Saleability. It can sound like a daunting word to many. Who wants to hear that your home might take time to sell? Or you might have come to that conclusion by yourself because your mother-in-law made a comment 5 years ago that you could have bought in a better area. But have you really considered…Read More→
Selling your investment properties – How to successfully exit buy to let
When people make a financial investment, they generally have a plan for how long they want to invest and when they’re going to want to cash in. So, most landlords buy property with the idea of renting it out for a certain number of years before either selling up or passing it on, often to…Read More→
Should I sell my home now? How the current shortage affects your home’s price
2021 was a tremendous year for home price growth in the UK – the strongest since the mid-2000s – with many areas and types of home seeing values increase by double-figure percentages. This means a house bought for £500,000 only two years ago could be worth up to £600,000 today! The huge imbalance between…Read More→
How saleable is your home? Try our saleability scorecard and see
Selling a home might not be an exact science, but there are a number of factors that will make a huge difference to how successful your sale will be. Our experience has shown us that homes that sell quickly and for a good price tend to have certain key things in common, so we’ve…Read More→
Thinking of changing estate agents? Our smooth move guide
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 progress your sale so you can move on to your new home as planned – and they’ll make…Read More→
How to add thousands to your home with our pro styling tips
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 you don’t want to undertake that kind of building work,…Read More→
Turning browsers into buyers – make sure your online advert stands out
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’re selling, how do you make sure…Read More→
What to do when your home isn’t selling – 8 steps to boost your marketing
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 for a while. It seems like you’ve done everything right,…Read More→
Unique homes – how we value them accurately
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 not much to compare them to. We value homes…Read More→