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Buying a leasehold property? You need to look out for the...

02/09/23

Are you searching for a new home? If, during your search, you come across a leasehold property, how do you know if you should buy it or steer clear...

The Three Reasons Your House Isn't Selling And What To Do...

25/08/23

Are you trying to sell your home? Perhaps after the market in recent years, you were hoping for a quick sale, maybe even a stampede of viewers with...

Is it possible for you to move into your dream home befor...

18/08/23

Are you thinking of selling your home and hoping to move before Christmas this year so that you can spend it in your dream new property? How realis...

3 reasons you are struggling to find a tenant for your re...

04/08/23

Are you seeing the news reports about rising rental prices and huge tenant demand but wondering why your property has sat around without any applic...

Why reducing the price of your property could be a good t...

28/07/23

Once upon a time, reducing the price of your property was considered a terrible thing to do. It made you look desperate, and buyers could take adva...

Are you making these mistakes when trying to sell your pr...

20/07/23

Are you trying to sell your home right now? Make sure you don't make any of these top mistakes that could reduce your chances of selling.

Could this be the magic solution that will help you to se...

13/07/23

If you're about to put your home on the market, you might be considering ways to make a few changes here and there that will help guarantee a sale,...

Landlords, are you charging the correct rent? Top tips to...

07/07/23

The average tenant stays in the same property for around 2 or 3 years. But a lot can change in that time. If you've managed to keep the same tenant...

Will our children ever be able to buy a home of their own?

01/07/23

We have somewhat of an obsession with buying property, getting our foot on the ladder and owning a little house of our own. But with rising living ...

Get your home sold this summer with these top tips

27/06/23

Are you trying to sell your home? Perhaps you have been on the market for a while and are beginning to feel frustrated at the lack of offers? Or ma...

Discover why not having an inventory on your rental prope...

19/06/23

Did you try to cut costs when moving your tenant in, eschewing the option of an inventory? Or perhaps you found the tenant yourself and have never ...

Don't make an offer before asking the estate agent these ...

14/06/23

30 minutes. The length of a sitcom TV show. It is hardly any time at all, and in that short time, we are making life-changing decisions to uproot o...

Ask the right questions when viewing a property

07/06/23

When searching for a new home, most of us will create a shortlist of properties that interest us and arrange to view them. But what should you do a...

Can the interior design choices you make affect the value...

31/05/23

As trends change with the seasons, new styles and colour schemes increase and decrease in popularity. One moment we're all painting our homes white...

When selling a property, is it essential to have printed ...

23/05/23

The purpose of a property brochure is to showcase the property and its features and benefits. This is still important, only now it needs to be onli...

Are you a homeowner with pets and planning to sell your p...

23/05/23

We are a nation of pet lovers, cats, dogs, tortoises, whatever the pet. In fact, 62% of households in the UK have a pet. And, of course, your home ...

What should my credit score look like if I want to buy a ...

17/04/23

Most of us do not think about our credit scores too often. We happily meander through life without giving it a second thought until we make a large...

Another refurbishment completed for April

17/04/23

This property previously achieved £1,250.00 per calendar month. It now achieves £1,600.00 per calendar month - an increase of over 28% in rental in...

Wilbury Road, Hove - property refurbishment

17/04/23

This property previously achieved a rental figure £1050 per calendar month. It has now been let with a tenancy starting in January, achieving £1,35...

What should landlords do if the new tenants don't like th...

11/04/23

When marketing a property for rent, the biggest concerns for most landlords are usually the amount of rent they can earn from the property and the ...

Different rooms found in luxury properties and how you ca...

11/04/23

Different rooms found in luxury properties and how you can add a bit of luxury to your home

Learn why blocking all draughts might be harming your home

01/04/23

During the colder months, we are battening down the hatches against the wintery chill, closing all our doors and windows tight and trying to keep w...

Top things to look out for when you are viewing a property

21/03/23

Buying a new property to live in is an enormous decision. Even so, we will likely spend more time deciding to buy a new sofa or car than a new home.

