Spring is firmly upon us, which typically sees a big peak of buyers viewing properties, negotiating, and moving home. But the coronavirus outbreak—with its quarantine measures and economic uncertainties has many buyers pondering: Should I buy a home now, or wait? I’m here to give you some guidance and tips through this confusing time. When it comes […]
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, […]
Grand ‘Grotto’ Designs Thank you for taking part in our Christmas card competition. Edwards want to create some festive fun for the children of Stratford upon Avon and are excited to see the designs! Your challenge After eating too many mince pies Santa Claus and his friends need a bigger grotto. We don’t have anything […]
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 […]
The latest research* suggests that over 1.4 million over-65s will consider downsizing in the next five years with 1 in 10 of these doing so in order to raise funds in retirement – at an average of £62,000. But for many either the finances don’t add up or there are not enough suitable homes available. […]
We British love a royal wedding! The unifying effect of such an event as this weekend’s, in which millions of people are interested (ok, not everyone of course) usually generates a feel good factor that spreads throughout the economy. This wedding is no different and it comes at a time when the public is slightly […]
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 […]
