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The house you’re selling was once the house you loved. Perhaps you still do! When you’re selling property, it’s a good idea to think of what made you fall in love with it as it might well have appeal to the next buyer too. Think about what features would make your house stand out from the crowd and be sure to make the most of them when it’s time to sell.

Buying property is always a big commitment, and getting onto the property ladder can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, with careful planning and a good understanding of the process, it is possible to buy your own property and invest in your future. In this blog, we look at what you need to know before you buy your first home.

There is so much to do when you’re selling a house. As well as clearing out and packing up, there is also the paperwork to complete. This includes the TA10 form, also known as the Fixtures and Fittings form. While it may sound like a minor part of the conveyancing process, if you neglect it then it can cause all kinds of hold ups. In this blog, we look at why the TA10 form matters, and how to get it right so you don’t hold up the sale of your house or flat.

If you’re moving house and you have a lot of stuff, storage units can seem like a great solution. You can pay to store what you can’t fit into your home, or clear out your house before you put it on the market. However, storage units are not a cheap solution – think carefully before you commit. In this blog, we look at the pros and cons of storage units and how to get the best value if you decide to rent one.

There are a number of reasons why you might find yourself selling a property that has planning permission. Sometimes the work proved to be beyond the budget, or you might have decided to move house rather than try to make changes to your old one. You might even apply just to make your property more appealing to buyers. However the situation came about, selling a property with approved planning permission has many benefits. Let’s take a closer look.

An energy performance certificate (EPC) sets out your property’s energy rating, and gives buyers or tenants and indication of how energy efficient the property is and how much energy bills are likely to cost. It’s a legal requirement, but it’s good practice too. In this blog, we take a closer look at energy performance certificates, including why they’re important and how to get yours.

Lockdown saw many UK employees working from home, and businesses noticed some unexpected benefits. Now that many employees continue either working from home full-time, or dividing their time between home and the workplace, it’s easy to see why home offices have become such an important trend in house-buying. With a home office and an internet connection, you can work from anywhere in the world.

Before you commit to buying a house, there are many considerations to make. It might seem like your dream home now, but will you still love it when the weather changes or it needs a bit of maintenance? Many houses have at least one flat roof, even if it’s over the garage. It’s a good idea to consider the pros and cons of buying a property which includes a flat roof – you might want to tap into the potential or prepare yourself for the drawbacks! In this blog, we look at the pros and cons of flat roofs.

If you’re doing your research before you buy a house, the question of surveys has probably come up. Surveys check the quality of the building itself, giving you – and your mortgage lender! – peace of mind. We answer some of the frequently asked questions about house surveys:

One of the effects of the pandemic is that it’s made us think more about where and how we live. Many of us now wish our properties were larger – we might be looking for home office space, privacy for our teenagers, or an annexe for a vulnerable relative. There are two possible solutions to this problem: extend the home we’re living in, or move to a new one. In this blog, we weigh up the options and help home-owners decide on the best approach.