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    Mortgage rate reductions put a spring in borrowers steps

    Mortgage rate reductions put a spring in borrowers steps

    Published over 1 year ago

    The new year has started with some bright news from the mortgage lending market. Rates attached to home loans have been steadily falling and in January, some of the most substantial rate cuts were made by leading banks and building societies.

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    7 top tips if you’re considering a refurb property

    7 top tips if you’re considering a refurb property

    Published over 1 year ago

    How do Artex ceilings, avocado bathroom suites and rotten window frames make you feel when looking at properties for sale? While some purchasers will recoil at the prospect, others relish the opportunity to rip out, refurbish and make their own mark.

    We’ve always helped a band of buyers who are in search of their next fixer-up property and now new data shows that more home movers are shunning the perfect property in favour of a project.

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    How will the new Mortgage Charter help borrowers?

    How will the new Mortgage Charter help borrowers?

    Published almost 2 years ago

    After a long period of stability, mortgage rates have hardly been out of the news headlines. In September, everyone held their breath as the Bank of England – responsible for UK-wide monetary policy – made its latest announcement.

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    The top 10 reasons for moving home in 2023

    The top 10 reasons for moving home in 2023

    Published almost 2 years ago

    As estate agents with many years of experience under our belts, we have continued to help buyers and sellers whatever the market conditions. People will always need to move home but why people move very much depends on the market and wider financial implications.

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    The cost to improve, not move, soars

    The cost to improve, not move, soars

    Published almost 2 years ago

    Move or improve? It’s a conundrum many homeowners face when the property market changes. For those thinking of staying put with an idea to extend, convert or perhaps replace their kitchen, it’s worth pricing up any improvements before you commit.

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    New guidance regarding a property’s market status

    New guidance regarding a property’s market status

    Published almost 2 years ago

    In August 2023, the National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency (NTSELA) team updated its guidance to consumers and property professionals regarding how a property’s status is described during the marketing process.

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    Can feng shui help sell your home?

    Can feng shui help sell your home?

    Published almost 2 years ago

    Getting ready to sell your home usually involves clearing out, tidying away and sorting out. Surprisingly, the ancient art of feng shui closely mirrors the above and its principles can help you prepare your property for sale. We explore exactly what feng shui is and single out the best bits of advice for home sellers.

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    Is a heat pump on your home improvement list?

    Is a heat pump on your home improvement list?

    Published about 2 years ago

    Traditionally, home improvements would encompass new bathrooms, new kitchens and replacing pebble dash exteriors for smooth render but the green agenda has seen our property ‘to do’ list undergo a makeover of its own.

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    Is bamboo the new Japanese knotweed?

    Is bamboo the new Japanese knotweed?

    Published about 2 years ago

    Problems with Japanese knotweed are well documented, with this invasive species sometimes preventing buyers from getting a mortgage on an affected property. While home movers are busy keeping an eye out for Japanese knotweed, they may be overlooking a different horticultural threat.

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    Garden stumperies: your questions answered

    Garden stumperies: your questions answered

    Published about 2 years ago

    Fed up of conventional flower beds? Looking for something more than a lawn? Why not try a revived garden trend – the stumpery?

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

    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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    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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