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Reaching new online audiences for buying and selling properties.
The way people house hunt is changing. Traditionally buyers would look in estate agents’ windows and in the local paper, but today many are turning to online search sites and social media as well. Here at Knights we still do the traditional well, but we’ve also...
Summer is officially here! Now is the time to consider updating your garden so that you have the perfect space to entertain loved ones and enjoy the sunny season. Here are our top tips:
Prepare sooner rather than later If your garden isn’t looking summer-ready, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. Start by getting rid of any weeds, then clear out your shed so you have space to store unwanted items and finish by mowing...
Regional Property Market Update Summer 2022: West England and South Wales.
The housing market remains busy. Compared to the last ‘normal’ market of 2019, buyer enquiries are up 31% and mortgage approvals and sales are up by 12% and 11% respectively. However, there are half as many properties available to buy and...
EASY WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME READY TO SELL
When preparing to sell your home, a few small enhancements can have a considerable impact on that first make-or-break impression. Here are a few tips to help you hook a buyer right away and set your home up for a fast sale: Repairs Chances are, you have tasks on your...
PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SPRING: HOME DÉCOR TIPS
Spring is here! With the new season comes longer, brighter days after a cold and gloomy winter, prompting many people to start thinking about selling their homes. This season brings all sorts of home décor possibilities, from bright colour palettes to florals, to...
6 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN PURCHASING AN OLD PROPERTY
When it comes to buying residential property, homebuyers divide into two camps: those who prefer the modern comforts of a new-build home and those who adore old houses. Of course, there are many obvious advantages to purchasing a brand new home but if it’s...
The 14 Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home
We all want to add value to our homes. After all, property is one of the best investments so why not make the most of it. The rule of thumb when it comes to adding value is to utilise what you already have. Any additions that are too costly might not bring you much of...
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...