⏱️ 7-minute read Nobody teaches the language of moving house. Most people pick it up in fragments, usually halfway through a conversation while trying to look as though they already knew. Somebody mentions a memorandum of sale and there is a polite nod. A solicitor writes about a restrictive covenant and it gets quietly Googled afterwards. So, here is the...
⏱️ 2-minute read If a home was bought five years ago, it could be worth considerably more today. According to recent Zoopla analysis, the average UK home increased in value by 15.3% between June 2021 and June 2026, equivalent to an average gain of around £36,100. 📈 But National Averages Only Tell Part of the StoryProperty prices do not move...
⏱️ 3-minute read Receiving an offer is a big moment when selling a home. But while the price matters, the highest offer is not always the strongest one. A buyer’s circumstances, finances and position in the chain can all affect the chances of a sale actually reaching completion. 💷 Look Beyond the PriceEvery move is different. For some sellers, achieving...
⏱️ 2-minute read Finding a home that immediately feels right is a great feeling. But once that first impression has settled, it pays to look beyond the décor and think about how the property will actually work day to day. 🔍 Look Beyond the DécorPaint colours, flooring and light fittings can all be changed. Pay more attention to the things...
⏱️ 4-minute read Estate agents do not always have the best reputation, and there is little point pretending otherwise. In its 2025 Veracity Index, published in December 2025, Ipsos found that public trust in estate agents fell by five points on the previous year. It is not a particularly comfortable statistic for anyone working in the industry. But it does...
⏱️ 4-minute read An offer is accepted. Everyone is pleased. Then, a few weeks later, the buyer’s lender sends a surveyor round and the property is valued at less than the agreed price. That is a down valuation. It can cause a few nervous conversations, but it does not automatically mean the sale is going to fall through. Here is...
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