House pricing mistake
Scenario —You set a high initial asking price (above ‘Market Value’) in the hope it attracts a high offer. —No one makes you an offer so you sit and wait —While you sit and wait, your overpriced home helps make more competitively priced property look better value for money – you actually help others to sell […]
Loft Conversions, is it worth it?
A question I was asked this week on a valuation, and one I have been asked many a time. Firstly, if the return on your investment is your main concern, not all home improvements are created equal and it will depend on the location of your home and the quality of work. If you have […]
Tips for moving this Autumn?
1. Have a good old clear out – inside and out Since your last spring clean (if you did one!), summer has probably seen lots of comings and goings bringing in dirt from outside. Not only that but the change of season has probably meant the shoe pile in the hallway has grown bigger than […]
Capital gains Tax
What is Capital Gains Tax? Capital gains tax is the tax you must pay on any profit (gain) you make when you sell a property that is not your main home. Your gain is the difference between what you paid for the property and the amount you later sell it for. You are also liable […]
Rookie property investing mistakes!
1: Not Buying below Market Value You may have heard me before, you make your money when you buy, not when you sell. Sticking to the basics is important. to refresh our minds with the fundamentals. Warren Buffett has stuck to them for 50 years. Most investors are in the business of finding motivated or […]
Planning permission
While there are many tips for getting the most out of your sale, adding planning permission might just be the best industry secret.-Not only can it make a significant impact on your house price, but it is also a relatively cheap and painless process *if you are patient ( 𝚜𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚒𝚕 ) Adding planning permission […]
Squirrels, Llangollen, LL20 8SP
Squirrels guest house is situated in one of Denbighshire’s areas of outstanding natural beauty Llangollen, a truly idyllic part of the county, offering local boutique shops, bistro restaurants, and a famous heritage railway museum. The property is situated within a short walk of Llangollen’s famous bridge The property itself is a highly desirable victorian period home, This truly stunning seven, seven-bathroom home […]
Who is best to carry out viewings?
So, who should show viewers around your house? Some local estate agents will tell you that you are the best person to show people around your own home. (“After all, you know your home better than anyone”.) Whilst other agents (me for one) feel they should accompany every viewer where possible. I have found that […]
Preparing your home for marketing.
To achieve the best property photographs, it is necessary to do a little preparation in advance of our professional photographer’s visit. There will be limited time for tidying on the day and photographers have been asked to move or touch a minimal numbers of items when preparing for a shot. It pays to declutter and […]
External improvements
How to update the exterior of your home? Updates to the exterior of your home can help to keep it in good condition and enhance its appearance. Changes to the exterior finish, paint colour and even your front door can boost the kerb appeal and enjoyment of your home. We look at the best ways […]