Quick and cheap ways to increase the value of your home

18/03/23

If you are considering selling your property, you're most likely hoping that the valuations will come in high. Make sure that you get the highest v...

Top tips on how to reduce your energy bills immediately

18/03/23

Energy bills are a hot topic at the moment. Despite the leading energy providers confirming their record profits recently in the multiple millions,...

An unexpected red flag that you need to look out for when...

06/03/23

Are you getting ready to put your property on the market? What should you be looking for in this sales pitch? Are there any red flags you should be...

Thinking of Selling to Release Equity?

06/03/23

Somewhat going hand in hand with downsizing, releasing equity from your property can be a compelling reason to sell. If the value of your home has ...

Find out how to switch estate agents and get your home so...

25/02/23

How often do you switch bank accounts? Or dentists? Or even hairdressers? I expect it's not that often. Most of us have the same bank account we op...

Unexpected costs that you may incur if you decide to buy ...

14/02/23

The property purchasing process can be a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs. Statistically, 30% of agreed property sales will fall through in...

Why are you always told to declutter your home before try...

14/02/23

If you've ever considered moving house before and read blogs about where to start, there is almost always information about decluttering. Why?

The offer you made on your dream home is not accepted - t...

04/02/23

Among the emotion and turmoil involved in buying and selling a property, finding a property you've fallen in love with, only to make an offer and h...

Top things that you should know if you have an empty prop...

28/01/23

What should you do to ensure your property is safe whilst it is empty through the winter months?

Discover the top new trends for property interiors for 2023

21/01/23

Interior design trends change year on year, much like fashion trends. Taking inspiration from all different cultures from all over the world. Looki...

Another refurbishment completed

14/01/23

Top tips to make the most of the new year rush if you are...

20/12/22

If you're planning on waiting until mid-January to put your property on the market, these buyers won't see your house. They might have booked their...

Do Not Disturb - Did you know that you could pause viewin...

17/12/22

Nativity plays, shopping, present wrapping, and staff parties. It's all go in the run-up to Christmas. There is so much going on at this time of ye...

Should you put up your Christmas decorations if you are t...

17/12/22

If you're trying to sell your home, you might wonder what to do around Christmas time. Should you take it off the market for a month or so? Or try ...

How much time does it take out of your diary when you are...

17/12/22

How much time does it actually take to buy a property?

What a landlord can do if the tenant wants to leave durin...

18/11/22

A tenant requesting to leave before the end of the tenancy can cause all kinds of stress. In this article we will share some suggestions of what ca...

Save the Children UK - Christmas Jumper Day 2022

18/11/22

As we were able to raise a good amount for the charity last year we wanted to do the same again this year and we'd love you to get involved!

Top tips to ensure that offers are made by hosting the be...

10/11/22

Top tips to ensure that offers are made by hosting the best viewings on your property

Top tips for keeping your pets calm this bonfire night

03/11/22

As the clocks change and the darkness comes earlier each night, many pet owners begin to feel anxious about the fireworks at the start of November....

First-time buyers - how to get started with buying a home...

24/10/22

If you haven't ever bought a home of your own, it can seem like a very mysterious process. What are you supposed to do? And in what order? How do y...

The number one thing that every household NEEDS to have i...

21/10/22

There's not much more catastrophic than losing your family home. Whether a natural disaster, flooding or a fire, there is never an occasion where t...

Rent Arrears – Top worry for landlords and tenants right now

11/10/22

A survey of 12,000 tenants suggests that over three-quarters are concerned about the impact of the cost of living crisis on their ability to pay re...

What is a redress scheme, and how can they protect you wh...

11/10/22

Looking at estate agents' office windows or their websites, you may have noticed that they proudly state their membership in various governing bodi...

Why is everyone so desperate to get on the property ladde...

20/09/22

The average age to buy your first home in the UK is now 37 years old. But, the average age that people move out of their parents is still the early...

