Conveyancing is the legal process for transferring the ownership of a property from one party to another. It is a critical stage of any property sale and handled by an experienced solicitor. Here is our guide to explain how it works. Offer accepted & contracts Once a seller accepts a buyer’s offer on a property,…Read More→
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Wainwrights #7 tips for selling your home in February
Selling a home during the winter months can be challenging. Shorter days and typical British weather don’t exactly encourage buyers. While you’re waiting for the first signs of Spring, there are still things you can do to help. 1. Make your living-spaces seem larger By increasing the perception of height across your property, you can…Read More→
Should I extend or move?
This month we help you make an informed choice on whether to stay and extend your home or sell and move on. Whether you have lived in your home a short time or a lifetime, it may start to feel too small for you. Maybe your family has new additions and you have had to…Read More→
Buying or selling over Christmas
You are settling in for the Christmas period, cupboards are stocked and shopping complete (almost) but is now the time to list your property or look for a new home? Let’s discuss. The Facts say so Rightmove viewings significantly increase straight after Christmas for property searches as people sit down with the family over a…Read More→
Top tips for a successful sale in winter
So, as you know the winter months are officially upon us which means, shorter days, darker nights, cosy evenings in with thick winter socks sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows. It is a great excuse to cuddle up on the couch watching the rain come down outside…pure bliss. If you are so comfy that you can’t…Read More→
Selling your home in autumn
Many people shy away from putting their home on the market in autumn, putting it off until the New Year. Yet, autumn can be a wonderful time of year to sell. It would be a shame to miss out on the opportunities that the season brings. Autumn brings Christmas into focus for many. This can…Read More→
Why an agent is the best negotiator
An independent, experienced agent can skillfully navigate the complexities of a property sale. Here is why. Price A prospective buyer of your property will do their best to hide their feelings and motivations. They may absolutely love your home, but they won’t say this directly to you when negotiating a price. The agent, however, will…Read More→
Home buying tips for millennials
Millennials are growing up fast. They now account for 35% of the property market and 65% of those are first-time buyers. Whilst getting on the housing ladder poses challenges for the younger generations, it’s important to keep in mind the five following points: How are your finances? Be prepared when you take that trip to…Read More→
Top ten tips for styling your kitchen
How to ‘wow’ your buyers How often have you heard someone say, ‘the kitchen is the heart of the home’? If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. A heart keeps us alive, just like a kitchen keeps us alive. We cook in it, hang out in it, socialise in it, and spend a…Read More→
Don’t drop your asking price
Selling a home can be really exciting when you’re getting viewings and offers. But when things go quiet and you find yourself trying to remember when your last viewing was, it can be disheartening. If you ask your estate agent for their advice to improve the interest in your home, they’ll almost always suggest a…Read More→