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Home is where your heart is

Houses are composed of bricks and mortar, and are described in square feet and pound signs. Homes are full of future dreams and hopes, of family Christmases, and special birthdays; of engagement proposals, football failu... Read more
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Is the grass greener on your side?

Just seconds into a first meeting we form an impression of people based on their appearance and how they’re dressed, and it’s much the same with the first sight of a front garden. If you’re selling your house the p... Read more
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When every penny counts

Are you downsizing? If you’re at that time of your life when you’re currently rattling around in a house that’s too big for you, that is consuming more time, effort and money than you want to give it, you may have ... Read more
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Think like a buyer

When your buyer is searching for their new home, there are several steps they will take. By knowing a little more about what’s going on in their mind, you may be able to influence their behaviour, and persuade them to ... Read more
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Some estate agent jokes for Saturday

To brighten up your grey Saturday morning, here are some silly estate agent jokes Windows Why have estate agents stopped looking out of the window in the morning? Because otherwise they’d have nothing to do in the afte... Read more
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A thought for Monday

I had a meeting with the partner of a prestigious local agency chain last week. I was interested in finding out how the current market conditions are affecting him, and what their strategy is to deal with the situation. ... Read more
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Welcoming winter warmth

There’s nothing worse than viewing a cold home at this time of year.  Unloved living rooms, draughty corners and freezing bathrooms all mean that we just can’t wait to get out of there.  Not a good way to see the b... Read more
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Why get a survey before selling-up?

A quick guide to pre-sale surveys Alongside title issues, surveys result in more property sales falling through than any other factor. Particularly for more expensive properties, sensible buyers will almost certainly see... Read more