Sales

You’ve bought (or are looking to buy) your new home. It’s an exciting adventure and the opportunity for a fresh start, maybe even in a new town or city.  Making sure you have your ducks in a row can help you ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible. That last thing anyone needs are […]

So, you’re hunting for a new property. Exciting times! It’s always exhilarating if you are looking for your next home or investment property, but how do you make sure you get to see the properties you’re interested in before everybody else. 

When deciding to sell your property, it is normal to ponder whether you should list it with one agent or with several. Afterall, more is better, right? 

Well, yes and no.  

I’ll try to run down some of the pros and cons of listing with multiple agents. 

When buyers come to look at your property, first impressions count! 68% of UK homeowners stated that kerb appeal was an important factor when forming their initial impressions.

If you have taken to take the step of choosing to sell your home, the next step is to select an agent who will be able to market it for you. Easier said than done! It’s likely that within a few miles of your home, there are several agents who will all be vying for your business. 

The average UK house price reached a new record high in June, rising by 0.3% on the previous month, but it’s the smallest rise since January this year. This could be in indicator that the extraordinary housing market is beginning to cool and readjust itself.

Whether the property market is running hot or cooling down with the seasonal shift, buyers will always have a vision of what they want their next home to be – and your property for sale might be full of off-putting aspects.

In this video, I go through some of the things that you should have in place before you start looking for your next home. From paperwork to credit reports, these tips will put you in a great position!

If there’s one agenda that won’t be pushed to the bottom of the pile, it’s the eco agenda. How much energy we use, where we get our energy from and what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint is a narrative that has become persistent in the property market. 

Wellingborough House Prices Rise, But Will The Market Cool?

Data analysis by HBB Solutions found that a chain-free home carries an average property price premium of £23,131, with buyers willing to pay extra for a simpler and quicker sales transaction. 

While it’s universally accepted that, in many circumstances, the price we pay is the price we see – in supermarkets and restaurants for example – there are a couple of instances where a little haggling is to be expected. Buying a property is one of them.