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    Q&A special: are surveys for sellers as well as buyers?

    Published over 2 years ago

    Sellers? Commission a survey? It’s not as silly as it sounds. Issues identified in a buyer’s survey are some of the most common reasons why a sale collapses, asking prices are negotiated downwards and delays occur. Sometimes it pays to be forewarned and sellers can do this by ordering their own surveys. Here are some helpful Q&As for those concerned about the condition of their property or who want to avoid the unexpected.

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    Latest: April property market report

    Latest: April property market report

    Published over 2 years ago

    Spring is traditionally a peak season for sales and we’re beginning to see the first ‘green shoots’ of activity. The statistics come from Rightmove, whose March House Price Index reflects data across England, Scotland and Wales. The trend is for asking prices to increase.

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    Kitchen tweaks to add value and appeal

    Kitchen tweaks to add value and appeal

    Published over 2 years ago

    Often described as the heart of the home, the style, quality and size of a kitchen can be a pivotal deal-breaker among purchasers. In fact, another recent survey completed by more than 1,000 homebuyers found the kitchen was the number one downstairs space buyers wanted to see.

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    Kitchen Q&A special: What to do before a sale

    Published over 2 years ago

    There’s a saying in estate agency that goes ‘kitchens and bathrooms sell homes’ and we tend to agree. We’re often asked by prospective sellers what they should do to make their kitchen ultra-appealing and many ask if it’s possible to add value too. Our answers to the most commonly-asked questions should help inform your kitchen plans.

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    Seller’s fees outlined and explained

    Seller’s fees outlined and explained

    Published over 2 years ago

    Have you ever watched Homes Under The Hammer – the TV show that follows the fortunes of people who buy property and usually make a profit from it? Recently, there was one outcome so good that it made the online edition of a national newspaper.

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    The DIY trap that may devalue your home

    The DIY trap that may devalue your home

    Published over 2 years ago

    When you invite people into your home – whether that’s someone coming to take marketing photographs, prospective buyers or even a surveyor – all eyes will be on the condition and décor.

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    Latest: March property market report

    Latest: March property market report

    Published over 2 years ago

    Nationwide’s latest House Price Index showed that after three years of rising values, stability has been restored. With a market returning to more ‘normal’ territory, expectations need adjusting, as a new report from Zoopla revealed.

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    Will wood burning stoves become a property pariah?

    Will wood burning stoves become a property pariah?

    Published over 2 years ago

    The soaring cost of gas has made us all think twice about how frequently we turn on our central heating but no one wants to live in a cold home. In a bid to keep energy bills affordable, many homeowners have gone in search of alternative ways to keep warm.

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    3 prints & patterns for spring/summer ‘23

    Published over 2 years ago

    Stripes, spots, checks and chinoiserie, there are a myriad of patterns you can decorate your home with. As with paint colours and styles of furniture, patterns fall in and out of fashion, so we’ve narrowed down the field for you. Here are the interior experts’ top three pattern choices for spring/summer 2023.

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    February Property Market Report

    February Property Market Report

    Published over 2 years ago

    New year, new-look property market? With January complete, signs are emerging of what the buying, selling and lettings trends will be in 2023. Zoopla is first out the blocks, with news on asking prices versus paid for prices.

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    The 3 checks you must make when viewing a property

    The 3 checks you must make when viewing a property

    Published over 2 years ago

    Viewing a house or a flat is one of the most exciting – and important – aspects of moving home but how you approach the visit can differ, depending on whether you’re renting or buying. Unlike tenants, buyers will be responsible for every inch of the property, therefore any repairs will be their sole responsibility to fund and fix.

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    5 ‘must know’ facts for first-timer buyers in 2023

    5 ‘must know’ facts for first-timer buyers in 2023

    Published over 2 years ago

    Getting a foot on the property ladder remains a goal for many, especially as every UK region has seen annual rental value growth, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. Many may wonder whether 2023 will be a good year to make a property purchase so to steer buying novices in the right direction, here are 5 facts for 2023’s first-time buyers.

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