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    Sell in summer for a new home by Christmas

    Sell in summer for a new home by Christmas

    Published about 1 year ago

    As we write this blog, the temperatures are rising to the mid 20°C, the air is filled with the scent of barbeques and sales of sunscreen are soaring. We are, however, about to break the early summer spell by mentioning the C word. Christmas.

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    Could your dog seal a property deal?

    Could your dog seal a property deal?

    Published about 1 year ago

    If you have a passing interest in property, you will know that some people ‘stage’ their homes during the marketing phase in order to increase the appeal. Common tactics involve dressing sofas with stylish cushions, removing bulky items of furniture to create more space and using vases of flowers to add colour. There is, however, a more unique trend that’s found its way into the national press.

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    Everything you need to know about neighbourly disputes when selling

    Everything you need to know about neighbourly disputes when selling

    Published about 1 year ago

    Everybody needs good neighbours but what if the people next door are a nuisance? When it comes to selling a property, the requirement for full disclosure means admitting if you’ve ever complained about the people living either side of you, or if you’re currently involved in a neighbourly spat.

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    Tenants: your guide to using, not abusing, your outside space this summer

    Tenants: your guide to using, not abusing, your outside space this summer

    Published over 1 year ago

    The sun is out (fingers crossed), the temperature is rising and there is the distinct smell of barbeques in the air. After one of the wettest UK springs on record, who can blame the nation for rushing outside as soon as possible?

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    Latest: June property market report

    Latest: June property market report

    Published over 1 year ago

    May has been an interesting month for the property market. There’s speculation on how a General Election may affect movers’ intentions in England. In Scotland, there’s rumour of an urgent review of The Housing (Scotland) Bill.

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    8 questions a tenant must ask on a viewing

    8 questions a tenant must ask on a viewing

    Published over 1 year ago

    Viewing a property you’d like to rent can be exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. You may be distracted by the aesthetics or focused on checking the condition of the rooms but there are 8 less obvious but no less important questions you should ask while at the property. Print these out if you think you might forget!

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    Planning permission: the easy way to add value?

    Planning permission: the easy way to add value?

    Published over 1 year ago

    We often talk about ‘adding value’ to a property but what does this actually mean? In residential terms, it means making changes or alterations to a home that increases how much it may sell for. A crucial aspect, however, is ensuring the amount of value added exceeds the cost of any work completed.

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    Latest: May property market report

    Latest: May property market report

    Published over 1 year ago

    One thing that fills the property market with optimism is better weather. It’s a weird correlation but we see an uptick in activity when conditions are more clement. While it’s not full-on summer just yet, spring conditions have woken home movers from their winter slumber.

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    Selling soon? Don’t make these garden mistakes

    Selling soon? Don’t make these garden mistakes

    Published over 1 year ago

    As soon as the sun peeks out from behind the clouds and the mercury rises, many of us rush to improve our outside spaces. We do, however, have to be mindful of what we grow and build in our gardens, as it can have a detrimental effect on the property’s overall value and general appeal.

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    Pros & cons of being a 50+ first-time buyer

    Pros & cons of being a 50+ first-time buyer

    Published over 1 year ago

    When we think of first-time buyers, we often think of young couples and fresh-faced professionals picking up the keys to their first home but recent research shows the reality can be very different.

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    Downsizing: your questions answered

    Downsizing: your questions answered

    Published over 1 year ago

    What happens when you reach the top of the property ladder? It may be time to consider taking a step back down again. In this blog, we answer some of the most common questions we are asked about downsizing.

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    Latest: April property market report

    Latest: April property market report

    Published over 1 year ago

    We’re already a quarter of the way through 2024 and a stocktake of statistics shows a resilient property market. In March, experts were waiting for two important figures to be updated: inflation and the base rate. The news on both was encouraging.

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