10 Tips for Hosting Christmas Dinner
Jennifer Jameson
With the festive season fast approaching we are all very excited and nervous at the same time. There are so many things to arrange and expenses to account for, such as presents, the festive meal, party attire, winter holidays, childcare and, in addition, we still …
The Market Place This Winter
The continued uncertainty surrounding the Brexit decision is impacting on buyer confidence and with a changing timetable the activity levels have fluctuated a great deal this year, outside of normal seasonal trends. The impact is felt mostly in the upper sector of the sales market …
First-time buyer sales remain positive
First-time buyer sales remain positive As uncertainty is set to continue across the country until at least the end of the year, the property sector is just one of many in the country which has felt the impact. However, to dispel some of the doom …
Selling in the Winter
If you are planning to sell your home during the colder months, we have some advice to help you attract the right buyer. The days are shorter, the weather is cold and wet, the garden can be a bit bleak. But in the winter months …
Selecting The Right Survey
When buying a property, especially if it is your first property purchase, you may be unsure whether you need an independent survey, or which survey is appropriate. We offer our buyers guidance and advice on these matters, we understand that when spending such a large …
Property Market Autumn 2019
Looking at the property market for Autumn 2019, in Altrincham we’ve seen a slightly lower number of property transactions than in 2018. However, this has affected certain types of property more than others. We’ve also witnessed a noticeable change in seasonal trends, which have varied …
The hidden costs of moving
Buying a home and moving is stressful enough (although we do try to ease the burden). And then there are the ‘hidden costs of moving’ to consider. Yes, it’s all very well putting together a budget for your deposit and stamp duty costs (if applicable), …
Key Housing Reforms for Boris’ time in Power
David Cox, the CE of ARLA Propertymark has suggested housing reforms which the new Government may wish to consider. As follows, Tax Incentives to attract new landlords. Landlords and property investors are wincing under the pressure of additional taxes and costs they must cover. These …
Overview of the UK housing market in June: More sales, more instructions and higher house prices, according to RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ monthly housing report shows that the housing market is doing incredibly well after the EU Referendum, with June sale’s figures been the highest since January 2019! A rising number of sales, new instructions and stabilised prices, are the main …
Is it time to downsize your home?
The family home is a place to be treasured. You worked hard to save for it, repair it and furnish it, and it holds precious memories too. The walls have seen the children grow and leave home. They (and you) have witnessed the happy times, …
