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Unexpected Buyers over Christmas

Christmas is already in sight and it might be tempting to assume that the market will slow down. Perhaps it’s best to wait until the New Year before selling. However, whilst many agents do indeed shut up shop, so they…

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Taken for Granted

Houses, cottages, flats, apartments, maisonettes, studios, detached, semi, terraced - these are terms we as estate agents hear every day of our lives. They are the lifeblood of our business, but the common theme is they all represent the concept…

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Busy Road

“Location, location, location” is the somewhat overused maxim applied by many as a rule of thumb when selecting a property. However, a closer look reveals that a compromise in this principle can produce significant benefits for property purchasers in our…

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How to Sell Your House in Winter

It may not seem like the perfect time, but moving house is often prioritised in the New Year, so you might be surprised by the strength of demand. Property websites are often extremely well visited over the Christmas break, and…

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Shaw Primary School Initiative

"A huge thank you to Lock & Key for their generous donation to Parents and Friends of Shaw (PaFoS), which is a registered Charity and Shaw Primary School's PTA.  We are very lucky to have a Partnership Scheme with Lock…

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How Long Has it Been on the Market?

One of the first things a buyer will ask an estate agent when offered a property is “How long has it been on the market?”, and with good reason. Buying a property is a large transaction and it takes courage…

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The Value of FOR SALE

When considering the value of a property prior to putting it on the market, many vendors understandably look at the asking price of other properties currently on the market locally and draw pricing conclusions based on this research. Whilst this…

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Accompanied Viewings Essential

You may know your property better than anyone else, but when the time comes to selling it, a well-trained sales negotiator will maximise your chances of success, for the following reasons: 1.    The heart! The buyer’s initial objective is simply…

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Deposits

One of the property terms that can be confusing is the word “deposit”, especially among first-time buyers who have previously been renting. For example, consider this statement: “When Jake got his deposit back he had enough for his deposit, although…

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A Move by Christmas?

Many people whose property is on the market now would ideally like to move by Christmas, yet only those who are prepared to price realistically to reflect the current market are likely to be successful. Buyers who are currently active…

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