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AUTUMN MARKET VIEW: PLANNING YOUR SPRING MOVE NOW COULD SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY

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

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HAGGLE OR HOLD FIRM? HOW TO ACHIEVE THE BEST PRICE IN A CHANGEABLE MARKET

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

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BROWN, BUT NOT OUT: KEEPING YOUR GARDEN LUSH FOR VIEWINGS IN A HOT SUMMER

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

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL: FUTURE-PROOF YOUR HOME’S VALUE WITH OUR CLIMATE-PROOFING TIPS

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

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CHAIN REACTION – BEAT THE CURRENT LEGAL DELAYS AND STOP YOUR SALE FALLING THROUGH

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

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LET THE SUNSHINE IN: ADD THOUSANDS TO YOUR HOME FAST WITH EASY SUMMER STYLING

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

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MOVING MISTAKES: WHY FINDING A HOME BEFORE YOU HAVE A BUYER IS A BIG RISK

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