How to Prepare Your Home for Sale in 2025: What Buyers Expect Now
The statistics are compelling. 19% of sellers’ agents reported a 1% to 5% increase in offer prices for staged homes, and nearly half observed staging reduced time on market. Most commonly staged rooms: The housing market in 2025 has shifted. Buyers are more selective, inventory has increased, and properties need to work harder to stand […]
Autumn Budget 2025 Predictions: What Could Change for Home Buyers & Sellers
If you’re a landlord, the Budget predictions make for particularly uncertain reading. One of the most significant rumours is that the Treasury is considering charging National Insurance on rental income, which could raise an extra £2 billion to £3 billion annually. Landlords earning between £50,000 and £70,000 in rental income could face an extra £1,000 […]
Should You Sell Now, or Wait? Timing Your Sale in a Slowing Market
The UK property market in 2025 has been a tale of two halves. After a strong finish to 2024, growth has cooled considerably, leaving many homeowners wondering whether now is the right time to sell or if they should wait for better conditions ahead. It’s a question that doesn’t have a simple answer. The decision […]
What Should I Ask When Viewing a Property to Rent?
Viewing a rental property for the first time is exciting, but it’s easy to get swept up in the moment and forget to ask the important questions. After over 30 years helping tenants across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire find their perfect rental homes, we’ve seen how the right questions at viewing stage can make all […]
Tips for Selling Your Home Fast After Divorce or Bereavement
Going through a divorce or dealing with the loss of a loved one is emotionally challenging enough without the added stress of selling your home. During these difficult periods, you need a quick, straightforward sale that allows you to move forward with your life. To sell your home fast after divorce or bereavement, price competitively […]
How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale
Selling your home can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re competing with dozens of other properties in today’s market. The good news? A well-staged home typically sells 73% faster than an unstaged one, according to the National Association of Realtors. Home staging involves decluttering, depersonalising, and strategically arranging your property to appeal to the widest range […]
How Much Does It Cost to Sell Your House Quickly?
Life rarely follows the timeline we plan. Sometimes you need to sell your house in weeks rather than months, and the question isn’t whether it’s possible – it’s what it’s going to cost you. Quick house sales typically run between 3-15% of your property’s value in total costs and price reductions. The wide range depends […]
Mistakes That Stop You From Selling Your Home Quickly
We’ve all heard the horror stories. A friend’s house that sat on the market for eight months. A colleague who had to drop their asking price three times. The neighbour who’s still showing viewers around after six months with no serious offers. Selling your home doesn’t always have to be so stressful. The biggest mistakes […]
How to Sell a House Fast ‘As Is’ (No Repairs Needed)
You’ve inherited a property that needs thousands of pounds worth of work, or you’re facing a job relocation with just weeks to move. Perhaps you’ve looked at that leaky roof or outdated kitchen and thought “I simply can’t afford to fix this right now.” If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many homeowners […]
Best Ways to Sell Your House Fast for Cash
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them. Maybe you’ve landed your dream job in another city, need to relocate quickly for family reasons, or are facing financial pressures that mean you simply can’t wait months for a traditional house sale. Whatever your situation, you’re probably feeling the stress of needing […]