AIMS As a relatively small practice Residential Estate Agency, our mission as Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors is not only to assist Vendors in house selling to obtain the best possible market price within the time brief, but also to assist Buyers with their purchase, overcome...
When purchasing an apartment, flat or maisonette, in England and Wales, the tenure, which is the form of registration, at Land Registry, will normally be Leasehold. Leasehold means that you have the right to occupy the flat for a set period of time, (the residual amount...
If you are considering renting out your house or flat, there are a number of things to consider, before placing it on the rental market. The better presented the property, the higher the calibre of the tenant, coupled with the prospect of maximising, the highest...
On Friday 28th October 2011, Kelvin Francis were awarded the Five Star, Gold Award, as the 'Best Estate Agents in Cardiff' , by UK Property Awards, for a second year. 2010 & 2011. UK Property Awards are very prestigious and provide these awards, all over the world,...
On Friday 28th October 2011, Kelvin Francis were awarded the Five Star, Gold Award, as the 'Best Estate Agents in Cardiff' , by UK Property Awards, for a second year. 2010 & 2011. UK Property Awards are very prestigious and provide these awards, all over the world, in...
Having a good security system in place and preventative measures will give you a positive selling point and hopefully a good track record, if when selling your home, your prospective buyers ask you the question “have you ever been burgled?” You are 10 times more likely...
When considering improvements to your home, your biggest investment, choose wisely so that you maximise your return on the capital outlay. Here are some ideas on how to add value to your home: Attic conversions increase square footage to your home and are the least disruptive. Avoid...
At the present time, it is estimated that the average age of a first time buyer getting on to the property ladder, is between 30 and 35 years. Buying a property has historically been a good investment, since 1945, housing prices have increased faster than inflation...
A ‘For Sale’ board is an excellent marketing tool for an Estate Agent to maximise exposure of a property and it is estimated it can generate around 40% more enquiries. Before erecting a ‘For Sale’ board, the Estate Agent must have received written instructions to sell. ...