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    Use your garden to help sell this summer

    Use your garden to help sell this summer

    Published about 1 year ago

    Before you lament about the amount of rain we’ve had this summer, remember the old adage ‘it’s good for the garden’. In fact, the wet conditions may help budgets as well as flower beds, if new research is anything to go by.

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    Sell in summer for a new home by Christmas

    Sell in summer for a new home by Christmas

    Published over 1 year ago

    As we write this blog, the temperatures are rising to the mid 20°C, the air is filled with the scent of barbeques and sales of sunscreen are soaring. We are, however, about to break the early summer spell by mentioning the C word. Christmas.

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    Could your dog seal a property deal?

    Could your dog seal a property deal?

    Published over 1 year ago

    If you have a passing interest in property, you will know that some people ‘stage’ their homes during the marketing phase in order to increase the appeal. Common tactics involve dressing sofas with stylish cushions, removing bulky items of furniture to create more space and using vases of flowers to add colour. There is, however, a more unique trend that’s found its way into the national press.

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    Everything you need to know about neighbourly disputes when selling

    Everything you need to know about neighbourly disputes when selling

    Published over 1 year ago

    Everybody needs good neighbours but what if the people next door are a nuisance? When it comes to selling a property, the requirement for full disclosure means admitting if you’ve ever complained about the people living either side of you, or if you’re currently involved in a neighbourly spat.

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    Planning permission: the easy way to add value?

    Planning permission: the easy way to add value?

    Published over 1 year ago

    We often talk about ‘adding value’ to a property but what does this actually mean? In residential terms, it means making changes or alterations to a home that increases how much it may sell for. A crucial aspect, however, is ensuring the amount of value added exceeds the cost of any work completed.

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    Selling soon? Don’t make these garden mistakes

    Selling soon? Don’t make these garden mistakes

    Published over 1 year ago

    As soon as the sun peeks out from behind the clouds and the mercury rises, many of us rush to improve our outside spaces. We do, however, have to be mindful of what we grow and build in our gardens, as it can have a detrimental effect on the property’s overall value and general appeal.

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    Pros & cons of being a 50+ first-time buyer

    Pros & cons of being a 50+ first-time buyer

    Published over 1 year ago

    When we think of first-time buyers, we often think of young couples and fresh-faced professionals picking up the keys to their first home but recent research shows the reality can be very different.

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    Downsizing: your questions answered

    Downsizing: your questions answered

    Published over 1 year ago

    What happens when you reach the top of the property ladder? It may be time to consider taking a step back down again. In this blog, we answer some of the most common questions we are asked about downsizing.

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    Should you raise your property’s profile on Instagram?

    Should you raise your property’s profile on Instagram?

    Published over 1 year ago

    While estate agents are the most qualified to generate interest and turn enquiries into viewings, and eventually sales, there is a growing movement among home movers that can help boost the sales process.

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    Be prepared for buyers to make a snap judgement about your home

    Be prepared for buyers to make a snap judgement about your home

    Published over 1 year ago

    How long do you think you have to impress a potential buyer when they arrive at your home? Five minutes? Until the end of a viewing? If you guessed either, you could be in for a surprise.

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    Mortgage War Will Save Peterborough Homeowners £2,387 a Year.

    Mortgage War Will Save Peterborough Homeowners £2,387 a Year.

    Published over 1 year ago

    In a recent financial turn, Peterborough residents are experiencing a wave of relief as mortgage rates across the UK take a surprising dip. This reduction, led by major lenders, signals a potential opportunity for the Peterborough housing market, directly affecting homeowners, landlords and first-time buyers in the city.

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    Mortgage rate reductions put a spring in borrowers steps

    Mortgage rate reductions put a spring in borrowers steps

    Published over 1 year ago

    The new year has started with some bright news from the mortgage lending market. Rates attached to home loans have been steadily falling and in January, some of the most substantial rate cuts were made by leading banks and building societies.

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