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Here at Martin & Co, we’ve been telling our clients for years to ditch the clutter and get the décor spot on to secure a top sale. Well now a survey has proved us right! The study* found that two in five buyers look for a property that matches their own personal taste in interiors….
When it comes to devising a marketing strategy to sell your home, the first step is establishing your target buyer. For example, if you’re selling a slick, minimalist penthouse studio, there’s no prizes for guessing that your target will be young professional buyers. But if it’s a house or garden flat that you’re bringing to…
Downsizers are emerging as increasingly influential players in the property market, with a growing number of over-55s selling up and buying less expensive properties. Last year, 181,000 people downsized* – the highest number in five years (source: Hamptons, 2021). Why downsizers are important Downsizers help keep the property market ticking over as they tend to…
Smartening up your kitchen is an excellent way to wow buyers and add value. If you can’t afford a full-scale high-end refurbishment, try these cost-saving DIY tips. Before you start When we’re emotionally attached to a property, we often gloss over its flaws. But it’s important to think about the impression your home will make…
When selling your home, you might notice that costs start building up. Paying out for repairs, buying storage to hide away clutter, legal costs, commission fees; there’s a fair bit to budget for, and you haven’t even moved yet. So, how can you save money? The answer is definitely NOT by cutting out estate agents…
Whether you’re marketing a one-bedroom flat or a seven-bedroom mansion, the same rule usually applies – big is beautiful. We’re talking about big rooms, of course! It’s well known that a home that feels spacious will always fetch a higher price than a similar property that comes across as cramped and crowded. The good news…
Have you got a big one? A small one? Maybe you’ve got a wonky one. Whatever its shape or size, we’ve all got one. We’re talking about your hooter. Smack bang in the middle of your face; the nose is a great tool when trying to sell your home. Known as ‘scent branding’, businesses all…
What separates a mediocre estate agent from an exceptional one? It’s not what they say; it’s what they do. While some agents talk a big game, in reality they just go through the motions. But great agents (and we like to think that here at Martin & Co we fall into that category) go all out to…
If there’s one piece of property advice worth remembering, it’s this: be wary of anyone who tells you that selling a home is so easy that you should do it yourself. Many things in life are easy, like singing Baa Baa Black Sheep out of key or eating a whole packet of chocolate biscuits/family-sized crisps…
Are you thinking of selling your Chelmsford home? Then let’s look at two trends that have dominated the market over the past year and see what they mean for you. Demand is strong Many people predicted that the robust demand seen in early 2021 would fizzle out when the Stamp Duty holiday ended – but they were…
Here’s a statistic that sums up just how integral the internet is to buying and selling property these days: 98% of people start their home search online. (The other 2%, we presume, are still wondering what happened to Ceefax and Amstrad computers.) There’s no doubt property portals have revolutionised things. Buyers relish the ability to…
If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you may be considering selling your home. This is a very challenging decision and needs to be given some serious thought. In this two-minute read, we look at some areas to think about before you decide whether to sell your property or not. This piece is not meant to offer…
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