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Top tips to winter-proof your empty property
All properties require ongoing maintenance, but when you’re not there to keep an eye on things, the safety and security of your property may be at greater risk. You may be a landlord with a void in the tenancy or own a holiday home mothballed for the winter...
BUYING AND SELLING OVER CHRISTMAS
It may seem unusual to some to sell a house over the festive period, however, the property market is very much still active at this time of the year. The number of post-Christmas home buyers to browse for properties on Rightmove increases every year, with visits on...
A GUIDE TO DOWNSIZING YOUR HOME
Homeowners may make the decision to downsize for a variety of different reasons, either for financial gain, for a change of location or to simply fit the family’s or individual’s needs better. Whatever the motivation for downsizing, here are some points to take into...
FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT: 5 TIPS FOR IMPROVING THE ENTRANCE TO YOUR HOME
Creating a welcoming atmosphere within the first few steps of your home is important, whether you are looking to sell your property or not. The sense of ‘coming home’ is an ambience many strive to achieve in their entrance ways, lobbies and porches, and entering this...
Regional Property Market Update Autumn 2021: West of England and South Wales
Price growth strong across all regions Annual property price growth in the South West and Wales is significantly stronger than a year ago, as the shortage of property to buy continues to support prices. Agents across the South West and Wales report the current sales...
Should You Buy Or Sell Your Home First?
There are a number of things to consider when it comes to buying or selling a home, but the initial question to ask yourself is... should I buy or sell my home first? This is a complex dilemma that doesn’t have a straightforward answer. Both of these options come with...
2021 Is Set To Be One Of The Busiest Sales Years In Over A Decade.
Agents report the sales to stock ratios across the South West and Wales are at a record high (RICS). Across the West of England and South Wales the annual rate of housing stock turnover is 3.2%. Price growth strengthens Although new instructions to the market...
A Guide to Finding Your First Home
The decision to buy a place to live for the first time is a big one. Becoming a property owner is a life-changing event; some would argue it’s on a par with getting married or having children. According to official ONS figures, the average house price for a first-time...
Virtual Tours Lead to Real Sales
If you're thinking of selling your property in Barry then you need to think about how it looks online. According to Rightmove, homes with great photographs can attract up to 93% more leads and sell 24 days quicker on average, often for a higher price, and it's thought...
95% MORTGAGES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you looking to purchase your first home or looking to move but have limited equity in your home? In this blog The Guild Of Property Professionals explain the details of the newly announced 95% mortgages. Since March 2020, low deposit deals have virtually...
Best Time To Sell Your House.
It’s a common fact that spring is generally the best time to sell a property. This is due to the bright daylight and increased sunlight hours, which make your home more visually appealing, in addition to people having more time on their hands and clearer schedules to...
Tips to find a buy-to-let property
Are you considering purchasing a buy-to-let property? The Guild Of Property Professionals have created a helpful guide to help you find the right property for you. What is a buy-to-let property? A buy-to-let is exactly what you may expect; it is a property that has...