After a three-decade long hiatus during which it became even harder for young families to purchase their own property, official statistics from the Resolution Foundation thinktank have shown that ownership rates amongst this group are now on the rise. According…
When we consider the course of 2018, be it in the context of the property market or not, there is one overriding theme: Brexit. The financial uncertainty which has been prevalent throughout the last 12 months has been a key…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
