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. ...
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...
Before you close the door for the very last time on the home that you have just sold, there are a number of points to consider. Using the philosophy ‘treat others as you wish to be treated’ is the best practice. Here are some tips...
Staging, is presenting your home for sale, in its best and most attractive manner, in order to appeal to the highest number of potential buyers, a wider market and will help you sell more quickly and for a good price. It is not difficult or expensive,...
Normally, there are two weeks’ notice between exchange of contracts and the completion date, but this can vary, dependent on circumstances, so always check with your solicitor. Planning your move is essential to a smooth moving day, so here are some tips: At least 4 weeks before...