In this two-minute read, we unwrap the staggering statistics and reasons which make Boxing Day more than just a time for food, family and friends. Picture the scene -It’s the afternoon after the night before. It’s Boxing Day. The presents are all open, the wrapping all recycled, visitors entertained and time for a bit of festive telly. Or is it? December 26 is traditionally a time when people relax...
In this two-minute read, we explain why the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday has cybercriminals rubbing their hands with glee. And we reveal four ways you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. Dental floss, microwave ovens and traffic lights are just a few inventions that America has given the world. Our cousins across the pond have also given us Black Friday where businesses heavily discount...
In this two-minute read, we explore ways we can all reduce the amount of plastic we use this festive period. And we’ve got a cracker of an idea for you to swap bad jokes for something to treasure. If it’s too early for some people to mention the C-word, it’s the perfect time to discuss the P-word – Plastic. Plastic is something that is at the top of any sustainable Santa’s naughty...
In this two-minute read, we pull back the covers to see why the property market in Ringwood has insomnia and discover that’s no bad thing for local property owners. PLUS, three bonus tips on getting a good night’s sleep. The floor to ceiling coverage of the General Election may have you dozing off. The seemingly never-ending story called Brexit might be sending you off to sleep. And with Christmas...
When you’re thinking about moving home, asking the question ‘how much can I sell my property for?’ is probably top of the list. Many factors can influence the value of your home; there are logical facts and figures, and then there are emotional and personal influences on your prospective buyers. As your estate agent, it’s essential that we consider all of these when selling your home...
Before you embark on the adventure of finding a perfect property, simplify the process by doing some research and establishing exactly what you want (and need) from your new home. Here are our 10 tips for finding your perfect home: Get your mortgage agreed in principle Knowing what your budget is before you start looking saves time wasting and disappointment. You will know exactly...
If you are thinking about moving home, then follow these 6 steps for getting your property ready to sell. 1. Get another perspective Ask a friend or a relative to look at your house as if they were a potential buyer and ask them to be brutally honest. What are their first impressions? What do they like about the property? Is there anything that could be improved? Use their feedback to create a...
Tips to help sell your house Whatever time of the year you choose to put your house on the market, you will always face some competition. The following simple tips to help sell your house will help make your property more attractive for buyers to select your house above all the others they have seen to be their new home. Put a Smile on the Face of Your House Remember that the first thing a...
New Forest house prices - What’s yours worth? New Forest house prices have followed an upward curve for quite some time now, and according to a study published by Santander this looks set to continue. The study states that average house prices will more than double over the next 15 years, with the average house price rising from today’s £283,565 to £349,300 by the end of this decade, and...
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...