At the start of the new year, we are encouraged to make changes to improve our lives, whether that’s getting a gym membership, quitting bad habits or finally taking the plunge and buying your new home. You might think that the beginning of the year isn’t such a great time to sell your […]
If you’re selling your home, we always recommend conducting a home survey to ensure that issues such as mould, rot and cracks are identified and dealt with before you show potential buyers around. As most buyers will want a survey carried out anyway, this gives you time to fix problems that could be a real […]
Winter is coming, and that means woolly jumpers, hot chocolates and putting the heaters and radiators on full blast. As much we all like to be as warm as a toasted marshmallow on the fire, the increase on your home’s energy bills can be a cause for concern, especially with all the holiday food, presents […]
Philip Hammond looks to ease converting empty shops into homes Chancellor Philip Hammond is eyeing changes to England’s planning system to accelerate the conversion of empty shops into homes, in a move that could help improve the housing crisis and ensure managed decline of high streets. UK’s ultimate property domain goes up for sale The […]
Renting a home may sound like an easier option than entering a property chain and buying one from a seller, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to consider before you choose to do so. From deciding who you should rent from, to sorting out the tenancy agreement and landlord responsibilities, it can seem […]
Staging your home for potential buyers is arguably the most enjoyable and necessary part of the whole selling process, as the right atmosphere and décor lets them imagine what living there could be like. It may feel like you need to redecorate your whole house, but we believe there are simpler, cheaper and more effective […]
A property chain is what happens when buyers and sellers are linked together because they are purchasing and selling houses from each other. Your part in the chain involves your existing house and who you sell it to, and your new home and who you buy it from. As the chain involves various processes, people […]
If you’re thinking of selling your home but you still have a mortgage attached, you may be wondering what your options are. Can you take that mortgage with you to your new home? Can you exit that mortgage and take out another loan? What are the pros and cons of these options? We take a […]
Please join us on the 12th July at the Burnley Golf Club for a charity golf day in aid of the wonderful Pendleside Hospice. As many of you will know, the hospice is a big part of the community here in Burnley, providing free specialist and palliative care for those with life-altering and limiting […]
Especially when you’re looking to move into your new dream home as soon as possible, the thought of selling your current house can seem like a terrifying, expensive and never-ending process. Therefore, we’ve created this extensive, useful and beneficial guide to help you sell your home that will save you money, time and stress. […]