Here are 10 Top Tips to add value to your property today 1. Go for a loft conversion This is the easiest way to get additional living space into your property. You will need to make sure that the access to the loft is easy and that the conversion fits the rest of the house….

Once you have found the property of your dreams, the next step is to make an offer. It is important to consider a variety of factors when choosing your price level in order to achieve the right deal for you. Take a step back to logically look at all the things that matter before making…

One of the most frustrating aspects of buying a property can be negotiating over fixtures and fittings. Whether you are desperate to make sure you are buying the fantastic bathroom suite that had you hooked or nervous that the whole sale might collapse over who pays for the plug sockets, what may seem trivial at…

Safety Testing, Regulations & Legal Requirements. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998: Landlords have a legal duty to maintain all gas appliances and flues, which have been provided for the tenants, use, and have them checked for safety at least once every 12 months by a registered installer. Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety Amendment)…

Moving home can be costly. Here are some of the things you need to budget for when selling your home. •    Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) •    Legal Fees •    Mortgage Early Repayment Fees •    Surveyor’s Costs •    Stamp Duty Tax •    Estate Agents Fees Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) When you put your home on the…

Now that you’ve found your ideal home, its time to make an offer! If you’re a First Time Buyer, have no chain and/or alternatively have an Agreement in Principle with a mortgage lender then ensure that you highlight this to the selling agent. These factors will automatically give you a head start on your competition…

Once you have decided to put your property onto the market it no longer stays your home for a period untill it sells. So let go of your emotions and focus on advertising what is essentially a product at the highest possible standard and know that you are trying everything you can to attract the…

Preparing for your move is imperative to ensure that it all goes smoothly. We have listed a few things below that we thought may be of help in trying to smooth the way for your moving day. Try to think about how the journey is affected at different times of the day as you may…

There are so many things to consider when viewing a property and often the most important questions are forgotten. Ensure you ask the relevant questions by taking our handy viewing checklist with you on your viewing. Things to think about would be…  What is the asking price? How quickly would the owners like to move?…

Buying a property certainly appears to be a decision of the heart over the head. In other words, the “I’ll know it when I see it” approach turns out to be quite reliable. Despite the detail offered about their property by sellers when they instruct us to market their home, buyers actually register their preferences…