Estate Agents Advertising Posted on November 5, 2019 "Estate Agents" Estate Agents Advertising I started out in Estate Agency in the 1980s, (in the good old days!). Back then, all Agents needed was a simple property ad in their shop window and the local newspaper. Read More
Property Valuations Posted on October 29, 2019 "Property Valuations" Property Valuations are possibly the most contentious aspect of estate agency. Emotions run high when discussing people’s most valuable asset. Naturally, as Vendor of a property, you will want as high a price as possible for your property. Read More
Estate Agents Property Advice Posted on October 22, 2019 "Estate Agents" Property Advice Straight-talking, sincere advice can be invaluable in a world where too many people would just tell you what you want to hear! For example, the oldest trick in the book is for an Agent to suggest an inflated asking price. Read More
How Saleable is my Property? Posted on October 11, 2019 "I'm thinking of selling my property" Is my property saleable? Are you thinking of moving but at the same time aren’t quite sure whether now is the right time? We know many property owners who sit and worry, thinking 'How saleable is my property?' You'll easily find the answers to this, and many other questions which we've indicated below, by calling us for an informal chat. Read More
Stamp Duty on Investment Property Posted on October 1, 2019 "Stamp Duty on Investment Property" Are you buying a second home, Buy-to-Let, or investment property? Then you should be aware that there is an additional 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). This is in addition to the standard SDLT amount payable. Read More
Property Catch 22 Posted on October 1, 2019 "Avoid the Property Catch 22" Catch 22 - Buy First, or Sell? Many sellers who receive a good offer for their home turn it down. And that is simply because they have not yet found “the right property”. Read More
Property Ladder Posted on September 24, 2019 "Property Moves" Property Ladder During the boom years, if you were minded to move house you simply got on and did so! Any delay in moving up in a rising market could prove expensive. This was because the property you were buying would inevitably have appreciated more in cash terms than the one you were selling. Read More
House move for Christmas Posted on September 17, 2019 "A House Move for Christmas" A New Home for Christmas? Are you one of those people thinking about moving at this time of year who would naturally prefer to be in their new home in time for Christmas? Not only does a house really become a home at that time of year, but with most people taking one or two weeks off work, there’s plenty of time to either enjoy your new surroundings, or put in some hard DIY home improvement graft (in between the mince pies, of course!). Read More
Property Design on a Budget Posted on September 11, 2019 "Property Design" Design on a Budget The better your home is presented, the greater are your chances of securing an early sale. However, during uncertain times it can be difficult to justify engaging an interior designer in the hope that your property and its value will be transformed. Read More
Private Property Sale Posted on September 3, 2019 "Private Property Sale" Have you ever considered selling your house yourself? On the surface it might seem reasonable to consider selling your house yourself, yet only the smallest minority of people attempt to do so, even in the face of so-called “DIY online” estate agency platform, usually with disappointing results. Read More
