Let’s face it selling, buying and being in a new home before Christmas is quite an unrealistic suggestion with only 3 months to go. However that doesn’t mean that you should abandon the idea of selling completely. Autumn can be a great time to promote your property and you can look forward to moving into your new home in the New Year. According to Rightmove it takes an average of 65 days in the...
Despite the current climate of austerity the housing market is showing no signs of slowing down. According to Nationwide the average UK house price increased by 3.5% last month, compared to prices at the same point last year and was up 0.4% on the previous month. And it doesn’t look like it will change any time soon, with 41 per cent of surveyors expect house prices to grow over the next three months,...
Our Opinion on Online vs High Street Estate Agents in the New Forest If you are thinking of selling your home then you may be weighing up the pros and cons of using a online vs high street estate agents in the New Forest. Whilst Online Agents certainly have a place, however in certain areas like the New Forest and the surrounding towns and villages, having an agent with local knowledge and expertise can...
Summer is a busy time for selling, and that means increased competition for potential buyers for this reason alone it's ever important to know how to make your property stand out. As more properties come onto the market and buyers have more choice you will want to make sure that your home stands out from the crowd, in this article we’ll explain how to make your property stand out. So how to make...
When it comes to selling we all focus on the property, but how many of us remember to spend time getting our garden ready too? Investing time in your garden could help sell your home, and even add to the value of your property. With a little bit of effort you can make your garden appealing all year round. Trim overgrown hedges and shrubs for tidiness and to open up the garden space. Paint the...
It might be unfair, but unfortunately it is true. Most prospective buyers will have decided whether or not they like your property before they have even set foot through the door. According to a Rightmove survey of 3,000 people, 29% admitted that they made up their minds either when they first arrived or when they first set foot in the door, that’s why it’s so important to give your property kerb...
Home improvements that add value Spring has sprung and it is this time of year that many of us start thinking about home improvements that add value to our homes. Before you decide to add a new garage, or go up into the loft consider how these ‘improvements’ will affect the value of your home. This is a pertinent question especially if you have plans to move in the short to mid-term future....
Relocating to Ringwood If you are thinking of moving home and relocating to the Hampshire/Dorset area, then look no further than relocating to Ringwood. A market town on the doorstep of The New Forest, at a crossing point of the River Avon, it is rural and yet well connected. Ringwood’s proximity to the A31 makes it an ideal choice for those that want to enjoy a more rural lifestyle on the south...
Traditionally the housing market can be slow before a General Election, and pick up again immediately after. According to housing analysts at the broker Jefferies, who have studied the last seven UK elections, the four months preceding an election have typically seen house prices 3-8% below the level seen at the time of an election. It is the uncertainty of the outcome of an election that has...
Should I sell my home before I buy a new one? Moving home can be both an exciting and daunting prospect, and most of us want the process of selling and buying to be as simple as possible. If you sell your home first you may be under pressure to find a new property quickly. Or vice versa, you may have an offer accepted on a new property and then be under pressure to sell your home. Both scenarios can be...