Selling

A kitchen with a classic wooden design, some kitchenware and spices at the cabinet.

Mystery shopping – the results

Complaints about estate agents have soared this year. The property ombudsman, Christopher Hamer, in his 2010 annual report, published this month seems to be baffled by the increase, saying “A significantly reduced numb... Read more
A backyard with outdoor rattan furniture with a glass top, a violet flowering plant, and a glass pitcher of lemonade with two glasses of it.

Are you a secret lemonade drinker?

So many times our clients tell us they don’t have a For Sale board outside their home; why? we ask incredulously.  In this difficult market, if you are serious about selling your home, why would you not utilise a ... Read more
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Hard copy brochures? It’s the 21st Century!

I don’t know about you, but still I get excited about the post arriving. The satisfying thud it makes when it hits the doormat is a very welcome sound, and I often stop whatever it is that I’m doing and go to investi... Read more
An elegant white themed living room with white furry carpet, aesthetic decorations, an L-shaped couch with throw pillows, and a glass window.

De-cluttering is not a dirty word!

“This blog post is courtesy of the wonderful Jo Jacob from Benella – de-clutterer extraordinaire!” Sam and I have just had a heated discussion over the word “de-cluttering”. Sam believed it impl... Read more
An exquisite dining room with a colorful design, a wooden door, white kitchen cabinets, and glass windows with red-orange curtains.

Seeing your house through a buyer’s eyes

“Why do you have so many hairbrushes?”, asked our good family friend yesterday, who is stopping with us for three weeks. I turned around to check what he was talking about and my eyes landed on a familiar yellow glas... Read more
Candle lamps with a small green plant over the rattan table with glass top.

Resting for Christmas

From the beginning of November each year, many sellers start asking us the question “should I take my house off the market for Christmas?” The simple answer is yes. Here are my reasons: 1. Stale properties lose value... Read more