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New year predictions – will house prices rise or fall in 2022?
House prices in 2022 - which areas are predicted to rise the most? This year was unexpectedly very busy for the housing market. Of course the big question is, will this frenetic activity continue in 2022? RIGHTMOVE have come up with some answers and you...
Why are properties sometimes advertised for sale to cash buyers only?
'Cash Buyers Only' - What could possibly go wrong? The Homeowners Alliance have written a useful article on buying property as a cash buyer. A cash buyer is someone who can afford to buy without needing a mortgage or other forms of funding. The good news...
Selling without an estate agent – writing your own property details
Tips on writing your own property details Although there are some estate agents who are brilliant at composing professional property brochures, most churn out fairly standard details, sometimes containing glaring mistakes - such as the wrong EPC rating...
Selling without an agent – DIY property valuation
Selling without an agent - Property valuation Most properties aren't particularly difficult to value. Valuations are generally based on prices achieved in the last 6 months on sales of similar houses or flats in the local area (not on asking prices)....
Could your house be sold without you knowing – are you a victim of property fraud?
How to protect yourself from property fraud It's not widely known that property fraud is a growing threat to UK homeowners. One shocking recent case involved a vicar - the Reverend Mike Hall - who got an urgent phone call from his neighbour when he was...
Selling without an agent – Preparation
Selling without an agent One of the big benefits of selling privately is that you establish a direct relationship with the buyer. As a rule, people are less likely to mess you about on a one-to-one basis, whereas they may have fewer scruples about...
Selling your property privately – without an estate agent
Selling Privately Managing your own property sale without the aid of an estate agent is not for everyone. Despite massive potential savings in fees and VAT, the major attraction of employing an agent for many people is the perception that they will take...
Why it’s so important for home buyers to get a (Homebuyer) survey
'Let The Buyer Beware' Not everyone realises the harsh truth that when you buy a property, legally speaking you're pretty much on your own. Actually, this is nothing new - the Romans had a phrase for this: 'Caveat Emptor' . Or 'Let the Buyer Beware'; So suppose...
6 key points you must check before choosing an estate agent
The Checklist - before appointing estate agents Before you sign an estate agent’s contract, always check the small print. As well as negotiating the fee (+VAT) payable upon a successful sale (or introducing the eventual buyer) be sure to get...
How To Get The Perfect Home – Rightsurvey’s Psychology of House Buying
With any major purchase decision there are a number of psychological decision-making stages that we, as buyers, go through. Buying a property is the biggest and most drawn out purchase decision most of us make in our entire lives. So understanding these stages can...