Sell or Rent Your Property Posted on June 30, 2020 "Thinking of selling or renting your property?" Sell or rent your property There is a high demand for rental properties in Brighton & Hove due to a cultural shift which has occurred over the past few years. Read More
Estate Agent Roles Negotiation Posted on June 26, 2020 "Estate Agent Roles" Negotiation Good negotiation is a skill that adds real value to the service you receive from your Estate Agent. After all, it can be the make or break of a sale. Many Agents focus on “getting the maximum price” for their Client, the property Vendor. Read More
Property Prices Brighton & Hove Posted on June 16, 2020 "Property Prices Brighton & Hove" HMLR statistics for Brighton & Hove property prices are based on completed sales and may give a distorted opinion of your property's current valuation. Brighton & Hove property prices are a hot topic! Indeed, every homeowner has the issue of house prices close to his/her heart. Read More
Kerb Appeal Posted on June 10, 2020 "Selling your Property? Get Kerb Appeal" You've probably heard the term 'kerb appeal' when it comes to selling and buying property. K.E.R.B. = Keep Everything Really Bright! When selling your property the positive impact of a good first impression cannot be overstated, and a good front, and back lawn is the obvious place to start. Read More
Property Statistics Posted on May 26, 2020 "Property Statistics" We pride ourselves on our extensive experience and local knowledge. After all, Callaways has occupied the same location as it does now in Church Road, Hove since 1935! We're also guardians of what we like to call VIPs - Very Important Property Statistics. Read More
Life’s a beach Posted on May 5, 2020 "Life's a beach..." In Brighton & Hove life's a beach. Then almost without warning - Covid-19 and lockdown? Normally busy and bustling, residents enjoy the fresh sea air. Moreover, it wasn’t so long ago that the UK media were reporting the so-called ‘Boris Bounce’ in the UK property market. Read More
Property Leap of Faith Posted on April 30, 2020 'Ready to take a Property Leap of Faith?' Just a couple of months ago, my team and I were discussing this year's leap year, 29 February. A leap year occurs every four years – this is about as frequently as many people used to move house during the heady days of property speculation that sparked the boom market! Now it seems that sellers have to take a leap of faith before committing their property to the hands of an estate agent. Read More
Ready to move? Posted on April 21, 2020 "Ready to move?" Have your moving plans been put 'on hold' until the Coronavirus lockdown ends? If your home isn’t yet on the market, the UK Government has advised people buying and selling homes to put their transactions on hold. Read More
Buy My Freehold Posted on March 31, 2020 "Can I Buy My Freehold?" 'When selling a client's leasehold property, we obtain a copy of the lease to ascertain how many years remain. Occasionally, we advise a leaseholder to extend the lease. This will sometimes lead to the question 'Can I buy my Freehold?' Statutory Right Most lessees (NB not tenants) have the statutory right to purchase the Freehold of their building. Read More
Direct Property Buyer Posted on March 3, 2020 "Why register direct as a property buyer?" Direct Property Buyer There’s no question about it! Buyers visit the property portals eg Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket because they provide easily-searched access to properties currently available for sale. Read More