When you’re looking for an estate agent, smooth talking and slick sales patter can be seductive, but what you really need is an agent who’s genuine, honest and ethical. Here’s how to spot an ethical agent. 1. They don’t overvalue 🧾 The oldest trick in the industry is promising a high price just to win an instruction.It looks great on...
⏱️ 5-minute read The Autumn Budget 2025 will be remembered for the tidal wave of leaks about what might be announced — many of which turned out to be partly true. Now that the Budget has been delivered, here’s what really happened from a property point of view, and what it could mean for the market going into 2026. 1....
⏱️ 4-minute read Selling a home is a big moment, and choosing the right agent is just as important as finding the right buyer. Every seller deserves honesty, care, and proper service. Sadly, not every agent delivers that. 💷 A proper valuation matters A good agent aims to get the best price, but not by chasing numbers that do not...
⏱️ 3-minute read If a move is on the horizon, a conveyancer is essential. This guide explains how factory conveyancing differs from bespoke conveyancing, and what buyers and sellers in AREA should look out for. ❓ What Is ConveyancingConveyancing is the legal process of transferring the ownership of a property from one person to another. The conveyancer checks the property,...
⏱️ 3-minute read If a move is on the cards for 2026, the best time to prepare is not after the Christmas decorations come down. It is now. Many homeowners underestimate how much smoother, quicker and more profitable a sale can be when some early groundwork happens before the New Year rush. The homes that sell well in spring are...
⏱️ 3-minute read Every year the same story appears. Portals release bold headlines about record Boxing Day traffic. Many agents follow the trend to push owners into signing up before the holidays. The message is framed as urgent. List now or miss a surge in activity. A closer look tells a different story. The figures Rightmove publish are real, but...
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