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There comes a time in most people’s lives when they want to downsize and move to a smaller home that is much easier to manage and afford. If your children have gone to university or flown the nest, or you want to move closer to your family so you can see your grandchildren more often,…

When you decide it is time to sell your home and move on, one of the first steps is to engage a local, knowledgeable estate agent with an excellent reputation to help handle the sale for you. You can usually tell if an estate agent is worth their salt as they will have a good…

Many homeowners are putting their houses on the market in the New Year because there is an advantage to selling during the winter. Most people think that winter is the worst time to sell your home, but in fact, those looking to buy a house in the New Year are usually far more dedicated buyers…

Witanhurst is a property that has boasted opulence and decadence since it was built. The property housed parties for the rich and famous at the turn of the century, even attracting royalty, supposedly even Queen Elizabeth II has attended one of these soirees. As standards go, the bar is set pretty high. Built by Arthur…

Selling your home during autumn is a good plan because it is a popular time of year for new home buyers wanting to move in before Christmas. With summer holidays out of the way, people spend the autumn focusing on Christmas and moving into a new home. Whether home buyers are looking for a larger…

Letting your property can come with unexpected tasks and costs, making it a stressful event. Often, people can be daunted with a long to-do list, but it pays to make sure your property is looking the best it can for viewings. There are a few ways that you can increase your probability of attracting a…

We’ve spent quite a lot of our time in our homes, and this could prompt us to think of moving to somewhere bigger or even downsize, etc. But, before you sell up and move to a new place, think of how you could improve your current home to get the best price. Here are a…

First impressions are always important, and the outside of your house could easily attract or push away a viewer just as much as the inside can. With the sun out and longer days in spring, people are coming out to view properties. Making sure you have good kerb appeal will help you stand out from…

Everything looks just a little bit nicer in the sun. The gardens are neat, the flowers have bloomed and It is a colourful time of the year and an even better time to sell your home. Here are some easy ways to try maximising the sale price of your property. Know your target market It’s…

Due to the current situation with Covid-19, there have been slight changes to how things work when buying or selling a home. Here are some tips on how to buy or sell a home during lockdown. Selling A House Selling is definitely more difficult at the moment as things can get delayed and it can…

When you’re planning to move in the New Year, you need to be as organized and plan as much as possible. Here are a few things to consider when moving. Research You need to plan whether you’re going to hire a mover to help take your things to the new home or if you’ll rent…

Downsizing is very common, especially as we get older. You may find your home is far too big now or too much to handle financially and practically. However, downsizing can be difficult especially if it’s a family home. Also having to sort through belongs and make some hard decisions on what you’re able to take…