As we exit what has been an extraordinarily upbeat winter in terms of the property market, we enter a slightly confusing Spring market. Spring has historically been the most active season for home-movers, because it’s a time of growth, change…
During the course of the ownership of your home, you will no doubt consider a number of improvements that you hope will add value, or at least recoup the money spent, when you eventually come to sell. However, it is…
“Give your home the ‘wow’ factor!” We’ve all heard this advice from property experts, but what does it mean? And how do you do it? Most importantly, is it worth the time and effort it may cost you? All good…
Becoming a family is probably the greatest motivator for a move there is, and the choice of home is usually an accurate reflection of the significant social change that people experience at this time. The property needs of a single…
Pictured here with proud business owner; Nigel Fitzgerald is our Valentine's competition winner; Gemma Harris who picked up her voucher for a meal for 2 at CASA Italian Restaurant and Bar in Melksham. On behalf of the team here at…
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! Thank you to everyone who entered our exciting Valentine's giveaway/competition on Facebook. We had lots of answers to our question; What do you prefer, Pizza or Pasta?. There can only be one winner and…
First time buyers do not always demonstrate to estate agents the same level of urgency as someone who is keen to sell. But If you are eager to view, you'll be top of the list when something new comes on…
It’s well known that confidence is key to a healthy property market. Or it used to be at least. The pandemic didn’t dent it – quite the opposite in fact. There are a number of issues: rapidly rising energy prices,…
2021 was a tremendous year for home price growth in the UK – the strongest since the mid-2000s – with many areas and types of home seeing values increase by double-figure percentages. This means a house bought for £500,000 only…
In the second of our series about aspects of buying a property for the first time, here we consider the issue of buying with a friend. When buying for the first time, affordability is inevitably a concern. Many people find…