Category: Tips and Advice
Selling Your Home? 5 Additions To Make It More Attractive To Buyers
More than two in five new build homes (46%) now come fitted with a utility room and extra storage space, according to research by leading self-storage experts, Space Station, making these […]
Five Things Conveyancing Experts Want You To Know Before Buying A House
With the property market starting to recover, many people will be looking to move house, but the process is often complicated and drawn-out. During the conveyancing stage, where the ownership […]
3 Renovations To Add Value To Your Property
It’s no secret that 2020 has been one crazy ride. The housing market has experienced better days and people have been stuck inside their homes for months. However this ‘new […]
DIY Disasters – Projects That Can Reduce Your Property Market Value
With the UK property market starting to pick up, many Brits will be sprucing up their homes ahead of potential sales. But property experts are warning that some DIY jobs […]
How to present your home online & understand your buyers needs
With the property market starting to get back on its feet after the current lockdown restrictions, it’s time for households to start putting their property back up for sale, but […]
Is your business your home? How to keep them secure through lockdown
The current outbreak of COVID-19 has had detrimental effects for a number of businesses with many wondering how their businesses will remain safe during these times of great risk and […]
How to manage your house viewings
House viewings are an essential part of the sales process and while you may not find them great fun, there are ways to make them more manageable. This starts by […]
The importance of accessibility in the home
It’s common knowledge that the UK’s population is getting older. It’s common sense that older people are still going to need somewhere to live. Some may wish to move into […]
House Price Rises & Tougher For First Time Buyers?
“Yesterday’s budget announcement was relatively light on housing news, but it did nonetheless deliver certain pledges for the industry.” says Ross Counsell, Director of Good Move. Reiterating the manifesto commitment […]
How to keep your home secure
Keeping the inside of your home secure starts with keeping the outside of your home secure. With that in mind, here are some tips on securing the access to your […]
Pro tips for impressing property viewers
Most properties are sold on a combination of three factors, location, size and condition. There usually isn’t much (if anything) you can do about the first two, but there is […]
Top tips for first-time sellers
Selling a home can be one of life’s more interesting experiences. On the one hand, as someone who’s already bought, you’ll know how strong the UK property market is and […]
Renovation Resolutions to stick to in 2020
With the start of a New Year on the horizon, many will be preparing for their New Year’s resolutions. If yours is to finally get around to doing the extension […]
Should you move or extend your home for more space?
Sometimes decisions are made for you. For example, if you live in a flat and need extra space, then for the most part you just have to grit your teeth […]
A basic guide to property subsidence
There is really no good news about subsidence. The only question is how bad the issue is and hence how much time and effort and money it’s going to need […]
How to sell your house fast in winter
Traditionally, winter can be a difficult time to sell your home. From bad weather discouraging people from going out to view houses, to the gloomy winter atmosphere making prospective homes […]
How to make your home more attractive to buyers
One of the major differences between “big-box stores” and upmarket boutiques is the way they package their merchandise. Big-box stores basically just take the products out of boxes and dump […]
A guide to buying a holiday home abroad
Many of us will be looking at the price of holidays abroad this summer, compared to the relatively small cost of an apartment or villa, and wondering if it wouldn’t […]
5 ways to increase your property’s value by adding an extra bedroom
David Knight from roof window retailer Roof Windows 4 You tells us how you can add an extra bedroom to your home to increase its value. Across the UK, adding […]
Don’t move, improve: The most profitable home improvements revealed
Whether you’re an existing or prospective homeowner, it’s always vital to understand the impact home improvements can have on your property value. Understanding which renovations can add value to your […]