Summer selling: hot tips and style secrets for a speedy sale and top price
6 minute readThe sun’s out, the sky’s blue, summer’s here, so it’s time to view! World-class poetry aside, with the sun shining bright and nature in bloom, the conditions are perfect for selling your home when it looks its best....
Gaining extra pounds: fine-tune the most valuable and saleable parts of your home
5 minute readNot every part of your home is created equal, and some have a quantifiably higher value than others. At the same time, there are those unique and saleable qualities that are less easy to put a figure on, but nonetheless play a...
How to transform a residential home into a successful short let business (AirBnB)
8 minute read“I am considering purchasing a 7-bedroomed property in Salisbury. Please could you advise what the financial returns might be on AirBnB?” It was a typical Wednesday morning in September 2021, when I took the call that would...
Unhappy with your agent? The biggest tell-tale signs that it’s time for a change
5 minute readIt seemed so exciting when your home first went on the market. You were full of anticipation around people coming to view, and your agent sounded convincing when they said they had buyers waiting. But that was months ago, and your...
Grand designs: how to use planning permission to boost your home’s value
5 minute readHow do you feel about adding thousands to your home without making a single improvement? One of the magic words in property is ‘potential’, and getting planning permission to increase the amount of accommodation is a great way...
Big buyer turn-offs: five major viewing mistakes and how to avoid them
6 minute readYou’ve picked your estate agent, you’re chuffed with your photos and description, and your home is priced to precision. Now all that’s left is your viewings - what can go wrong? Well, quite a lot! There are plenty of...
You and your estate agent: five ways to work together as a top-notch team
5 minute readPower couples, dynamic duos, dream teams… every goal is easier to reach when you’ve got someone on your side. Selling your home is no different, and by working closely with your estate agent, you’re far more likely to sell...
Boost your sale price : the best upgrades to bowl over buyers and sell your home for more
6 minute readPushing your home’s value to its full potential can make your next move bigger and better. That could mean more space, a larger garden, or a swisher location than you thought was possible. But where do you start? Well, we talk...
Moving for schools: get the timing right for your home search, sale and children’s new start
7 minute readMoving home with your family is a momentous time, especially when it involves changing schools. And although it can be challenging for everyone, it can also be an exciting new chapter. Nonetheless, whether it’s switching from...
Spring viewings: get your home ready for the year's busiest selling season
6 minute readSpring has been the most popular season to buy and sell a home for as long as we can remember, and with good reason. Plans are often hatched around the beginning of the year, and as the weather warms up and nature bursts into...