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When you see a property for sale that’s surprisingly affordable, it can be very tempting to put in an offer. But if you see it’s also near a river or on a floodplain, risk of flooding could be the reason for the low price. In this blog, we consider the risks of buying a house on a floodplain and how to sell property that’s flooded in the past. We can give you our thoughts and general guidance, but you should seek specific advice from your conveyancer and other professionals before committing to buying a house on a floodplain.

With an end to tenants’ fees and new regulations imposed on landlords, many people are reconsidering their positions on owning rental property. However, while there are more pressures on landlords now than there have been in the past, we’re still confident that the busy Guildford property market needs landlords and the rental properties they bring with them. Let’s take a closer look.

We love seeing our buyers and tenants move into their new homes and we hope they’ll all be very happy! But something we can’t control is neighbours. Most people are lovely and understand that what they do affects other people’s lives. Unfortunately, a small minority of inconsiderate people make bad neighbours. If you’re unlucky enough to live next door to one, you might need to know how to solve a neighbour dispute. In this blog, we look at how to deal with a situation yourself, and which outside agencies to bring in and when.

“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 a property in a conservation area has many advantages, like having attractive historic features and laws in place to protect the streetscape. However, there are some limitations too – buyers should be aware of what it means to take on a property in a conservation area before they commit. Let’s take a closer look.

Approximately 1% of Surrey homes are standing empty. This situation generates a range of problems for the Surrey property market, but did you know it can create problems for the owners of these properties too? In this blog, we look at the reasons behind properties standing empty, why it’s a problem and what you can do if you’re the legal owner of a vacant property.

Why move to Guildford? Because it’s lovely! But of course we’d say that – we’re Guildford-based estate agents and we love promoting the area. Guildford is also a great choice because it has good transport links, good schools and you get quite a lot of space for your money. Let’s take a closer look.

There are no two ways about it – a property near a good school will fetch a higher price than one that isn’t. This is good news if you’re selling, and an important consideration if you’re saving to buy a family home. In this blog, we look at how much more a property can command if it’s near a school and whether an amazing house is better than being near a good school. We also look at where to find school information, and whether you can still get your children into a good school even if your new home isn’t very close.

Buying a house on a private road has many implications. As well as the pros and cons of properties on private roads, buying one can mean more issues for your conveyancer or solicitors to look into. In this blog, we look at what we mean by a private road, why properties on private roads appeal to buyers and what potential pitfalls you should be aware of too.

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.