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We’re about to banish a myth that many people still believe about selling a home. The misconception is that once you’ve accepted an offer for your property, the hard work is done. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Yes, it’s fabulous to receive an acceptable offer you’re delighted with, but there are still lots of potential…
Picture the scene. You’re house hunting and have been trawling the internet for what seems like forever. Then one day your eyes are drawn to a beautiful looking home that ticks all your boxes. You visit the property and boom, fall head over heels with it. It’s the one. You make your offer and start…
The summer holidays have ended. The kids are back to school, and the distractions of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics have gone. What have we got to look forward to? Easy, Christmas. Yes, we know it seems a long way off, but if you’re thinking of celebrating it in a new home, it’s time…
We’ve all heard horror stories about property sales that drag on for months or even years, leaving the seller frustrated and frazzled. But the sales you don’t hear much about are the ones that rattle through quite efficiently without any drama. As a seller, you can’t control every element of the process, but you can…
We all know there’s money to be made from selling property, but there are agency and legal costs associated with this, too. Consider these costs as an investment in steering your sale in the right direction. You get what you pay for When it comes to selecting the estate agent entrusted to sell your property,…
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to present your property to achieve the best possible deal. Presenting a home in its best light can significantly bump up the selling price and speed up the transaction. So why don’t all sellers dress their property for a successful sale? Surprisingly, many people don’t change a…
Making a bad impression We’ve all heard the adage that first impressions are the most important. This is definitely the case when it comes to selling your home. Smart presentation is a must as it sets the tone for the whole viewing. First things first – kerb appeal. Does your property entice strangers to want…
Whether you instruct a conveyancer or a solicitor, they essentially do the same thing when it comes to dealing with a property transaction. The terms are often used interchangeably by people who aren’t working in the industry. This is the person who does the paperwork for you when you are buying or selling a property….
Fraudsters will go to great lengths to make a buck – and that includes trying to steal a home from under the owner’s nose. Now, this may sound far-fetched, but this type of crime – called home hijacking – is real. Last year, the Land Registry beefed up its fraud management systems in response to…
When it comes to selling a property, many people overlook the important role viewings play in the process. They mistakenly believe that viewings are simply about opening doors and making sure would-be buyers don’t nick any valuables. In fact, buyers share crucial information during viewings that can be helpful during negotiations and push up the…
Whether it’s bog swimmers in mankinis or Vikings brandishing burning fence posts, Britain can lay claim to some of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful events. And while each is unique, they all have one thing in common: they’re rooted in the community. In an increasingly globalised, homogenous world, local festivals and traditions feel even…
As if selling your home, packing your belongings, and remembering to take the dog isn’t stressful enough, unfortunately, you can’t escape the paperwork palaver that comes with moving. Notifying companies and authorities of your change of address can be monotonous, but (for some things), it’s mandatory. (Not to mention the risk of being deleted from…