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VIEWINGS FEEDBACK: USING NEGATIVE BUYER COMMENTS TO BOOST YOUR HOME’S SALEABILITY
You’ve been on the market for a while, followed your agent’s advice on price, and had plenty of viewings, but nothing ever comes of them. Where do you go from here?
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PLANTING FOR SUMMER: TURN YOUR GARDEN OR BALCONY INTO A MAGICAL AND VALUABLE HAVEN
Whether you're planning to sell in the brightest months or dreaming of long days and balmy evenings outdoors at home, May is the perfect moment to start planting for summer.
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IS YOUR HOME FIT FOR SALE? KEEP IT IN SHAPE WITH OUR SIMPLE WEEKLY WORKOUT
Whether your home is already on the market or about to go up for sale, making sure it looks the part for viewings, even at short notice, is the way to get it sold.
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OUTGROWN YOUR HOME? GETTING IT RIGHT WHEN IT’S TIME TO UPSIZE
People outgrow their homes for all sorts of reasons, from pure practicalities to aspirational dreams. Maybe your family’s growing, you're thinking about schools, or you can simply afford to go upmarket.
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GET SOLD THIS SPRING: GIVE YOUR HOME AN INSTANT SPRING LIFT TO SELL FAST AND HIGH
Daffodils, bluebells, and tulips are out in force, and bare branches are filling with leaves and blossom: it must be spring!
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CONFLICTING VALUATIONS: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH AGENT HAS GIVEN YOU THE RIGHT PRICE?
Imagine putting your home on the market in spring, then missing the two best seasons to get the best price, and finally selling for less money in winter - how disappointing would that feel?
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FOUR WAYS TO DECLUTTER: ADD VALUE AND SPACE WITH THE PERFECT METHOD FOR YOU
Even though it can add thousands to your selling price and give you more space to enjoy, decluttering can feel like a mountain to climb.
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CHANGES TO SELLING HOMES: HOW DO THE NEW TRADING STANDARDS RULES AFFECT YOUR MOVE?
You're not alone if you think the way homes are advertised needs a jolly good shake-up, and that's exactly what's happening with the new trading standards rules.
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A NEW LOOK FOR 2024? DISCOVER THE YEAR’S FIRST MAJOR TRENDS FOR HOME INTERIORS
Style and comfort are the perfect combination for every home - not just for quality moments, but also for adding value when you want to move.
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RESET THE CLOCK: HOW TO RELAUNCH YOUR HOME FOR NEW YEAR SELLING SUCCESS
The start of every year brings new energy to the property market, so if you had no luck selling your home in 2023, take comfort that hope is still on the horizon.
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SHOPPING FOR SELLING: STYLE YOUR HOME TO SELL WITH TIPS FROM THE JANUARY SALES
Well-styled homes consistently sell for the highest prices, and if you're planning to move this year, January is the perfect time to bag some designer bargains and stage your home to perfection.
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A CRACKING CHRISTMAS: GET INSPIRED WITH OUR TIPS FOR FUN DAYS OUT AND NEW PURSUITS
Yes, there’s turkey to finish, new gadgets to play with and chocolate for days, but what happens next?
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SELLING IN WINTER: HOW TO PLAY TO THE SEASON’S STRENGTHS TO MOVE HOME IN SPRING
If you want to move home in spring, winter is the time to get it live on the market, but does anyone actually buy at this time of year? Well, yes, they do.
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GOING NOWHERE: IS YOUR ASKING PRICE OR ESTATE AGENT HOLDING UP YOUR SALE?
If your home has been on the market for a while, something probably needs to change to get your move underway.
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STUCK IN NEUTRAL? DOES YOUR HOME NEED TO BE BEIGE TO SELL FOR THE BEST PRICE?
"Whatever you have in your rooms, think first of the walls" - wise words indeed from pattern and textile god William Morris (and nobody could call his designs neutral).
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IS YOUR HOME PERFORMING? UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF YOUR RIGHTMOVE RESULTS REPORT
With more than 9 out of 10 buyers searching for a property online, the way your home appears on websites like Rightmove and Zoopla directly impacts your chances of a sale. But the portals are more than just pages and pages of property. They gather valuable data that shows how well your home is competing with similar listings, and why it may not be selling. Your agent can produce a performance report for your home from every portal they use, but to get the most value out of the information, it helps to understand the inner workings of the platforms. With that in mind, in this week’s blog we’re pulling…
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AUTUMN KERB APPEAL: TOP SEASONAL TIPS FOR DAZZLING PHOTOS AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Autumn is the season of magic and mayhem for selling your home. On the one hand, the light is lovely at this time of year, and when the sun hits the leaves on the trees, they take on a golden glow that gives your photos a shimmering lift. But on the other, the weather can play havoc with your front-of-house presentation as the prospect of overflowing gutters, littered lawns and withering plant life becomes real. Whether online or in person, the outside of your home is the first thing most buyers will see. It can generate enquiries, set the tone for viewings, and give someone enough confidence to offer. With…
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LITTLE JOBS: SMALL CHORES THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO YOUR SALE PRICE
There probably isn’t a homeowner alive who doesn’t have a list of little jobs that need doing. Everyone’s got them: minor niggles that aren’t yet irritating enough to deal with, so they get accepted ‘for now’ and eventually become forgotten as you get used to living with them. That’s all fine until your home goes up for sale and the viewings begin. Suddenly, fresh pairs of eyes are picking up on every little detail, including: Left ignored, these can become bargaining chips for buyers to haggle on your price. So instead of that, gain the upper hand with our guide to turning little jobs into big money and selling your…
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GETTING YOUR HOME VALUED: BEHIND THE SCENES OF HOW IT WORKS AND WHAT TO EXPECT
The first step in preparing to sell your home is speaking to estate agents about its current value and how you can maximise your sale price. Whether or not you already have a favourite agent in mind – and if you do, we hope it’s us! – the process of getting your home valued has several steps, including: Every stage will give you clues about how an agent operates and the one that’s right for you, so let’s explore how getting your home valued works and what to look for in the agents you meet. BOOKING YOUR VALUATION Whether you prefer to book your valuation by phone, in person or…
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LUXURY STYLING HACKS: HOW TO MAKE EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOME FEEL MORE EXPENSIVE
What would you think if we said you could attract wealthier buyers, sell your home faster, and achieve a higher price without a major investment? There’s an art to staging rooms professionally, but the payoff is huge for getting it right. Your home can rise above the crowd as a standout listing, creating enough excitement for buyers to pay a premium. So for this week’s blog, we’re sharing our styling techniques along with tips from interior designers and professional photographers to get a picture-perfect look, including expert advice on: The good news is that you can often use items you already own to make every room in your home look…