Sales

There is so much conflicting opinion around at the moment in respect of the property market, ranging from Armaggedon to a year of flat lining in prices in 2023. So what is the reality for SK8 and SK3? Our very latest Cheadle property market update, picks the bones out of all the commentary and looks at the facts and reality of where the local market is heading.

A recent poll amongst home buyers showed that the bathroom was second only to the kitchen in terms of importance to them, so it is very important to make the most out of your bathroom when you come to sell and at very least ensure it is clean and sparkling for viewings!

The majority of homeowners and prospective movers will have a mortgage as part of their property plans, therefore it’s important to keep tabs on both interest and mortgage rates. In August 2022, the Bank of England increased the interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 1.75% – the biggest increase in 27 years. 

The Kitchen is the hub of most homes these days and its importance to buyers can therefore not be underestimated. Therefore, we have put together four dishy tips to make your Kitchen irrestible to buyers when selling.

Soaring energy bills are something that none of us can ignore at the moment and the cost-of-living crisis is expected to worsen this winter. So, can their be a dual benefit to making your Cheadle home greener?

Our latest in depth look at what is happening in the Cheadle and surrounding property market, property price trends, what properties are hot and which are not! and what are buyers doing as the cost of living crisis bites and interest rates rise again. If you are contemplating a move, you will not want to miss the most comprehensive look at the local housing market available.

We use the expression ‘first impressions count’ for good reason and potential buyers faced with an exterior that’s cracked, flaking and grubby will make quick assumptions about your property.

It won’t have escaped your notice that outside space on its own is one of the best ‘added value’ aspects of property, with a well-kept garden widely believed to add between 10% and 20% to a home’s value. 

The written media are suggesting a property market crash, the spiralling pressure on household budgets and rising interest rates are expected to take their toll, yet the housing market in SK8 and SK3 remains resillient. But for how much longer? read our latest analysis of the Cheadle Property Market.

The decision to sell your home can be for a variety of reasons: it could be something that you have been considering for some time, a snap decision or one you have come to due to a change in circumstances. Often there can be financial and emotional factors behind such a move, yet you may still be unsure whether to take the leap. How do you know if the time is right? Here are five common signs that it might be time to sell your home.

Whether the property market is running hot or cooling down with the seasonal shift, buyers will always have a vision of what they want their next home to be – and your property for sale might be full of off-putting aspects.

The housing market has remained incredibly resillient in the face of a mounting cost of living crisis. But with interest rates widely expected to go up again this week, we consider whether the market is reaching tipping point.