Well, that was quite a week for the property market! Although it’s always a hot topic in the press, the amount of coverage last week was completely off the scale.
However, as the dust begins to settle after the mini-budget, you might be wondering what it all means if you’re planning to sell your home, either now or early next year.… → continue reading
Imagine if you could increase your sale price by up to 8% with just a shopping list and a weekend.
Professional styling is proven to help homes sell faster and for more money by consciously elevating the look of every room.… → continue reading
The property market is a funny old world.
One minute estate agents are running out of homes; the next, you’re told the market is running out of steam. What are you supposed to believe?
According to Rightmove, prices are up year-on-year by 8.2% but down month-on-month by 1.3% (prices usually fall in August, and this year’s drop mirrors the average of 1.3% over the last decade.)… → continue reading
As our parks and gardens bake to a crisp, luscious green lawns are starting to feel like a distant memory.
That can be a challenge when selling your home, given that gardens are deal-breakers for more homebuyers than ever. As well as stopping people in their tracks while scrolling through online listings, your garden can be the deciding factor in turning a viewing into a sale. … → continue reading
After 2022’s heatwave with temperatures over 40°C, and 2021’s freeze where the mercury dropped as low as -23°C, our homes are having to deal with changing weather.
Property developers have been busily installing extra insulation, high-performance glazing and comfort cooling for years, building homes that stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer.… → continue reading
We might be in the middle of July with the hottest temperatures on record, but did you know it’s only 153 days until Christmas Day? If you think it’s too soon to mention it, bear with us!
The average home sale is currently taking 171 days from offer to completion, with chains suffering from legal delays, overstretched conveyancers and expiring mortgage offers.… → continue reading
With the summer holiday season fast approaching, you’re probably looking forward to getting some sun, having a rest and exploring somewhere new.
As well as a chance to escape, relax and recharge, holidays can be a brilliant and convenient time to have your home on the market.… → continue reading
Long summer days aren’t only for sizzling barbecues, seaside escapes and watching Wimbledon; they’re also when homes look their best.
Everything is in your favour at this time of year: flowers in bloom, warmer weather and sunny blue skies put everyone in a good mood, and there’s still nowhere near enough property for sale in Birchington, Westgate, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate to satisfy demand.… → continue reading
With prices still rising and very few homes on the market, it seems incredible that 1 in 20 asking prices were slashed in May. The figures from Zoopla show an average drop of 9% (or £22,500); the biggest discount margin for 18 months.… → continue reading
If you’ve decided you want to move, you could be thinking the same as thousands of other homeowners: there’s nothing on the market, so you’ll wait to put your home up for sale until you find your next one.
It’s an entirely understandable view, but, from talking to many sellers, it’s clear that they aren’t necessarily aware of all the risks and potential costs of trying to find a property without being under offer first.… → continue reading
