Moving Distance
If you were to compare the map of UK surname distribution of the 1801 census with a similar map today, you would probably be surprised at how little change there has been since then, with local surnames still congregating around…
Agents’ Skills in Demand
The overall shortage of housing stock in relation to demand suggests that finding a buyer should not be too difficult irrespective of which agent you choose to sell your property. So, it’s tempting to become less discerning over your choice…
Combining Colours in Interior Design
With trends changing on a seasonal basis, it can be tricky to know where to begin with choosing a colour scheme for your bedroom, so we get some top advice from our very own Nigel Fitzgerald from Lock & Key…
Competing in Melksham’s Property Market
When buyers have choice, this can make them indecisive and prompts them to be selective and cautious before settling on the “right” property. If you are selling, this puts a huge onus on you to ensure that your property absolutely…
10 Tips For Settling Your Children into a New School in Melksham
Switching schools means making new friends, getting to know new teachers, settling into a new school and figuring out how to navigate their way through a new system. Ensure you follow these tips for an easy and painless transition for…
Conducting a Successful Property Viewing
It might sound like a daunting task at first, but if you prepare correctly and follow the relevant advice, there is no reason why your viewings can’t pass without a hiccup and in fact, increase the chances of your home…
Price of Peace in Melksham Property Market
According to a recent report*, 23% of Britons say that a quiet location is the number one consideration when choosing where to live. This rises to 32% amongst people in their 50s (and surprisingly falls to 16% amongst Londoners). The…
Why do Existing Home Owners Move House?
Over half a million households living in owner occupied homes are expecting to move to a new home within the next six months, accounting for 3.7% of homeowners. This is according to the latest data released by the English Housing…
Shed Revival
The once-humble garden shed is currently enjoying a revival – but in unexpected ways. Higher property values mean that space inevitably continues to attract a premium, and imaginative householders are cashing in on this by maximising every square inch of…
Probate Sales
Three personally delicate factors that are known to prompt a property sale are debt, divorce, and death. Each one needs to be handled with sensitivity, discretion and care, especially when the last one, death, is involved. As estate agents, we…