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Whether you have plans for a move in 2022 or not, your home is a place where you relax, recharge, spend time with loved ones, and we think it deserves a pamper or two along the way. That’s why Joe, Patrick and Maurice at Maurice Kilbride Estate Agents have come up with four New Year’s resolutions to refresh your Cheadle home in 2022.

After staying the same for the last three years, the Bank of England decided to use its December 2021 meeting to start raising the interest rate from its record low of 0.10%. The widely predicted move comes as inflation continues to rise – something monetary policy makers hope to stop.

Kevin!! Most people will know the iconic Christmas film “Home Alone” where a little boy gets left behind by his family at Christmas as they go on holiday. But being alone at Christmas means many things to different people and it can also be extremely stressful and lonely for some. Here in our festive blog for Christmas we look at how we can ensure nobody should be lonely at this time of the year.

Much has been written about the current stock shortage in the UK residential property market but in this article, we roll the trend forward and ask when the whole thing could grind to a halt could if there is nothing left to sell. The property market is not a rational or efficient market by any stretch of the imagination, there are many outside factors which effect it, but moreover, the compelling fact that we all need a roof over our heads should not allow for that.

If you’re a first-time buyer, putting down a deposit is part and parcel of purchasing your first home. We all know the bigger the deposit the better but how can buying novices save effectively in 2022?

You may have plans to be driving to a new home this Christmas -those of a certain vintage will see what we did there! and, with it being only days away, the idea of moving at this most stressful time of year may have you starting to lose your cool. Not only do you have a whole house to transport from one place to another, you also have presents, decorations, possible celebrations, and a Christmas dinner to throw into the mix.

Many people will be thinking about a move in the New Year, but you could steal a march on the competition by at least having your property on the market over the festive period, when there is a huge spike in buyer activity on the property portals. Here in our latest blog are 7 reasons why having your property on the market now could give you a huge advantage ahead of your next move.

With sellers set to enjoy multiple viewings and offers on their properties, being a ‘power buyer’ in 2022 will be crucial. This means presenting yourself as the stand-out, most bank-able purchaser…

For those who like to follow the trends in demand, supply and prices in the SK8, SK3 and M22 area, you will love our latest Property Market Update for November 2021 and we also look ahead to the outlook for the market in 2022

If you are thinking of selling your home in the New Year, it might be a good time to prepare your marketing now and ensure the property is showing online over the festive period, especially between Christmas and New Year, which is the busiest period of the year for traffic on Rightmove. However, we do not have to disturb your Christmas with viewings until the New Year. Read more to find out how you can enjoy the best of both worlds this Christmas.

When looking at houses and flats for sale, today’s buyers are craving good storage and they’re willing to pay extra for the privilege. Of those questioned, 84% said adequate storage space was a must when looking for a new home.

The Bank of England Monetary Committee met last week and despite many financial experts expecting it to put up interest rates, they resisted, at least for now! but most expect this to be only a temporary stay of execution! So if you have a mortgage or are considering buying a property, what should you do now? Our new blog looks at the options available to you.