When embarking on the substantial investment of buying a home, it’s crucial to ensure that your purchase is sound and worthwhile. This is where house surveys come into play, offering a detailed inspection of the property’s condition before you commit to the purchase. In the UK, the dynamics of who organises and pays for these […]

Here are 7 Vital Points Empty Nesters Should Keep in Mind Before Selling Their Stratford-upon-Avon Home for Sale! Evaluate Your Current Needs: Take stock of your lifestyle and assess how your requirements have changed since your children left the nest. Consider factors like space, maintenance, and accessibility that will shape your ideal downsized Stratford home. […]

Don’t get your fingers burnt when buying your Stratford-upon-Avon first home Embarking on the journey of buying your first home can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be filled with costly mistakes. With proper planning and a few precautions, you can avoid the common pitfalls that many first-time buyers encounter. Here are six mistakes […]

When considering the value of a property prior to putting it on the market, many vendors understandably look at the asking price of other properties currently on the market locally, and draw pricing conclusions based on this research.   Whilst this is not an unreasonable way of determining value, there are some traps for which […]

How to turn the ‘C’ word into a positive, when it comes to moving Many people whose property is on the market now would ideally like to move by Christmas, yet only those who are prepared to price realistically to reflect the current market are likely to be successful.     Buyers who are currently […]

  When looking for a property, it is natural to want to see as many as possible before making the "right" choice and common sense dictates that you should view a handful of alternatives before buying.   Our job as professional estate agents is to help you arrive at a decision that’s right for you, […]

Today I’m going to be sharing with you my number one tip for buying your next house – Always speak to a mortgage consultant BEFORE you start looking at properties. Here’s why, the single most important thing to do before you start viewing houses is to make sure you’ve got your finances in place. Obviously it’s really exciting to […]

Most estate agents make similar claims about their ability to secure the highest possible price, in the shortest possible time, with the least possible inconvenience.   These things are easy to say, although in reality many agents do not always find them easy to deliver. Indeed, such claims set a level of expectation that can […]

If your property is currently on the market, it may be tempting to assume that your agent is in full control of the situation, and that sooner or later a buyer will materialise. But don’t be so sure! Sometimes an agent will take the same view and simply sit in hope, having apparently exhausted their […]

Many properties in the Stratford area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them.  So when selling yours, it is most important that your estate agent has a thorough understanding  not only of your property, but also of the needs and preferences of every buyer who views it.     It is […]