We all dream of a white winter wonderland. A thick layer of snowy icing on the lawn, roaring fires, candlelit windows, and movie afternoons wrapped in thick, downy duvets. Cue the spicy scent of mulled wine drifting in from the kitchen. If your home is
Your guide to the rules in England Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are different to single lets in a number of ways. The rules on fire safety are much tighter, you’ll need specialist mortgage and insurance products, and the management and maintenance demands are
Downsizing, upsizing and right-sizing – MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE FOR YOU Are you thinking about making a change to where you live? If you no longer need all the rooms in your home, you might have decided to downsize into something smaller. Or perhaps it’s
Our smooth move guide to changing estate agents A great agent will be focused on selling your home at the best price, in a timeframe that suits you. If everything goes well, they’ll put the right value on it, market it effectively, then negotiate and
As a landlord, you need to assess whether a property is likely to be a good investment before you buy it. In this handy guide, we share our easy 5-step process to accurately assess the rental yield of your investment property. As a landlord,
While renovating and expanding your living space can certainly increase market value. Elevating the allure of your home doesn’t always require a sledgehammer or architectural blueprints. There’s a subtle yet powerful approach that could potentially boost your home’s market worth by a staggering 4% to
One way to add value to your home is by renovating it; another is through increasing the amount of accommodation, by either building an extension or converting something like the loft or a garage to create an extra living room or bedroom. But if
A better viewing experience increases the likelihood of receiving an offer at asking price We know from experience that the better your home looks and feels when potential buyers come to view, the more likely you are to get an asking price offer. For many
If you’ve ever searched online for a home yourself, you’ll know how many listings there are. The broader your search terms, the more results are going to come up, and then you start scrolling through… So, what is it that makes you stop scrolling? When
You did it: you found an agent you liked, who loved your home and valued it at a price you were happy with. They put together an impressive marketing plan and the ‘For Sale’ board has been invitingly positioned at the end of the drive
As estate agents, valuing homes accurately is at the core of our business. We’ve got to price them at a level that attracts enough attention from buyers, while achieving the maximum sale price for our clients, and sometimes it’s a challenge – particularly when there’s
Are you starting to feel like you’re rattling around in a house that’s too big for you? Are you ready to put less time, effort and money into somewhere new? Have you got your heart set on being closer to family (or further away)? Have
In the blink of an eye, the trees are dappled in burnished reds and golds. That first waft of coal fire smoke garnishes the dusky sky. Dust off your autumn boots and dig out your gloves…. September is here. Summer brought with it the
TO MAKE A BUYER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HOME You know your home looks good. You’ve chosen your estate agent, the photographer’s booked and you’re ready to launch. But is there something missing….? Let us help you transform your home from ‘market ready’ to
All you need to know to get it right When you chose your estate agent, you did so because you believed they could sell your home. You felt so certain, you even put your name to it when you signed the contract. However,