The buying and selling process in the UK hasn’t changed for decades. Most home movers understand a survey that examines the condition of a property is commissioned by the purchaser as part of ‘caveat emptor’ – let the buyer beware.
March was a month of small but significant announcements. The Budget failed to deliver anything spectacular property wise but there were two points that may help home movers. The first is the continuation of the Energy Price Guarantee across Great Britain and the £2,500 threshold remains until July.
There’s a saying in estate agency that goes ‘kitchens and bathrooms sell homes’ and we tend to agree. We’re often asked by prospective sellers what they should do to make their kitchen ultra-appealing and many ask if it’s possible to add value too. Our answers to the most commonly-asked questions should help inform your kitchen plans.
If you haven’t sold a property for a while – or are selling for the first time – it’s always good to know what fees are due. We breakdown the common costs associated with selling a home and cover some more unusual fees too!
There is nothing wrong with wanting to add value to a property. In fact, it can be exciting to think altering, enlarging or upgrading your home may allow you to recoup more than you’ve spent when you come to sell. There are, however, high points and pitfalls when it comes to adding value, especially if you’re looking to undertake much of the improvement work yourself.
With 2023 well underway, a pattern is emerging for this year’s property market. While house price reductions may sound alarming, they’re minimal and against a backdrop of unusually high appreciation.
Burning wood is the most primitive way to keep warm but fashionable log burners have elevated the humble fire into a home must-have. Their cosy credentials coupled with an impressive heat output has prompted a rise in wood burner sales but the downside – increased air pollution – has sparked a flurry of new rules and regulations.
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