Should I put in a new kitchen? 9 times out of 10 my answer would be no. Looking at this from a buyer’s point of view, if they fit their own kitchen they will make the right choice. It is very difficult to second-guess what a buyer wants when you don’t know who they are. We have also experienced over the last few years that […]
Extensions Versus Moving Home
Extensions versus moving home. Whilst the market has been stuck in a range price-wise over the last several years we have seen a number of buyers who have opted for the option of extending rather than moving home. The question is… does it work out cheaper for them in the long run? Why would you extend rather than move? It could be down to negative […]
Long-Term Outlook For House Prices
Long-term outlook for house prices You may or may not have seen the recent report by Rightmove which suggests that prices will increase by up to 30% over the next five years. A number of the large tabloids followed with this story, but is it true? If you refer back to my previous post on how prices have changed over the last 10 years you […]
Move Home With Just 5% Deposit
Move home with just 5% deposit How help to buy can help you. The help to buy mortgage guarantee scheme can help you move home with as little has 5% deposit. Some key facts on the mortgage guarantee scheme. Available to all buyers first-time buyers and existing home owners. Available on all existing homes and newbuilds. Applies to properties up to the value of £600,000. […]
Autumn Is On The Way
I saw this this at breakfast and it made me think… Autumn is on the way…… But that does men that there is time for one last push to get your property sold before Christmas! In my experience this can actually be one of the most productive times of the year, as there is an imminent time scale that all parties are working towards. […]
How Have Property Prices Changed Over The Last 10 Years?
How have property prices changed over the last 10 years? Well in short they have gone up! Have a look at this chart to get a better understanding on how they have fluctuated. Basically prices have been stuck in a range for a very long time and only in the last few months have they managed to break higher. Click on the picture to see how […]
