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 […]

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 […]

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