Sales

Cheadle’s housing market has shifted—homes are sitting longer, prices are slipping, and sellers are feeling the pressure. Discover why the old selling strategies aren’t working and what you must do now to stand out, sell faster, and protect your home’s value.

If you’re thinking of selling your home, last night’s BBC Panorama should give you pause for thought. It uncovered how some of the biggest names in estate agency are deliberately misleading sellers with inflated valuations and using illegal pressure tactics on buyers. These practices don’t just damage trust, they cost people time, money, and peace of mind. In this blog, Maurice Kilbride shares his personal reaction to the programme — and why now, more than ever, who you choose to sell your home really does matter.

The unassailable attractiveness of property as a money-making asset persists. While passive appreciation still exists – that’s when homes gradually increase in value with nothing more than time – homeowners are looking at adding values in other ways.

Are house prices really rising in Cheadle? And is now a good time to sell or buy in SK8 or SK3? Our latest market update for July reveals where prices are heading, which property types are selling fastest, and why SK3 is quietly outperforming much of the region. We also uncover what's happening behind the headlines on the Renters Reform Bill and what rising stock levels mean for sellers. Whether you're thinking of selling, letting, or just staying informed — this is essential reading for anyone navigating the local property market right now.

Selling in a price-sensitive market isn't about slashing your asking price; it's about strategy, presentation, and understanding buyer psychology. With the right pricing, a well prepared property, and a responsive approach, you can achieve a successful sale, even in a competitive landscape. If you are thinking about selling or currently on the market and struggling to find a buyer, read our latest blog.

Despite how morbid it feels, deciding what happens to a property you own when you die is something you need to decide early in the buying process. In fact, you’ll need to tell your solicitor your preferred course of action before you finalise a purchase.

Whether you're thinking of selling, buying, or simply keeping an eye on the market, we’ve got you covered. This month, we explore what's really happening behind the headlines, how Cheadle is performing compared to surrounding areas, and what it all means for your next move. It's smart, it's local – and it’s essential reading if you want to stay ahead in this fast-changing property market.

Commonhold is a property term that’s been in the press recently. If the current Government gets its way, this method of owning a flat or apartment is something we could see a lot more off. Ahead of a more widespread adoption, we have answered the most popular commonhold questions. 

For many first-time buyers, the excitement of securing a new home is often followed by the immediate pressure of mortgage repayments. But what if you could have a bit of breathing space before those payments kick in? That’s where Delayed Start Mortgages come into play—an innovative option that’s turning heads in the Cheadle property market.

We may sound like a broken record but property presentation really does matter when you’re trying to attract buyers and achieve the best price for your home.

Try as we might to adopt a more European attitude and feel totally comfortable with renting our entire lives, many of us aspire to homeownership. It’s an aim that stems back to the 1980s when the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, set out to create a ‘property-owning democracy’.

Skips. Cement mixers. Brick dust. People with hard hats and high-viz jackets milling about. How do these make you feel? Just like Marmite, homeowners have a love/hate relationship with renovations. What camp do you fall in?