Sales

Traditionally, home improvements would encompass new bathrooms, new kitchens and replacing pebble dash exteriors for smooth render but the green agenda has seen our property ‘to do’ list undergo a makeover of its own.

The ultimate guide to what is happening in the SK8 and SK3 property market, with live data about property prices, buyer and seller trends, if you are thinking of buying or selling a home in the Cheadle area you do not want to miss this. 

The biggest question we are being asked at the moment by home sellers and buyers is “what is happening in the Cheadle property market right now”  With so much noise, speculation and rising interest rates, we try to cut through the guff.

Problems with Japanese knotweed are well documented, with this invasive species sometimes preventing buyers from getting a mortgage on an affected property. While home movers are busy keeping an eye out for Japanese knotweed, they may be overlooking a different horticultural threat.

Fed up of conventional flower beds? Looking for something more than a lawn? Why not try a revived garden trend – the stumpery?

Here is our latest look at the national and local SK8 and SK3 housing data for April, and whilst things clearly remain very uncertain, there does appear to be some green shoots of stability returning to the market, but is this just a false dawn. This is the definitive monthly guide for those thinking of selling or buying a house in the local area. 

Spring is traditionally the start of the busiest period for the property market, but this year potential home sellers have been confused by the conflicting data and comments from some so called property experts. In our latest blog we look at some encouraging news as buyers seem to be returning to the market. 

Buying and selling a house at the same time can be an overwhelming experience, but it doesn’t have to be. For a stress-free experience, you need to not only have a plan, but you also need the right team around you including the right agent and solicitor.

Sellers? Commission a survey? It’s not as silly as it sounds. Issues identified in a buyer’s survey are some of the most common reasons why a sale collapses, asking prices are negotiated downwards and delays occur. Sometimes it pays to be forewarned and sellers can do this by ordering their own surveys. Here are some helpful Q&As for those concerned about the condition of their property or who want to avoid the unexpected.

It takes seconds to make a first impression, yet many home sellers concentrate on the interior of their homes and neglect the outside and in particular the front when it comes to preparing their home for sale.

March has seen the biggest monthly drop in house prices nationally for 14 years, yet there are some encouraging signs in the local Cheadle property market. For the most indepth analysis of all the property market data, buyer trends and what is ahead for home sellers and buyers in SK8 and SK3, our montly property market update is not to be missed!

Have you ever watched Homes Under The Hammer – the TV show that follows the fortunes of people who buy property and usually make a profit from it? Recently, there was one outcome so good that it made the online edition of a national newspaper.