Many people ask us “when is the best time to sell my home”? Whilst there are differing market factors throughout the year, ultimately, the main thing is whether it is the right time for you and your personal circumstances. That’s why we like to make it clear, if it’s the right time for you, winter…
With Halloween now past, is the property market about to give us a fright? Or is competition between buyers in the marketplace going to continue to be terrifyingly strong? Market Shaped by Competing Priorities for Buyers and Sellers For some, Christmas may seem a long way away, however in November, the property market traditionally marks…
Whether you are buying or selling a property there are several things that should be considered over and above the transaction itself. These considerations include the more obvious things like finances, insurance and utilities.ย ย One of the most common things that is often overlooked in this process is the creation or updating of your will.ย ย …
September summary: Demand for properties outstripping supply Interest rates and lending criteria underpinning the level of borrowing Time on market for properties reducing Increase in the number of properties now going to closing date Monthly rental costs also on the rise Sellers delight September is traditionally a busy month for property sales and this year…
If youโre thinking of selling your home or investment property, the starting point for most people is to get an idea of what price it would likely sell for on the open market. Whilst online tools and research can give you a rough indication, the best bet is to arrange a valuation or pre-sale appraisal…
Whatโs happening with property prices? What has the effect of Covid and lockdown measures been on the market? And what does the property market look like moving forward as restrictions start to ease? If you are curious about the property market in 2021, read on! Who could have predicted these market conditions? If I’d had…
The Scottish Government has updated its guidance on home moves in light of the enhanced restrictions that it brought into force on 22 September 2020. The Law Society of Scotland sent the legal profession an update earlier today, as follows: โAs per the original Guidance dated 29 June 2020, all home moves will continue to…
As lockdown continues at the beginning of May 2020, for anyone thinking of selling or buying as property this is a great time to get your ducks in a row so that you are in pole position for when restrictions begin to be relaxed.ย Here are some handy hints for potential property sellers or buyers…
If youโre an investor or property owner, you might be trying to call the โpeakโ of the market during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Many people will not want to sell their property now because they perceive that they may have missed the โpeakโ. Everyone wants to get their timing just right and to sell at…
Sellers Should Beware of Perceived โLossesโ That Donโt Exist in Reality A hypothetical exampleโฆ Somebody bought a property in 2012 for ยฃ240,000. They see a similar property sold in December 2019 for ยฃ340,000, with a Home Report valuation of ยฃ280,000.ย Their own property is today valued at ยฃ300,000, with a likely Home Report valuation of…
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