Should I stay or should I go now?
So, we’re already a little way into 2020 and, before we know it, we’ll be on the other side of Valentine’s Day, the nights will be getting shorter and there will be daffodils in the garden. And, if you were
Are people really looking for a new house at Christmas?
Every year it's the same. Vendors saying that they will wait until the new year until they put their property on the market. And every year we tell them that a surprising number of people want to look for a
What did an EPC ever do for us?
Start a conversation among a bunch of estate agents about EPCs and you’ll probably get as many opinions as there are people. Some will tell you they mean little or nothing, others that they can add value to your home
Old or new – Which is the best when buying property?
One thing you won’t be short of when you announce you’re considering buying property is advice. Whether it’s directly from friends and family or indirectly from the internet, there’s so much information out there, sometimes it’s easy to feel a little
GET A MOVE ON, KIDS!
“But Mum … we don’t want to move!” It must be one of the sentences parents dread when it comes to moving to a new home but, if you’ve lived in the same house pretty much all your children’s lives then,
House blocking
If you’d worked hard all your life and earned the right to enjoy your retirement in a comfortable four-bedroom home with sprawling gardens, surely it would be pretty tough to have a couple of normally reputable organisations suddenly accuse you
A guide to gardens
When it comes to buying property, one of the first things which will go on the majority of wish lists is a garden. We love our gardens in the UK. Despite the weather, we tend to spend a lot of time
Land of confusion
It’s pretty tough to gauge which way the property market is swinging, even for those who watch it avidly. A lot of estate agents will tell you how that’s why they’re worth the thousands of pounds they charge in fees -
Buying or selling a room with a view
Everybody loves a good view - there’s no question about that - so it’s no wonder properties with beautiful ones are so sought-after. Unfortunately, that often means they come at a price, and some pretty hefty ones at that. For
Bringing common sense to the online estate agent industry
When any of us thinks of Yorkshire, we probably do so with a few stereotypes in mind. For some it might be the Dales countryside, for others Yorkshire Tea; it might be puddings or parkin, or even the tired old images
What would make a Millennial’s ideal home? We asked one …
There’s been little good news for Millennials in the property market of late, with prices rising beyond most pockets while rents can now take up as much as two thirds of the income of most in their 20s. Although some
Understanding the full cost of moving house
There are many costs that come with moving house that people underestimate or forget to factor into their moving house budget, resulting in a surprise bill at the end. From saving for the house deposit to conveyancing and surveying fees,
We don’t aim to please!!
Well not with property valuations. The problem with asking an estate agent to value your home is that, at best they air on the high side and at worst they give outrageous and unrealistic figures just to get your instruction.
Should I use an online estate agent?
We were encouraged to note some recent research has indicated that, these days, as many as 85% of people selling property would consider using an online estate agent. From our perspective, it’s certainly a step in the right direction as it
First impressions count
If you’re lucky, your house has been on the market a week or two now and your estate agent has been in touch to let you know there are potential buyers ready for viewings. You’ve tidied up, you’ve run the vacuum
Do you have £5K to burn?
According to a recent article in the Daily Express week, people in the UK have paid a total of £17bn in unexpected fees when moving home over the last two years. Yes … That’s right. A massive £17 BILLION, which
Biggest turn offs for buyers
When buying a home, it's really important to find the one that you dream about. Unfortunately, when you do go and visit homes, the reality quickly sets in, as there aren't that many properties that suit your dreams. Some of
The best place to market your home
Of course you will have heard of Rightmove and Zoopla. The more learned in property may also be aware of Prime Location or even On The Market. But, there is also a community of international portals you probably haven’t heard
It’s the time of year to get a move on
We’re getting to the time of year when some will tell you, if you’re thinking of selling your house, you’re better off waiting a few weeks. They may remind you that your garden isn’t at its best in the winter months either and, besides, most minds are occupied by thoughts of Christmas – and just how they’re going to afford all the kids’ presents, never mind a mortgage.
Five things every homebuyer should know about trees
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you may remember, in a recent post, we mentioned, if you’re considering putting in an offer on a property, a tree in the garden as something worth further investigation first. Before we go