Sales

The majority of homeowners and prospective movers will have a mortgage as part of their property plans, therefore it’s important to keep tabs on both interest and mortgage rates. In August 2022, the Bank of England increased the interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 1.75% – the biggest increase in 27 years. 

It’s a busy housing market out there with properties being snapped up extremely quickly. 

If you’re looking for your next home, here are some tips and tricks to help you find the home you love ♥

We use the expression ‘first impressions count’ for good reason and potential buyers faced with an exterior that’s cracked, flaking and grubby will make quick assumptions about your property.

A few people have found themselves in a ‘chicken and egg’ scenario regarding the property market.

You may want to put your home for sale but are worried you may not find somewhere to move to. You’d then be forgiven for thinking that it’d therefore be wise to find somewhere first, then put your own property on the market. 

It won’t have escaped your notice that outside space on its own is one of the best ‘added value’ aspects of property, with a well-kept garden widely believed to add between 10% and 20% to a home’s value. 

You’ve found the property you love but it inevitably has lots of interest. Should you over pay to make sure your offer is the one that is accepted?

I get asked this question quite often by people who are looking to buy their next home or investment property. In this video I discuss some of the things that you may want to consider before you up your offer. 

I give my thoughts on what may happen to house prices in the second half of 2022 taking into account inflation at over 9% and rising, the Bank of England increasing interest rates and the smallest monthly house price increase this year.

A good mortgage broker can find the right deals that are on the market that suit your needs. They can discuss these with you and apply on your behalf.

We’ve all heard the saying that ‘She has the gift of the gab’ or ‘He could sell underwear to a nudist’ but is that what you really need when selling your property? 

Buying your new home is an exciting time! One of the things that makes it so special is that it doesn’t happen every day (or not even for several years for many!). But this means that the process isn’t always completely familiar, so here is a short guide on what you should do if you are thinking of buying a new home

When selling your home, two things are important: getting it sold and not letting it go for cheap! 

This is why your asking price is so important. Set it too high and your property won’t attract enough buyers. Conversely, if you set it too low, you’ll attract lots of offers but you will always be wondering whether you could you have achieved more. 

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 […]