“As soon as I saw the photo, I knew it was the one!” 

Such is the power of photography, and as a potential buyer’s first introduction to your home, it can make or break a sale.

Given how influential photos are, it’s surprising how many property listings have wonky, blurred or dark images – worse than many selfies!… → continue reading

If you thought you’d missed the boat for a family move this year, the good news is you’ve still got time. With the speed of the current market, you can sell your home and be in your new one by the end of the school holidays.… → continue reading

With the end of April comes the end of frosts, so now’s the perfect time to lay the groundwork of a beautiful spring and summer garden.

Being in a natural green space is always delightful and hugely positive for our well-being, while gardening itself has proved a healthy and joyous activity.… → continue reading

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

Would it surprise you to learn that homeowners in the UK move on average just once every 23 years? That might sound unbelievable given our national obsession with property, but keeping up to date with the value of our homes doesn’t mean we’re forever moving on.… → continue reading