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Your house in print?

We’ve all, at one time or another, lusted over beautiful, glossy property adverts in Country Life, or the Sunday papers. Those lovely images of stately English homes, viewed over fields bordered by horse chestnut trees... Read more
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What are you paying your agent?

It never ceases to amaze me that around 70% of my clients don’t know the commission fee they have agreed with their agent. Given that agents seem to be prepared to negotiate and reduce their fees in order to achieve th... Read more
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The Mortgage muddle

Making sense of the Mortgage Market Review and how it affects us all I recently sold a house I’ve owned for eight years, but my successful sale at a great price had a sting in the tale…. Although I lived in the house... Read more
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10 Quick staging tips for summer

The agent calls this summer, and a viewer will be there within the hour. What can you do to ensure they see your house in the best possible light? Here’s my ten top tips to make your house shine in a hurry! 1. Grab a w... Read more
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5 Tips to packing up your home

When it comes to moving home, the stress doesn’t stop after you’ve found the right property for you. Packing and moving your belongings can prove to be chaotic and time consuming, but there are certain things... Read more
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Your moving day guide

After the thrill of finding that perfect place to live and the hassle of filling out all the paperwork comes the dread and realisation of what it all means…moving day! What should be a happy and exciting time can quick... Read more
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The process of conveyancing

Today’s guest post is courtesy of Conveyancing Fees – a UK-based website that has been offering a conveyancing comparison service since 2011. So what is conveyancing? Conveyancing is technically the transfer of l... Read more
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De-cluttering your home to help it sell

It can be very exciting when you decide to sell your house and move somewhere new. It can be the start of a new life with new opportunities and possibilities. You may be looking forward to decorating your new home or mov... Read more