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Whether you are buying or selling, moving home is rarely a stress free event.  You’re packing up everything you own and moving it into a property you’ve only been in a handful of times…if you don’t find that stressful then you are definitely in the minority! We’ve pulled together lots of articles so far to…

So far this year, the UK housing market has seen pretty healthy growth.  Research has shown that this has largely been driven by the surge in first-time buyer activity. The influx of interest from the first-time buyer market helped to combat the reduced buy-to-let activity that 2016 has seen.  After the additional 3% stamp duty…

Last time we explained the EPC ratings on your home report.  Many homeowners worry about this score as often there is very little you can do to improve it.  For instance, if your house is a mid-terrace it will get a higher score than a detached house for heat loss – but that’s not something…

Ever wondered what all that blurb about Energy means on a home report?  Well, an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) shows the potential and current energy ratings of a property – known as SAP Ratings. A SAP rating means Standard Assessment Procedure. SAP charts are divided in to seven bands that range from A to G…

When you are showing a potential buyer around your home, your job is to highlight your home’s strengths.  You can’t always guess what’s important to that particular person or family, so we’ve pulled together a list of trends that we have seen buyers asking about this year so far.  Your home may not have all…

When the ‘hard part’ of buying, or renting a new property is over and you have a moving in date, you are suddenly faced with a whole new set of challenges! Clearing out, packing and ultimately planning how you’ll get your precious things from one place to another. Everyone is different, and you’ll know whether…

Since December 1st, young buyers have been able to open a new type of ISA, receiving a tax-free cash boost from the government of up to £6,000 for couples or £3,000 per person to help them get on the property ladder. The tax-free accounts are for those saving for a deposit on a property, with the…

If you view several houses a week in the hunt for your dream home, it can be easy to get lost in the search and forget the details. By setting your priorities early on, you can reduce the stress and feel like you have a handle on the process. Here are a few tips to…

Scottish house prices are set to continue to rise in February and March as supply fails to meet demand, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Throughout 2015 the chartered surveyors reported almost continual growth in prices and this continued in December and January. The latest RICS UK Residential…

It’s that time of year where people are planning new adventures and making new plans and for many, the most significant plan for the year ahead will be selling their existing property and finding a new home. Here are our Top Tips for selling your home this winter: Turn up the Heat Make sure your…