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How not to sell your home!

27/04/2024 Residential Sales

Most home sellers want three things: to get the best possible price for their property, to complete the sale in good time and to avoid bucket-loads of stress. These three goals may sound simple and achievable, but you’d be surprised how many sellers lose their way during the marketing process. To help you avoid a few common pitfalls, here’s a guide to how not to sell your home....

Our Darling Town - Episode 8 out now

27/04/2024 General

Sustainable shopping at Earth Warriors...

Moving thoughts from a Dad's perspective

18/04/2024 Residential

There’s plenty to consider when moving home, especially when a growing family is involved.
Over the past few months, we’ve looked at the buying and selling experience through the eyes of different members of a family who moved recently.
We’ve spoken with teenagers, tweenagers (9 – 12), younger children (5 – 8) and mums.
In this article, it’s dad’s turn to share his thoughts, fears and advice on moving home with a family.
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What Landlords need to know about making tax digital

11/04/2024 Residential Lettings

Did you know that HMRC plans to introduce new rules on how landlords file their tax returns?

Here’s an update on what these changes involve and a timeline for when they’ll come into force....

Episode 7 of Our Darling Town - sweets, sweets & more sweets!

11/04/2024 General

We seem to have a common theme on Our Darling Town. Food! Episode 7 welcomes Andy's Candy Bar! ...

The Pros and Cons of Taking Your Kids to Property Viewings

10/04/2024 Residential Sales

Should You Take Your Kids to Property Viewings? The Pros and Cons Explained

If you’re looking for a new family home, viewings will play a key role in your quest to find ‘The One’.
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March Market Roundup

05/04/2024 Residential Lettings Residential Sales

March Market Roundup - a summary of activity with Carver Residential...

Five Home Staging Tips for Homeowners

03/04/2024 Residential Sales

Are you planning to sell your home this year?
Or just curious about what your property may be worth in the current market?
Good news – this article will give you five easy-to-follow tips highlighting how effectively staging your home can boost its appeal to potential buyers.
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Episodes 5 & 6 from Our Darling Town

28/03/2024 General

More chat about food with Steve from Harveys Event Catering, and we meet with Anthony Hutton to discuss the importance of mens mental health...

Ten Ways to Protect Your Rental from This Common Cause of Property Damage

28/03/2024 Residential Lettings

What’s the most common reason for landlords finding themselves in hot water and needing to make an insurance claim?

The answer, according to one insurance company* at least, is ‘escape of water’. This term covers everything from burst pipes and defective washing machines to leaky loos and dripping taps.

In a recent report, the firm revealed that 35.5% of all claims paid to landlords were related to water damage.

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We have moved offices in Richmond!

28/03/2024 Residential

We have a new home in Richmond! After many years at 26 Market Place, we have moved across the road to 41 Market Place!...

Tales of the Unexpected: Unusual Questions Home Buyers Might Ask

27/03/2024 General

You can always tell when someone is really interested in buying your home by the number of questions they ask.
There are the usual suspects like:
• Where are the best schools?
• What are the neighbours like?
• Is it easy to park?
• And how much is council tax?
But it also pays to prepare for some unexpected questions.
In our experience, those less-asked questions highlight how interested a potential buyer is. It’s the opposite of a ‘tyre kickers’ approach.
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