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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. 

From cut flowers in vases and glossy-leaved houseplants to overflowing patio pots and on-trend terrariums, a healthy dash of flora and fauna will add extra appeal when it comes to selling your home. Here are three areas to focus on:-

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.

Making a ‘house a home’ is a saying that applies to everyone, including tenants, but there is often confusion over what a renter can do to a property in terms of DIY and decorating. In this blog, we explain how a tenancy agreement will provide clarity, and we’ll suggest a number of ways to personalise a rental property without making permanent changes.

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!

Often described as the heart of the home, the style, quality and size of a kitchen can be a pivotal deal-breaker among purchasers. In fact, another recent survey completed by more than 1,000 homebuyers found the kitchen was the number one downstairs space buyers wanted to see.

There’s a saying in estate agency that goes ‘kitchens and bathrooms sell homes’ and we tend to agree. We’re often asked by prospective sellers what they should do to make their kitchen ultra-appealing and many ask if it’s possible to add value too. Our answers to the most commonly-asked questions should help inform your kitchen plans.

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.

Home staging has been big in the USA and Australia for some time now, but as home sellers battle for the attention of buyers in a more challenging market, home staging could become essential in the UK market too