As the spring 2022 property market begins, Nationwide Building Society has reported a 14% year-on-year price increase for March, up again from the 12% already reported in February.
Spring is famously the busiest season for buying and selling, and not just because our thoughts turn to spending more time outside in summer.… → continue reading
Have you ever known the costs of utility bills to be such a massive conversation?
As well as being a hot topic at home and at work, the news is full of stories about soaring energy prices, future supply questions and the environmental impact of gas, coal and oil.… → continue reading
Of all the different things buyers ask for when looking for a home (from the style, to the location, to the price), two things transcend everything: light and space.
Both are precious commodities, and not just when it comes to property in Birchington, Westgate, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.… → continue reading
Nobody knows your home better than you, but does that make you the best person to show buyers around?
There’s a whole lot more that goes into viewings than simply taking people from room to room – what happens before and afterwards can have a dramatic effect on the offers you get and how quickly you sell.… → continue reading
Sellers aren’t selling; buyers can’t buy; nobody can move. The property market is stuck!
People have been achieving extraordinary prices for their homes, with the Government’s official figures showing a national increase in property values around 20% between January 2020 and December 2021.… → continue reading
If you took a break from selling last year and you’re ready to try again, or if your home is still for sale and you’d like to refresh your marketing, this week’s blog is for you.
We’ve all said at some point that a change is as good as a rest, and whether it’s switching careers or changing a routine, doing things differently is the route to new results.… → continue reading
Are you planning to move next year?
If you are, you’ll probably be thinking about getting ready for viewings and how to help buyers fall in love with your home.
Getting the highest possible price in the shortest period of time is mostly a matter of setting the scene, and the festive break provides the perfect moment to step back for a fresh look at where you live.… → continue reading
It’s the middle of November, and your thoughts are probably turning to putting your feet up for Christmas. But with the new year just six weeks off, it’s also natural and exciting to look forward to new beginnings, so what better time to start thinking about your decor for 2022?… → continue reading
What are your plans this Christmas?
For some, it’s the chance to head off for a blast of winter sun, but the festive season is also a wonderful time to be at home because there’s so much going on. Local businesses and venues pull out all the stops in creating magical events and experiences, filling our neighbourhoods with Christmas cheer and the air with tempting aromas.… → continue reading
The weeks either side of New Year always involve some sort of clearing out. Whether you’ve hosted over the season, been a guest somewhere else or stayed at home for a quiet one, there are cards, wrapping, boxes and bottles to throw out, and decorations to take down and put away.… → continue reading