How long does buying a property really take and how can y...

07/09/22

How long does buying a property really take and how can you speed things up?

First-time buyers need to know these key things about dep...

07/09/22

Homeownership is something that the majority of people in the UK strive for. The average age of first-time buyers in the UK in 2007 was 30. But, by...

Instantly increase the value of your home without lifting...

15/08/22

Instantly increase the value of your home without lifting a finger with this top tip - Phil Spencer

What to do if there's an easement on the property you are...

15/08/22

What to do if there's an easement on the property you are trying to buy?

Why is your credit score so important when trying to buy ...

02/08/22

Why is your credit score so important when trying to buy a property, and what to do to improve it

Rental Trends Tracker: Q2 2022

02/08/22

Rents grow at fastest annual rate in 16 years. Average asking rents outside London hit another new record of £1,126 p/m, up 3.5% vs. last quarter a...

Unhappy with your letting agent? Find out why you should ...

02/08/22

Unhappy with your letting agent? Find out why you should switch today

What should you do with your property marketing during th...

18/07/22

What should you do with your property marketing during the summer holiday season?

Discover top staging secrets to showcase your home this s...

11/07/22

We spend lots of our time outdoors during Summer, so when staging a home for sale during the warmer months, it's time to let your outside space sing.

How does property tenure affect you and the search for yo...

04/07/22

If you've been searching for property recently, you may have noticed the property listings now have to note the tenure. Here we will explain the di...

Now is the Best Time to Market Your Property

28/06/22

Sellers need to come to market in next few weeks to maximise their chance of a move by Christmas. The average time to get through conveyancing is n...

Client and Customer Reviews

27/06/22

Hello. We hope you are enjoying our regular blogs and market updates. We hope you don't mind us sharing some of our client and customer reviews tha...

Top reasons that make people decide to sell their home

24/06/22

What makes people decide to move home? It's such a huge life decision to uproot the family, pack up all of your belongings and move to a different ...

Discover these top tips to cut your household bills and t...

17/06/22

We all know that the cost of living is a hot topic right now. Household bills are going up day by day. Many people are struggling with the massive ...

How do you know that the property market is a sellers' ma...

10/06/22

You may have heard estate agents, or even on the news, saying it's a 'seller's market'. But what does that actually mean? How can you tell that it'...

The number 1 reason that all landlords should be looking ...

03/06/22

The number 1 reason that all landlords should be looking to grow their property investment portfolio.

Homes Sold Faster than Ever in Spring Market Frenzy

25/05/22

The price of property coming to market hit a new record high for the 3rd consecutive month. The South East alone has seen and increase of 1.2% over...

For a successful 2022 sale, now’s the time to start plann...

17/12/21

As we approach the end of the year and look ahead to a new season in our lives, we start to make resolutions and goals to make the next year our ye...

15 Crucial Tips Every Tenant Needs To Know

08/12/21

We’ve learned a lot over the years from tenants who wish they had sorted ‘X’ and ‘Y’ to save them the hassle later. In order to pass on the wisdom,...

Investment In Technology For Premium Marketing

28/10/21

We are pleased to share with everyone the new technology we have invested in, and how this can make your property stand out in a now competitive on...

Your ultimate guide to purchasing an investment property

27/10/21

Whether you’re looking to gain monthly profit from a tenant or grow your money in a capital investment, property is still proving to be a fantastic...

3 Fun Activities in Brighton this December

08/12/20

3 Fun Activities in Brighton and Hove this December. 

ESTAS Gold Winner Nominated by Landlords

21/05/19

PHIL SPENCER ANNOUNCES TOP AGENTS IN THE UK JUSTIN LLOYD wins award at The ESTAS, the most prestigious awards in the UK property industry

Right to Rent checks mandatory in England from 1 February...

08/01/16

Right to Rent checks will become mandatory for all adult occupiers with new tenancies in England from 1 February 2016

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