Outgrown your home? Getting it right when it’s time to upsize
6 minute read posted on 16th Apr 2024People outgrow their homes for all sorts of reasons, from pure practicalities to aspirational dreams. Maybe your family’s growing, you're thinking about schools, or you can simply afford to go upmarket. Whatever lies behind your...
Tenant moving out? Some words of advice before reletting your property too fast
5 minute read posted on 10th Apr 2024Tenants move out for all manner of reasons, whether they're getting married, needing more space, relocating, or going their separate ways. But before rushing to replace them for a same-day changeover, it's worth stepping back to...
How to turn viewers into buyers
6 minute read posted on 3rd Apr 2024When selling your home, the goal is to attract plenty of interest, which in turn leads to a diary packed full of viewings. But a constant stream of viewers parading over your freshly vacuumed carpets with no offers in sight can be...
Get sold this spring: give your home an instant spring lift to sell fast and high
6 minute read posted on 1st Apr 2024Daffodils, bluebells, and tulips are out in force, and bare branches are filling with leaves and blossom: it must be spring! As the time of fresh starts, now is when buyers come out of hibernation in droves. But so do many...
A landlord's best friend: how to find the perfect letting agent or property manager
6 minute read posted on 25th Mar 2024A brilliant letting agent or property manager can have a profoundly positive impact on your life as a landlord, from enjoyment to profit to spare time, but how do you find the perfect one? Maybe you'd check the neighbourhood for...
Conflicting valuations: how do you know which agent has given you the right price?
6 minute read posted on 18th Mar 2024Imagine putting your home on the market in spring, then missing the two best seasons to get the best price, and finally selling for less money in winter - how disappointing would that feel? Unfortunately, it's not an unusual tale,...
Four ways to declutter: add value and space with the perfect method for you
5 minute read posted on 1st Mar 2024Even though it can add thousands to your selling price and give you more space to enjoy, decluttering can feel like a mountain to climb. As well as the dilemma of where to start, it’s easy to lose momentum when you’re halfway...
Selling to your tenant: everything you need to know to cut the best deal
6 minute read posted on 1st Feb 2024When opportunity knocks, it’s not always clear whether to say yes or no, particularly when it’s unexpected or means changing your plans. Selling to your tenant could be one of those times, and even if you’re planning to be a...
Changes to selling homes: how do the new trading standards rules affect your move?
5 minute read posted on 1st Feb 2024You’re not alone if you think the way homes are advertised needs a jolly good shake-up, and that’s exactly what’s happening with the new trading standards rules. From buyers and sellers to estate agents and solicitors,...
Damage or wear & tear? Which counts as which, and what can you claim back?
6 minute read posted on 1st Feb 2024Just like a friend you haven’t seen for a long time, your rental property will look older when you get it back at the end of a tenancy, and the difference can be jarring if you haven’t visited for a while. Regardless of...