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“How do I know which offer to accept” is becoming something of a frequently asked question. Houses and flats in Surrey are always in demand, and we’re seeing an increasing number of sellers receive multiple offers for their properties. In this blog, we look at which offer you should accept, why the highest offer might not be the best offer, and the etiquette of gazumping.

Buying and selling properties can be a stressful process. Taking a holiday and getting away from it all can have a strong appeal! But there are downsides too, like managing the sale remotely and not being on-hand to provide paperwork and answer questions. Houses are put on the market for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes we don’t have a choice about when we sell and have to put property on the market even when we have other commitments. In this blog, we explore the pros and cons of going on holiday while your house is on the market.

What is stamp duty? Stamp duty is a tax paid by buyers when they buy property. The tax is paid on top of what you paid for the house or flat, so it’s important to understand so you can add it to your budget. Let’s take a closer look at what stamp duty is, how much you’ll pay and when you’ll have to pay it.

If you have property to sell, it’s always worth considering an independent estate agent instead of one of the big high street names. Cobbles is an independent agent – we love the freedom it gives us to provide the best possible service to our property vendors. Here are some of the advantages of working with an independent agent when you sell property in Guildford:

“How long does it take to sell a house?” is a common question that sellers ask. In fact, different stages of the house buying process take different lengths of time. In this blog, we’ll explore how long each stage takes on average, and what you can do to keep the process running smoothly.

When it comes to selling property in Guildford, it’s worth remembering that many people move out to Surrey in search of more space. Equally, a house with a garden will nearly always fetch a higher price than a similar one with no garden. For this reason, properties with gardens are always popular and wise sellers make the most of their gardens when they’re preparing to put their homes on the market. In this blog, we look at quick fixes for your garden when it’s time to sell – we’ll take the seasons into account as well.

A 2022 survey by an estate agency chain revealed that location plays a part in 85% of house sales. With these kinds of figures reflecting property selling trends, we can all see that a home’s location is not something to ignore. In this blog, we look at why location matters, and how sellers can make the most of location when they’re selling property.

Property staging is the art of making your home appeal to a wide variety of buyers. It’s an important part of selling a property or attracting a tenant – the home’s new occupants will want to imagine what it would be like to actually live there. In this blog, we take a closer look at property staging (also called home staging) and share a few of our top tips!

If you’re buying property, you’ll probably have heard about chains and maybe seen some houses advertised as “chain-free properties.” But what does this mean, and why does it matter when you’re choosing your next home?

Viewing a house or flat is exciting – you could be visiting your forever home for the first time! While viewing potential homes can be fun, it’s important to keep a level head and consider the bad points as well as the good ones. Above all, you should ask your estate agent questions about the property. If you find out something that proves to be a deal breaker, it’s better to know immediately. If you wait until the conveyancing process, you could find yourself having to pull out after you’ve already spent money on the survey. On balance, it’s better not to make an offer at all than to pull out of the purchase. In this blog, we share our eight questions to ask when viewing a property.