As any estate agent can tell you, a successful sale hinges on a good first impression. Prospective buyers possess a sixth sense when it comes to viewing a property and if things aren’t up to scratch – inside and out – you can guarantee they will spot it.
A new year has begun which means there are plenty of predictions and opinions on how the property market will perform over the next 12 months.
According to a recent growth forecast, the outlook for property prices over the next five years is quite positive.
Selling your property can be a bit of a long process at the best of times, but the winter weather can add an additional challenge.
When selling a home, once your house is on the market, we all cross our fingers that offers will come flooding in and everything will be wrapped up as quickly as possible, but how long does it take on average to sell a home?
Recent statistics from the HMRC look into the number of property transactions between September and October of 2017 as well as the 12 months running up to October of this year, with some surprising findings.
The winter months are beginning to draw in which means you might soon be seeing an increase in your heating and energy bills, especially if your home is not quite up to scratch. Follow our guide to preparing your home for winter.
Many homeowners view their property as a financial investment for their future. So it’s no surprise that many homeowners will explore different methods for raising the value of their property – including buying a second home.
Every homeowner would do well to have a major spruce up of their home before trying to put it on the market, whether it’s applying a new coat of paint or a completing a major DIY task. But did you know there are actually major elements of your home that can devalue your property?
New data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) details the performance of house prices in the year to August 2017 and also breaks down regional changes in property values from month to month.
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