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Coronavirus – what it means for the housing market
Schools are closing. Businesses are ceasing to trade, some for the short-term and some for good. Politicians use phrases like “we are at war” and are encouraging us to change the way we live....
How to make your home viewing ready
When you’re preparing your home for viewings remember that you are trying to entice someone to buy it. They need to be able to imagine themselves living there and not just see how you live. Think...
Is your next home written in the Stars?
Molly Hocking won ITV’s the Voice recently. A rendition of Simply Red’s “Stars”, alongside her mentor Olly Murs, helped her seal the deal. In the following days (try not to judge me too harshly)...
Brexit – What does it mean for you and your house?
Whether you are a Brexiteer, a Bremainer, indifferent or just don’t care, the Brexit negotiations will have affected your house sale. Today we are looking at what has happened in the housing...
The 5 P’s of Property Marketing
Typically, you will invite about 3 agents to value the house. They will all tell you they are the best agent for you. They will all explain why they are different from their competitors. They...
5 Questions to ask on every property viewing
People sell for many reasons. They might need a bigger house as their family has grown or need to move due to a job relocation. However, there are 3 main things to look out for when asking this...
Why Stamp Duty should be Abolished
The UK property market is broken. Government after government does its best to fix it, but nobody seems to have the answer. One of the main reasons is Stamp Duty Land Tax. We take a look at the...
The Basics of Property Investment
Investing in property can be complicated. However, if you stick to the basics you shouldn't go too far wrong. Once you have your strategy in place it will be easier to find the right property....
When should I start looking for my next home?
Buying a house or finding a rental property can take time. Set a target time for when you are looking to make the move and allow the time to complete the transaction. Take in to account thinks...
How studying football transfers can help you buy a home
If you are looking to buy a property in 2018 and you are looking to negotiate or find a bargain, then you need to find a motivated seller. If you have your heart set on a “Van Dijk” or a...
Our guide through the property maze
Do you know your Service Charges from your Ground Rents? Your Gazumping from your Gazundering? Your Freehold from your Leasehold? The world of property is complicated and full of jargon which...
What is a property search agent?
When you look to buy or rent a property you will invariably spend plenty of time and money in the process. But, which is more important to you? In the modern era, we are finding that our time is...
Garcia Masters win teaches us the importance of patience
It was the early twilight hours of 9th April 2017 when Sergio Garcia finally broke his Majors duck and clinched the Masters at Augusta National, Georgia. As I watched the ball roll down the 18th...
The importance of excellent customer service
I was recently sitting in my new living room waiting for a delivery to arrive completely unaware that I was about to have 2 very different customer service experiences. When I noticed a brown...
What is more important, your time or your money?
When you look to buy or rent a property you will invariably spend plenty of time and money in the process. But, which is more important to you? In the modern era, we are finding that our time is...
How Trump win could affect the UK housing market.
To many, Donald Trump was a surprising winner of this week's presidential elections in the USA. After the equally unexpected Brexit referendum result, we take a look at how this latest shock...
Short lets or long lets – which are better?
Many people are being swayed by the potential for larger rents and the ease of advertising through websites such as Airbnb to try short-letting rather than more traditional long-term letting....
5 ways to help sell your house
Has your house been on the market for what seems like an age? Are you having lots of viewings and not getting any offers, are you not even getting any viewings at all? Or do you just want to be...
Has the housing bubble burst?
The Halifax released their latest house price index this week so we take a look at the housing market and ask whether the bubble has burst. We also take a look around the country and see what you...
Tenant deposits explained
Whenever tenants move from one property to another they are asked to pay another deposit. The landlord who is allowing them to stay in their property has a considerable investment which is being...
What makes the best investment property?
The world of property investment is a complicated one. There are so many different types of property available and so many places in which you can invest. Not every investor is the same, so there...
The truth about (renting with) cats and dogs
We are a nation of animal lovers. Not a shocking statement, but one which makes the difficulty some find in renting with pets a surprise. There is nothing worse than calling up a letting agent...
5 Reasons why to move to Oxford
If you are considering buying or renting in Oxford, here are 5 reasons why making the move will be the right decision for you. Whether relocating from London, overseas or the countryside Oxford...
How to choose your letting agent
Your investment property or portfolio is often you most important asset after your own home, so choosing the letting agent you ask to look after it for you can be one of the most important...
Why do students find it so difficult to rent property?
Students can find it very difficult to find rental properties in the UK housing market, and in cities such as Oxford it can be even more tricky. So why is this the case? Well, in Oxford, the...
How to make the most of viewings
When you view a property you don't have an unlimited amount of time, so you need to make sure that you use your time wisely. It may be that you can walk into a property and know straight away if...
Where is the best place to invest in property?
When people ask me "where is the best place to invest in property?" they often expect the answer to be a straightforward one. It can be an easy question to answer, but first of all it is...
Why can’t I have it all?
I am often asked by people, “why can’t I have it all?” It seems like a simple question, but the answer is normally one which they don’t want to hear; sometimes it just isn’t possible to get everything....
How to negotiate the best rent possible
The Brits, on the whole, are notoriously adverse to negotiating or bartering. Even the suggestion of trying to get a better price to some people brings them to the verge of a cold sweat. However,...
