Home Improvements for Energy Efficiency
What are the best home improvements for energy efficiency? With recent statistics showing that energy-efficient homes attract more buyers, we thought we’d take a look. We explore some of the home upgrades you can make to improve your property’s energy efficiency. Whether you do it …
Key Takeaways from the Spring Budget 2024
Focusing specifically on property matters, we take a look at the key takeaways from the Spring Budget 2024. Delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on the 6th of March, it’s been met with disappointment by those in the property industry. It’s felt there have been missed …
All about ‘Gazundering’
Move over Gazumping – we’re here to tell you all about Gazundering. Yes, it’s another new term for house sellers to be aware of. So, what is it? How can you avoid it, and how does it differ from Gazumping? Read on to find out …
30 Year Mortgages
New published figures show an increase in 30 year mortgages. We take a closer look at them and the latest figures around their growth. We also consider why they are popular and discuss what’s good – and bad – about 30 year mortgages. Find out …
Top care tips for your home this winter
You might be wondering why we as estate agents are giving you care tips for your home this winter? Well, we consider taking good care of your home important. Especially if one day you will be selling it or letting it out. And at this …
Will we see mortgage rates below 4% any time soon?
Will we see mortgage rates fall below 4% any time soon? There could be light at the end of the tunnel as a dramatic drop in inflation announced last week could mean the end of the rate increases experienced over the past two years. About …
What we know about Altrincham property prices
As local Altrincham estate agents, we make sure we know about Altrincham property prices. In fact, we invest in a data tool so that we can be accurate with the property valuations we do. But this information also keeps us informed about Altrincham property prices …
Fabulous front doors
When it comes to property sales, front doors matter. We explain why this is the case, share tips on creating a fabulous front door and reveal more about our sponsorship of a local school’s front door wreath making event happening in November. It’s all here… …
U-turn on the EPC for Landlords
Last week, the government confirmed a U-turn on the EPC for landlords, scrapping the former proposals. Many of you will recall the confirmed push back of the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars by another five years. But the government also decided …
Fixtures and Fittings when Selling a Property
Let’s discuss and make clear about fixtures and fittings when selling a property. There is sometimes some confusion around the two. So, what is a fixture? What is a fitting? And what in your home falls into which category? From there is the need for …