UK Housing market set to grow 4% in 2021
As we come into the new year, the housing market is forecast to continue its positive state, according to Rightmove. House prices are set to grow an average of four per cent, despite the stamp duty holiday ending soon. The market has seen a great increase in demand since the first lockdown, with […]
Properties priced correctly sell in half the time
Rightmove have done extensive research into the effect that asking prices have on a property’s likeliness to sell. Approximately 300,000 properties were brought onto the market this summer. By September, 63% of properties that remained at the same price and hadn’t been reduced had reached Sold Subject to Contract […]
13-year high for sales and mortgage approvals
The post-lockdown property market has been thriving since its release from lockdown, with sales and mortgage approvals at a 13-year high.* If you’ve been putting off your sale in 2020, there could not be a better time to bring your home onto the market and benefit from optimal selling conditions. […]
The Property Ombudsman advice on Video Viewings
Whilst physically viewing a property is always advised, The Property Ombudsman’s Code of Practice has provided agents with a reminder of the guidance contained in The Code of Practice. This is to help member agents ensure they providing landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers with the best advice and guidance when it comes to non-physical viewings […]
Our top tips for designing a home office
People have been working from home for a while now. With businesses offering a greater level of autonomy and flexibility to their workers for the long run, many of us will have created office spaces in our homes. These spaces are vital to our productivity, and we have therefore put some of our favourite design […]
How to make a face covering
As the country enters the next stage of its strategy to ease the lockdown restrictions whilst preventing the spread of coronavirus, the Government has issued new advice to the public on how to stay safe whilst in public spaces (such as shops and public transport). The Government has asked people to wear face coverings to […]
How to prepare your property for selling
With demand for property prior to lockdown soaring, there are sure to be plenty of motivated buyers once restrictions are relaxed, therefore now is an ideal time to prepare your property for a quick sale. Kerb appeal As is always the case with selling properties, a first impression can make or break a […]
A Basic Guide to Decorating
Flick through the pages of any magazine these days or scroll through the popular Pinterest app and you’re likely to see endless images of chic properties with timeless décor. For those of us that are blessed to be able to colour-match and accessorise effortlessly, this is an entirely attainable vision; however, for the rest of […]
It takes just 8 minutes to decide on a house
As any estate agent can tell you, a successful sale hinges on a good first impression. Prospective buyers possess a sixth sense when it comes to viewing a property and if things aren’t up to scratch – inside and out – you can guarantee they will spot it. In fact, a recent study has […]
Kitchen Tips to make this Christmas a breeze
No need for stress on Christmas day – get prepared with these simple tips. When it comes to Christmas dinner it can seem like an absolute marathon to prepare and get ready for. All this depends on how many people you are cooking for, but the number of different dishes and side dishes that […]