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Converting Your Loft Into A Home Office
Loft Conversions have never been more popular - here's why With so many of us now working from home there's a massive need for adding 'office space'. Converting your loft is an obvious solution as as most are just wasted space. It's also a lot cheaper...
Is It Worth Putting Up A ‘For Sale’ Board?
How effective are 'For Sale' Boards and Estate Agent websites? In this series of blogs we're looking at different marketing tools used by estate agents and asking which ones work best and whether clients are getting value for money. Estate Agents'...
Estate Agents’ Marketing Tools – Does Advertising Work?
Marketing tools used by estate agents - how effective is advertising? In this series of blogs we're looking at different marketing tools used by estate agents and asking which ones work best and whether clients are getting value for money. Online...
Estate Agents’ Marketing Tools – Which Ones Are Most Effective?
Which are the most effective marketing tools used by estate agents? In the next few blogs we will be looking at different marketing tools used by estate agents and asking whether clients are getting value for money. Sales particulars Traditionally estate...
Estate Agents – How Effective Are They At Marketing Property?
Once your property is listed on RIGHTMOVE, what added value can estate agents add? Different brands of estate agent will try to convince potential clients that they have a unique ability to conjure up potential buyers. But although some brands are more highly...
Estate Agents – The Oldest Trick In The Book?
The oldest trick in the book - used by some (less reputable) estate agents From time to time all estate agents find themselves uncomfortably short of properties to sell. And when 'stock famine' strikes the pressure to secure new business can make it...
How To Appoint An Estate Agent
Appointing an estate agent The time-honoured way of selling residential property is to put it in the hands of a local estate agent. Although it’s true that traditional High Street agents have enjoyed years of easy pickings, their job is rarely as simple as we...
What Items Should You Include When Putting Your Property On The Market?
Deciding What's Included Before putting your property on the market, it’s worth considering what ‘fixtures and fittings’ you are prepared to leave behind. These can later be a useful bargaining chip, enhancing your negotiating position. So if you’re sick of the...
Is There Still Time To Avoid Paying £’000s in Stamp Duty Tax?
The Stamp Duty Deadline is Fast Approaching - So Act Now To Avoid Losing Out According to property website Rightmove as many as 100,000 home buyers could get a massive unexpected tax bill if the Government's temporary 'holiday' from stamp duty ends as...
2021 Moving House In A Market Downturn
Selling Property In A Market Downturn In periods of very strong demand, houses virtually ‘sell themselves’. But in a market downturn when the going gets tough you need to focus on the most important factors when selling a house:- * Presentation...