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Outbuildings and value
Whether you already have outbuildings as part of your property, or you’re thinking of adding one, you’re maybe wondering how much value an outbuilding adds to your home. In this blog, we’ll explain what an outbuilding is, look at issues like planning permission and explore five kinds of outbuilding and how much value each could […]
A Brief Guide to Probate
Probate and a property sale When selling a property left behind by a relative, probate is often involved. But what is it? It’s the formal permission needed to deal with someone’s estate, basically their property, money, and possessions, when they die. If you are named in the deceased person’s will as an executor, you can […]
Exposure marketing or Proactive marketing?
A quick video in regards to marketing methods adopted by estate agents.
Damp, mould & condensation
Condensation, damp & mould No one wants to live in a damp home. Damp can cause mould on walls and furniture and cause wooden window frames to rot. It’s also unhealthy. Some dampness is caused by condensation. This can lead to a growth in a mould that appears as a cloud of little black dots. […]
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 […]