
Viewings feedback: using negative buyer comments to boost your home’s saleability
6 minute readYou’ve been on the market for a while, followed your agent’s advice on price, and had plenty of viewings, but nothing ever comes of them. Where do you go from here? It can be a frustrating experience when all you want to do is...

Planting for summer: turn your garden or balcony into a magical and valuable haven
6 minute readWhether you're planning to sell in the brightest months or dreaming of long days and balmy evenings outdoors at home, May is the perfect moment to start planting for summer. And if a move is on the cards, a blooming garden or...

Is your home fit for sale? Keep it in shape with our simple weekly workout
5 minute readWhether your home is already on the market or about to go up for sale, making sure it looks the part for viewings, even at short notice, is the way to get it sold. If you’ve ever visited any showhomes, you’ll have experienced...

Outgrown your home? Getting it right when it’s time to upsize
6 minute readPeople 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...

How to turn viewers into buyers
6 minute readWhen 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 readDaffodils, 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...

Conflicting valuations: how do you know which agent has given you the right price?
6 minute readImagine 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 readEven 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...

Changes to selling homes: how do the new trading standards rules affect your move?
5 minute readYou’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,...

A new look for 2024? Discover the year’s first major trends for home interiors
5 minute readStyle and comfort are the perfect combination for every home - not just for quality moments, but also for adding value when you want to move. Interior trends have a longer shelf life than the fickle world of fashion, and perhaps...