if experiencing the process for the first time. Settling a realistic budget for the total costs is a critical first step to ensure that there are adequate funds available. Here are a

This is why income from property works…

How should I measure returns? Successful property investors tend to calculate returns from property using a simple net return calculation. A gross rental return is the total amount of money your tenant pays you for residing in your property. Your actual net return (or pre-tax) profit – is what

Landlord tips for a successful year ahead

Planning your portfolio Investing in property is a journey and if you are starting a portfolio or indeed growing one it is vital to have an idea on what you plan to achieve. It is essential to have a flexible timeline in terms of how

Prepare your house for sale

Selling and purchasing property is for many one of our biggest considerations. The Chancellor’s current slash in stamp duty for first time buyers is expected to see a welcome encouragement for many and help with movement in the local market. With a large number of properties on

First time landlords – top tips….

Letting your property or home as a first time landlord can be a daunting task and there are important considerations before putting it on the rental market.   Preparing your property You should undertake any maintenance which needs to be done. Your property will be more