Is your home performing? Unlocking the secrets of your Rightmove results report
6 minute readWith more than 9 out of 10 buyers searching for a property online, the way your home appears on websites like Rightmove and Zoopla directly impacts your chances of a sale. But the portals are more than just pages and pages of...
Autumn kerb appeal: top seasonal tips for dazzling photos and first impressions
6 minute readAutumn is the season of magic and mayhem for selling your home. On the one hand, the light is lovely at this time of year, and when the sun hits the leaves on the trees, they take on a golden glow that gives your photos a...
Little jobs: small chores that make a big difference to your sale price
5 minute readThere probably isn’t a homeowner alive who doesn’t have a list of little jobs that need doing. Everyone’s got them: minor niggles that aren’t yet irritating enough to deal with, so they get accepted ‘for now’ and...
Unlocking Early Inheritance: A Guide to Using Equity Release for Your Children's Mortgage as a Homeowner Over-55
5 minute readIn response to the evolving UK property market and with uncertainty in the rental market, some parents are exploring creative options to finance their children’s dreams of homeownership. One such option is to release equity from...
Getting your home valued: behind the scenes of how it works and what to expect
6 minute readThe first step in preparing to sell your home is speaking to estate agents about its current value and how you can maximise your sale price. Whether or not you already have a favourite agent in mind - and if you do, we hope it’s...
Empty promise: turn a vacant spell into a brighter future for your buy-to-let
5 minute readAn empty rental property doesn’t have to be a downer. In fact, having some time between tenancies gives you the chance to optimise your investment’s rental yield, sales value, and future popularity. That said, vacant homes do...
Luxury styling hacks: how to make every room in your home feel more expensive
6 minute readWhat would you think if we said you could attract wealthier buyers, sell your home faster, and achieve a higher price without a major investment? There’s an art to staging rooms professionally, but the payoff is huge for getting...
Get ahead of the game: use the last weeks of summer to prepare for autumn selling
5 minute readSeptember often brings a flood of property to the market, but you can get ahead of the game by preparing to sell in August. Being ready to go when September starts means your photos can be taken earlier, boosting your home with...
Summer at home: Inspiration for you and your family during the school holidays
6 minute readSummer holidays are always too short for children, but for adults, they seem to go on forever. Perhaps you’ve already been away, or you’ve used up all your ideas for keeping the kids occupied, and you’re facing another month...
Sell now or wait? What’s the right move for you?
6 minute readWhen the property market takes an uncertain turn, it can throw your moving plans into doubt. Remember the post-Brexit wobble? And when Covid struck? Both looked catastrophic for sellers, but prices surged in the boom that followed...