Five Conveyancing Tips to Speed Up Your Property Sale
Deciding to sell your home is a big decision that comes with a long list of jobs and responsibilities.
Along with decluttering and last-minute DIY, you need to find a good agent (we can help you with that) and speak to a broker if you require a mortgage to fund your next move.
But there’s another critical aspect of the process that often gets overlooked: the conveyancing.
So, to avoid unnecessary hold-ups that could make your buyer lose patience, it’s worth getting ahead … Continue Reading…
Greedy Landlords? Don’t Believe the Hype
In today’s climate, it’s easy to paint landlords with the same brush – viewing them solely as money-grabbing opportunists.
As a letting agency that’s part of a network of like-minded agents, we get to see the rental business’s good, bad and ugly side.
Yes, there are some unscrupulous, greedy landlords. We do our best to avoid these.
However, many landlords strive to do the right thing for their tenants.
We’ve gathered some inspiring tales that highlight the, more often than not, unpublicised acts of … Continue Reading…
Should You Sell Your Home? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!
Are you pondering whether to sell your home? With the property market constantly changing, it’s natural to wonder if now is the right time.
To help you decide, we’ve crafted a fun, informative quiz.
Let’s start:
How well does your home meet the needs of you/your family?
It’s perfect and suits our needs now and for the future.
It’s OK at the moment but isn’t our forever home.
This home doesn’t meet many of our needs anymore.
Is your home outdated?
No, it’s completely up to date.
Needs … Continue Reading…
The Free Service That Could Stop Fraudsters Targeting Your Property
The expression ‘safe as houses’ has been used for almost two centuries to describe something that is rock-solid and risk-free.
But thanks to the elaborate efforts of a small but growing number of fraudsters, not even property is as safe as you think.
Since the pandemic, there’s been a steady increase in what’s known as Title Fraud or House Hijacking. This crime involves an elaborate ruse where a fraudster poses as the homeowner (after knocking up fake ID and documents) and sells … Continue Reading…
Spray Foam Insulation: Why It’s Risky and Could Impact the Sale of Your Home
Insulating your home is generally a good way to cut back on energy bills and add value to your property.
But there’s one type of insulation that could cause structural problems and prove costly in time and money: spray polyurethane foam (SPF).
In this article, we explain why many professionals in the property industry are urging homeowners to be wary of installing SPF and what to do if it’s already in your home.
But firstly, what is SPF?
More commonly known as spray foam, … Continue Reading…
Are You the Landlord of the Year? A Quick Quiz to Gauge Your Expertise
So, you think you’ve mastered the art of letting properties?
With every tenant you place and every lease you renew, you grow more confident in your prowess as a confident, caring and capable landlord.
But are you one of the best landlords in the local area?
We’ve put together a quick quiz to help you find out.
Let’s get started.
Do you regularly update your properties?
Of course! I make sure everything’s in top shape.
When I remember.
Not unless something breaks.
I leave that to my letting agent.
How … Continue Reading…
Great Ways to Enjoy Bonfire Night (without Fireworks)
Remember, remember, Bonfire Night celebrations don’t always have to go off with a bang. There are lots of ways to have fun on the 5th of November without letting off noisy fireworks (which can cause distress to small children, pets* and wildlife).
Here are five ways to have a quieter Bonfire Night this year.
Marshmallow fun
Nothing takes the chill off the November night air quite like toasted marshmallows. If you have a fire pit, you can toast them outdoors. If not, put … Continue Reading…
Market Review
The Bank of England meet again on Thursday 2nd November with many mortgage borrowers keeping a closer eye than usual on the outcome. The hope is that interest rates will remain unchanged for the second time in succession which will restore some much-needed confidence to a fragile housing market.
The volume of available properties for sale is still increasing which dilutes every seller’s chance of finding a buyer. Prices over the past year have fallen but many sellers are still trying … Continue Reading…
Tricks or Treats? Demystifying Rental Myths for Landlords This Halloween
In this Halloween Special, we look at five scary things landlords need to be mindful of to avoid nightmares.
The ghostly guarantee of quick tenants
Some letting agents will convince landlords that finding tenants is a quick and painless process. However, rushing it without proper checks and considerations can lead to choosing the wrong tenant. Patience and due diligence will save you from a frightening future filled with unexpected issues.
The curse of the bad tenant
Many landlords dread being trapped in a lease … Continue Reading…
A Horror Story ALL Homeowners need to read
In this terrifying three-minute true story, we reveal how a local family endured a nightmare experience when selling their home.
In the beginning
The Thomas family were like many you’ll know living close by.
There was mum, dad, two young children and a black cat called Lucky.
They were popular with their neighbours and active members of the local community.
And that’s why people were disappointed to learn they were selling up and moving on due to Mr Thomas getting a new job in another part … Continue Reading…