Selling privately without an estate agent – potential risks: Trapped into paying commission
DIY home sales – potential risks #1: Getting trapped into paying commission Many sellers choose to have a go at selling privately at the same time as marketing their home through an estate agent. This is perfectly OK. The Office of Fair...
Selling without an estate agent – private sale ‘For sale’ boards
DIY sales boards Most people move within about 15 miles of their current home. So if you’re selling privately it’s usually worth erecting your own private sale board. It’s surprising how many people notice these, even if you live in a cul-de-sac....
2022 property market trends – will the flight from cities continue in 2022?
Property Market Research for 2022 Hamptons estate agents have published some interesting research that may indicate how the market will perform in the year ahead. Here are the links to the key points to take away:- * Since Covid struck there...
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...
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...Save money by cutting out the banks
By arranging your home survey directly online - rather than via a mortgage lender - you can save the large chunk of the survey fee that the banks normally keep. They may still want to instruct a valuer to carry out their mortgage valuation, but don’t let them try to sell you an expensive Homebuyer or Building Survey from one of the large, target-driven, corporate firms on their 'panel'.
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