With bated breath, we’ve all been waiting for the bubble to burst when it comes to house prices. But as the gigantic imbalance between supply and demand keeps the seesaw firmly weighed down in favour of the seller, is now the time to exhale and give consideration to whether or not now is a good…Read More→
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You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression
Read that again! For better, or worse, first impressions are packed with power. When it comes to presenting your home on the open market – you won’t get a second chance to wow. Just like the modern age of internet dating – once your face (or home) is out there, there’s no going back….Read More→
How to present your garden in the winter months
With Nationwide reporting a double-digit rise for house prices last November – up to 10% from 9.9% in October, and Zoopla predicting further increases to house prices, that old saying that it’s ‘better to sell in spring’ seems increasingly redundant. If you’re itching to get on the market, there’s no need to let winter’s chill…Read More→
Time for family and friends
Christmas is upon us once more, with New Year hot on its heels. In a year where the world has witnessed so much change, have you stopped to consider the changes that have taken place within your own household? The pandemic saw many of us working from home – a change that looks to be…Read More→
Don’t miss the best of Bury’s festivities this winter
After muted celebrations in 2020, this year we’ve been counting down the days until we can indulge in all the festivities and traditions that we missed out on last year. But with the entire country eager to throw themselves into the seasonal spirit, it’s all the more reason to plan ahead and fill your calendar…Read More→
6 ways to enhance your viewer’s buying experience
We’re all familiar with the expression ‘if walls could talk’. When it comes to selling your home, wouldn’t it just be brilliant if they could? Your kitchen could chatter away about how it is designed in the perfect triangle of functionality between stove, sink and fridge for ease of use; the curtains could flap away…Read More→
Stamp Duty: What does the end of the holiday mean for me?
With the stamp duty holiday officially coming to an end on September 30th 2021, October sees a return to normality for home buyers when it comes to paying tax. But, let’s break the facts, figures and terminology down to answer the question that’s on everyone’s lips: how will the end of the stamp duty holiday…Read More→
To extend or to sell: Have you overstayed your extension?
Throughout our lives, what we look for from a home is in ever-changing flux. As our families grow, we need more space. And with an increasing percentage of the population moving to a permanent working from home basis, makeshift offices in the family dining kitchen may no longer be a viable long-term solution. During what…Read More→
Homeworkers’ how-to guide to surviving the summer holidays
It’s something we could never have really imagined until it became a reality: the entire country working from home. Kids and parents, shoulder to shoulder around the dinner table, a melee of crumb covered books, coffee-ring stained spreadsheets, and the dog running around underfoot barking as your other half, still clad in dressing gown at…Read More→
Staycation savvy: Six ways to add value to your home this summer
Not heading abroad this summer? Staying home could prove lucrative in more than one way. Thinking about putting your home on the market? Before you throw open the front door to viewings, take a moment to look over our list of six super staycation projects to help add pounds to your property. Enjoy! Project #1:…Read More→