Monthly Archives: July 2019

Selling a House at Auction Vs a Private Sale

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There are more ways than ever to sell your home than ever before. From privately selling your home yourself or via an estate agent, to putting it up for sale via auction being the main options, it’s hard to know which one is right for you and your circumstances. This guide will help you understand the difference between selling a house at auction vs a private sale, in order to find out about the best strategy to sell your home. Table of Contents: What is the difference between selling a house at auction vs a private sale? The pros and […]

A Guide to Identifying Japanese Knotweed

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‘Fallopia Japonica‘ – more commonly known as Japanese knotweed – is the most common form of knotweed found in the UK. It is highly invasive and grows aggressively from year-to-year – during the summer months it is known to produce stems up to 3m tall (10ft). But it is the roots that cause the biggest problem, as the plant develops an extensive network of underground stems (rhizomes), which can break through hard surfaces such as concrete and tarmac, spelling disaster for any buildings in close proximity – particularly when it comes to selling. This guide will help you to identify Japanese […]

The Benefits of Downsizing to a Smaller Home

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There are a number of reasons to consider downsizing to a smaller home. Most of the time, downsizing – or “rightsizing” – is triggered by children flying the nest, leaving parents with more room than they need or can manage. Other reasons for looking to downsize home include releasing cash or equity tied up in a property, in order to increase their finances. This may be due to helping children to pay for university fees, or even giving children a hand when putting down a deposit on their first home, for example. However, one of the most popular reasons for […]

What to Do if Your Estate Agent is Not Performing

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If you are beginning to think that your estate agent is not performing, you may be wondering whether it’s time to change estate agents – especially when you’re trying to sell your house as quickly as possible. It should ring alarm bells if your estate agent continuously keeps making excuses about why your home may be failing to sell, as well as making excuses to your potential buyers. However much you may want to change estate agency because your estate agent is not performing, you should carefully consider your decision. After all, you will still be liable for estate agent […]