It seemed so exciting when your home first went on the market. You were full of anticipation around people coming to view, and your agent sounded convincing when they said they had buyers waiting. But that was months ago, and your home is still for sale. Perhaps the relationship with your agent has soured, or maybe you still feel loyal, but at the back of your mind you’re wondering how long to wait before switching to someone else. When people have changed to us from another estate agent, the main reasons they felt they needed a fresh start were: If any of these ring true for you, the good news…

How do you feel about adding thousands to your home without making a single improvement? One of the magic words in property is ‘potential’, and getting planning permission to increase the amount of accommodation is a great way to add more value and widen your audience. Among the many possibilities and things to consider are: So this week’s blog is all about turning potential into pounds and using planning permission to boost your home’s value, without ever picking up a paintbrush. GETTING PERMISSION However you plan to increase the size of your home, you’ll need either or both planning permission and building regulations approval from your local authority. This means…

You’ve picked your estate agent, you’re chuffed with your photos and description, and your home is priced to precision. Now all that’s left is your viewings – what can go wrong? Well, quite a lot! There are plenty of pitfalls to avoid when your viewers arrive, and some of the most common include As your estate agent, it’s our job to strip away the potential for negative comments about your home, leaving only positive vibes that buyers can’t resist. So this week’s blog has all you need to avoid the biggest viewing mistakes before anyone comes to visit. THE WRONG WELCOME  Although you know your home better than anyone else,…