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Tenants are increasingly asking private landlords for properties with good green credentials. That’s the findings of the latest Handelsbanken annual Property Investor Report.

Before you lament about the amount of rain we’ve had this summer, remember the old adage ‘it’s good for the garden’. In fact, the wet conditions may help budgets as well as flower beds, if new research is anything to go by.

Here is our in depth look at the local SK8 and SK3 property market for July 2024. This is the most comprehensive set of live data used for the benefit of those thinking of selling, buying, renting or letting a property in Cheadle and the surrounding area, to help you make an informed decision about moving.

As we write this blog, the temperatures are rising to the mid 20°C, the air is filled with the scent of barbeques and sales of sunscreen are soaring. We are, however, about to break the early summer spell by mentioning the C word. Christmas.

If you have a passing interest in property, you will know that some people ‘stage’ their homes during the marketing phase in order to increase the appeal. Common tactics involve dressing sofas with stylish cushions, removing bulky items of furniture to create more space and using vases of flowers to add colour. There is, however, a more unique trend that’s found its way into the national press.

Everybody needs good neighbours but what if the people next door are a nuisance? When it comes to selling a property, the requirement for full disclosure means admitting if you’ve ever complained about the people living either side of you, or if you’re currently involved in a neighbourly spat.

The sun is out (fingers crossed), the temperature is rising and there is the distinct smell of barbeques in the air. After one of the wettest UK springs on record, who can blame the nation for rushing outside as soon as possible?

Now that the dust has settled following the Prime Minister’s surprise announcement of a July 4th General Election, we look as what this decision means for the Cheadle property market and home buyers and sellers in particular.

Here is our in depth look at the local SK8 and SK3 property market for May 2024. This is the most comprehensive set of live data used for the benefit of those thinking of selling, buying, renting or letting a property in Cheadle and the surrounding area, to help you make an informed decision about moving.

Viewing a property you’d like to rent can be exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. You may be distracted by the aesthetics or focused on checking the condition of the rooms but there are 8 less obvious but no less important questions you should ask while at the property. Print these out if you think you might forget!

We often talk about ‘adding value’ to a property but what does this actually mean? In residential terms, it means making changes or alterations to a home that increases how much it may sell for. A crucial aspect, however, is ensuring the amount of value added exceeds the cost of any work completed.

When you decide to sell your home you start off with great excitement. But what happens when the initial euphoria wears off? And four to six weeks in, the response has been very disappointing, with very viewings, if any, and no offers.