Vendors have benefited from the supply-demand imbalance seen across the market in 2021, with 40% of properties selling above their original asking price, making conditions optimal for selling.* What makes conditions optimal this autumn? 1) Low stock Due to the pandemic, many people were put off selling their...
Throughout the selling process, buyers are looking to assess the extent of the work needed to fix your home to their own standard of living, working out the time and money they may need to invest. Whilst there are plenty of home hunters out there looking...
The lettings market has had a record strong month, with reports of a decrease to the length of average void periods in most regions, as well as rising rents seen across the country. In some parts, void periods have dropped by as much as 50% month-on-month,...
Property experts from Rightmove are urging homeowners to sell their three-bedroom homes, as high demand leads to an average selling time of just 45 days. With the summer season well under way, the latest house price reports indicate high asking prices in the UK. So, why is...
Faced with a lockdown-free summer, buyers are anxious to move quickly, resulting in record numbers paying over asking price to secure their dream property. With leading experts predicting that the house buying frenzy is here to stay, is location still as key as it used to...
Finding the right buyer can save you time, energy and disappointment. If your chain falls through due to your buyer's financial readiness or uncertainties, you may lose out on other offers as well as the property you had intended to purchase. Here are the top five questions...
There can be any number of reasons to explain why your property isn't performing on the market as you had expected. If it's left you wondering ‘what went wrong?’, we delve into some of the most common causes that could be preventing buyers from connecting with...
When it comes to selling your property, it's only natural you want to know all of the facts before beginning. For the majority of us, owning a property will be one of the largest financial commitments we'll make in our lifetime, so making sure that you...
After 18 months of uncertainty, the UK property market has seen some incredible highs and lows, from the sector closing and reopening last spring, to the enormous positive impact of the stamp duty holiday on residential transaction levels. For those looking to buy or sell in...
For new landlords, deciding which buy-to-let mortgage to opt for takes some thought. Here, we’ll break down the major difference between interest-only and repayment models – your two major choices as a landlord. Interest-only mortgage Interest-only, as the name suggests, works by having you service the interest without...