11 Mar Quick Let or Smart Let?
How many times has a letting agent boasted that they will let your property on the first viewing? Now, that sounds good doesn’t it? A quick let surely means minimal loss...
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12 Feb Legislation, Legislation, Legislation ….& tax too!
Emma (our Property Manager) and I went along to the ARLA quarterly meeting earlier this week. Now I don’t scare easily, as anyone who knows my pre-estate agency career will...
02 Feb Property fraud & how to protect yourself
Firstly what is property fraud? Property is likely to be the most valuable asset you will ever own. It can be sold and mortgaged to raise money and so can be...
26 Jan Sellers Beware!
With just two months left before the 3% Stamp Duty surcharge comes in for 2nd home purchases there is strong demand from investment buyers to push sales through quickly. The extra...
22 Jan Is a ‘One Off’ viewing too good to be true?
In a fast moving market with few properties coming on some agents may try to win your instruction by telling you they have a buyer for your home and offering...
27 Oct How to add £5000 to the value of your home
We know buyers will try to justify why they shouldn’t pay the asking price for your property. Follow our top tips on how best to present your house for sale...
26 Oct How to make the most of your open house
Holding an open house can be a very convenient and productive way to sell your home. Convenient, as it will give you an opportunity to host multiple viewings on one...
26 Oct Why you should inspect property
Some landlords don’t visit their properties once they’re let, either because they don’t want to disturb the new tenants or because they can’t be bothered, but you really should try...
