Property asking prices
What is an asking price?
Each property is individual. For this reason individual properties do not have a fixed price, but the price of a property is dependent upon supply and demand. High......
Property selling times
How long does it take to find a buyer?
Finding a buyer for a property will depend primarily on two factors:
Current market conditions
The effectiveness of your property marketing and......
The truth about being gazumped
What is 'gazumping'?
After months and months of trawling the property websites, harassing and being harassed by estate agents, visiting properties that did not meet your requirements, visiting......
Property viewing tips
This brief article offers some useful advice on how to make the most out of house viewings.
When you find a property that you are initially interested in, contact the seller or Estate Agent......
Tips for choosing your neighbourhood
When choosing an area in which to live, it is important to evaluate your needs (including those of any partner or children who may be moving with you). For example, if you are a young professional......
Top tips to prepare your home
Kerb appeal: What can prospective buyers see from the road?
A viewer will get their first impression when they initially glimpse your property from the road outside. Make this a good first......
When was my house built and what does it mean? A comprehensive guide
Introduction
Throughout history architectural styles have been constantly reacting to fashions. This is not only true for public buildings but also in domestic architecture. The constant......
Top 10 tips for Buying Property
Buying a property is an understandably stressful experience; it’s not the fastest or simplest of processes, and it’s likely to be the most expensive purchase of your life. It’s important to make......
Top 10 tips for renting a property
Renting a property can often seem like a particularly daunting experience; simply moving house in the first place can be stressful enough as it is, without all the additional considerations that......
How to buy a house: A simple guide
Buying a house is no small feat, but while it does require a lot of careful thought and assessment, the process involved doesn’t need to be complicated. We’ve done our best to simply describe the......
The psychology of selling – how the senses can help you sell your home
Selling your home is about so much more than giving it a tidy and making it look pretty. To get the price you want, you need your viewers to feel that this home could be theirs. After all, wasn’t......
When’s the best time of year to sell my home?
If you want to sell your home quickly and for the highest price possible, then preparation is vital. You’ve likely already thought about clearing out the clutter, smartening up the front of your......