It’s proven that within a few minutes of walking into your home, many buyers have already decided if it’s for them or not. First impressions are key, so why are we dismissing the first ‘room’ to be stepped in? Find out how to stage your hallways to sell your home…
With second steppers on the rise, it’s feasible you could be attempting a move or the packing/unpacking with small children. Here’s how to keep them safe throughout the process…
Many recommend that you arrange childcare during your home move, but this isn’t always feasible.… → continue reading
How to downsize gets talked about a lot these days, but many don’t discuss how to trade up when buying a new home. There’s plenty of reasons you might be looking for a bigger home – a growing family, a pet, a lack of space, a want for a home office.… → continue reading
With a new season approaching, it’s always good to consider the ‘de-clutter and store’ for your home. Finding new ways to store away your items can leave your home feeling fresh, new, and ready to tackle the remainder of the year.… → continue reading
As the days turn cooler, leisure time is increasingly spent indoors and viewers take more notice of decor. To maximise your enjoyment and stage your home for the season, we share our top tips for Autumn…
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The Best Estate Agent Guide is a website which provides an independent reference source for sellers and landlords, who can search for the best sales and lettings agencies in their areas.… → continue reading
If you’re looking to sell your home or have recently put your property on the market, house viewings (whether in person or virtually) could highlight undesirable features that could deter prospective home buyers from making an offer…
So how can you make your home more sought-after with buyers?… → continue reading
Selling an inherited property can be a daunting prospect at the best of times. First there is the emotional impact of dealing with the loss of a relative or friend. And then there are the legal responsibilities, paperwork and financial matters to consider…
The additional steps required to sell an inherited property can add to what is already a demanding time so it’s important to ensure you’re following the necessary steps.… → continue reading
Why is it that, in summer, we’re always eager to make some changes to our homes? Of course, this need is more profound this season, seeing as we’ve been spending most of our time indoors. And one of the easiest ways to update a space is with a fresh lick of paint.… → continue reading
Buying a home can be a lot more expensive than you may think, and there are usually hidden costs that can end up adding more than 10% to your total property bill. The costs that come with owning and running a house can often surprise former renters, meaning their budgets don’t quite match their financial needs…
If you don’t prepare for these hidden costs, you may find yourself in financial hardship for the first few years as property owners, so make sure you take them all into consideration:
Stamp Duty
Depending on the price of your property, stamp duty can end up adding thousands of pounds to the overall costs involved in buying a house, and this needs to be paid up front.… → continue reading