This three-minute read looks at the property-related issues that arise after a relationship breaks down. A survey of 2,000 Brits found that there’s only one thing more stressful than getting divorced – and that’s moving home.* Spare a thought then for people who sell their home when their long-term relationship ends. They find themselves dealing with two of life’s most challenging...
In this two-minute read, we look at the implications of selling a buy-to-let property. If you’re a landlord looking to downsize your property portfolio, you may be thinking about selling one or more of your buy-to-let properties. This process isn’t always as straightforward as a regular property sale, so we’ve pulled together some FAQs to think about. Who should I sell my property to? To...
In this two-minute read, we look at some of the scams targeting Christmas shoppers in Ringwood and the New Forest and how to avoid them. Which classic festive song opens with the line, “It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid.”? Easy, eh? It’s Band Aid’s “Do They Know it’s Christmas?”. And while no one should be scared during the festive season, we should all be aware of one...
In this two-minute read, we look at reasons why a property may be classified as unmortgageable. Selling a property can be tricky at the best of times, but when a property is deemed unmortgageable things can get complicated. ‘Unmortgageable’ means lenders won’t allow a potential buyer to borrow the money they need to buy a property. For many sellers, this can be a knockout blow and can...
In this two-minute read, we look at a question we often get asked at Fells New Forest Property around the question of whether being granted planning permission adds value to a property? The quick answer to this is nearly always a yes. Here are four ways being granted planning permission can add value to your property. Lofty ambitions – Adding an extra bedroom A loft conversion that adds an...
In this two-minute read, we look at three remote communities that have long embraced sustainable living. With the interest raised by the COP26 summit highlighting the desperate need to cut carbon emissions, housing sustainability has become a hot topic. In the UK, there’s been lots of talk about using new technology to help reduce our carbon footprint. Given the average UK household emits 2.7 tonnes...
Fells New Forest Property has been independently identified as one of the top estate agents in the country and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide. The Best Estate Agent Guide is a website that provides an independent reference source for sellers and landlords, who can search for the best sales and lettings agency offices in their areas. The website is compiled by Property Academy (an...
In this two-minute read, we look at why getting the marketing material for your property sale finalised now is a savvy move. There’s one day of the year when the stars align for sellers in Ringwood and the New Forest, and it’s not too far off. If you’re planning on selling up anytime soon, you’d be mad not to capitalise on this opportunity. Keep reading to find out more. Behold the Boxing...
In this two-minute read, we analyse what the most popular home improvement trends tell us about the market. The pandemic didn’t just trigger an exodus of city slickers moving to the country, it also kick-started a multi-billion-pound home renovation boom. UK property owners spent £110 billion on home improvements* last year – a 30% increase year-on-year. While some people kept things simple by...
A two-minute read. The summer holidays have ended. The kids are back to school, and the distractions of Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics have gone. What have we got to look forward to? Easy, Christmas. Yes, we know it seems a long way off, but if you’re thinking of celebrating it in a new home, it’s time to get things sorted. Here’s why. Recent research from one of the most respected...