Whatever your budget, there are plenty of ways you can add value to your property before selling this year. For inspiration on where to start, have a look at these home improvement suggestions, ranging from high cost to low: Conservatories or sunrooms – adding a conservatory or...
According to a recent source, 30% of surveyed homeowners stated that they didn’t attempt to negotiate on the price when purchasing a home. 22% of these respondents indicated that this was due to a lack of knowledge, confidence and skills in house price negotiation tactics. Therefore, it...
With the property market seeing a lot of demand, sellers need to present their homes in the best possible light to beat the competition. These common mistakes could mean that your home receives less interest and fewer offers, so it's worth your time and consideration to rectify...
A tapered extension to the stamp duty holiday and a government-backed mortgage guarantee scheme are among the measures aimed at helping home buyers and sellers delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Spring 2021 Budget. Here is everything you need to know about the Chancellor’s property-related Budget announcements. Stamp Duty Holiday extension The temporary stamp duty holiday in...
If you are planning to sell or rent your property, then it’s important to get an accurate estimate of how much the property could be worth. To give you an agent's perspective of what that involves, we've provided some key take-away points below. Market value Firstly, knowing how...
COVID-19 has caused a major shift within the property market regarding buyers’ and sellers’ attitudes. According to a recent survey of 1,000 homeowners, as many as 26% are considering moving within the next year.* So, what are the reasons for homeowners wanting to move? After a year of...
If you're in the process of buying or selling, the race is on to complete ahead of 31st March - the Stamp Duty Holiday deadline. The government has raised the stamp duty threshold in England and Northern Ireland to £500,000 until 31 March, 2021. This...
The most-searched-for phrases give sellers a practical insight into what potential buyers are seriously looking for when browsing the market. Recent reports from Zoopla revealed that gardens and garages topped the priority list for 2020, post-lockdown 1.0. Research from the past 12 months showed that gardens appeared to...
It’s the time of year when people’s thoughts traditionally turn to the changes that they wish to make in their life – for many this can mean beginning to seek out a new home. If your resolution for 2021 is to be settled into a new...
The property market has continued to experience remarkable levels of activity this autumn. If you, like a lot of homeowners right now, are considering putting your property on the market, here are some of the ways to market your house well to potential buyers. Make sure your...