How long does it take to sell a house?

Posted on Mar 27 2024 by Cobbles

“How long does it take to sell a house?” is a common question that sellers ask. In fact, different stages of the house buying process take different lengths of time. In this blog, we’ll explore how long each stage takes on average, and what you can do to keep the process running smoothly.

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Do I need landlord insurance to let property in Guildford?

Posted on Mar 08 2024 by Cobbles

“Do I need landlord insurance” is a common question among landlords. But did you know that landlord insurance is not mandatory in the UK? Even though it isn’t mandatory, it’s a good idea to take out landlord insurance – it’s the best way to protect yourself, your tenant and your investment. In this blog, we look at why landlord insurance matters and what your landlord insurance policy might cover.

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Why is location important when you’re buying or selling a house?

Posted on Feb 19 2024 by Cobbles

A 2022 survey by an estate agency chain revealed that location plays a part in 85% of house sales. With these kinds of figures reflecting property selling trends, we can all see that a home’s location is not something to ignore. In this blog, we look at why location matters, and how sellers can make the most of location when they’re selling property.

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What are the costs of selling a house?

Posted on Jan 03 2024 by Cobbles

“What are the costs of selling a house?” is a question that is sometimes overlooked when property owners make the decision to sell. However, it is important to bear the costs in mind so you can be sure you’re making the right decision before you put your house on the market. In this blog, we look at the most common costs associated with selling a house in the UK. With this information, we hope you’ll be able to make the right decision and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

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Seven top tips for property staging

Posted on Dec 08 2023 by Cobbles

Property staging is the art of making your home appeal to a wide variety of buyers. It’s an important part of selling a property or attracting a tenant – the home’s new occupants will want to imagine what it would be like to actually live there. In this blog, we take a closer look at property staging (also called home staging) and share a few of our top tips!

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What is an end of tenancy clean and do I need one?

Posted on Nov 17 2023 by Cobbles

What is an end of tenancy clean? It is just what it sounds like – a thorough clean of a rental property when tenants move out. If you’re a tenant, you can either book an external cleaning company to do it for you, or do it yourself. In this blog, we take a closer look at end of tenancy cleaning, weigh up the advantages of doing it yourself and how to fit the cleaning in around your house move.

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Sell property in Guildford - what is a chain-free property?

Posted on Oct 23 2023 by Cobbles

If you’re buying property, you’ll probably have heard about chains and maybe seen some houses advertised as “chain-free properties.” But what does this mean, and why does it matter when you’re choosing your next home?

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Sell property in Guildford – make the most of a house with dark rooms

Posted on Oct 13 2023 by Cobbles

If you’re planning to sell property in Guildford or anywhere else in Surrey and Hampshire, you’re probably keen to make the most of every aspect of your home. You might have tidied up the front garden to improve kerb appeal, or given the bathroom grout a really good going over with a toothbrush. And if certain areas of your property are dark or lack natural light, it’s important to make the most of them to attract the right buyer. In this blog, we look at the pros and cons of rooms with little or no natural light, and how to make the most of them when it’s time to sell your property.

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Advantages of renting property in Guildford and the South-East

Posted on Sep 22 2023 by Cobbles

Owning property is often held up as the peak of financial achievement. But, while there are many good points about owning property, it’s important to bear the advantages of renting property in mind as well. In this blog, we look at the advantages of renting property, both in general terms and in the context of 2023’s high interest rates. What are the advantages of renting property versus owning property?

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Rent property in Guildford - top tenants’ questions answered

Posted on Sep 12 2023 by Cobbles

If you rent property in Guildford or anywhere else in the UK, you might find you have questions about your rights as a tenant, the property and what you’re allowed to do while you live there. In this blog, we look at the four top questions tenants ask and provide the best answers we can. Please remember, rules may vary from tenancy to tenancy – if in doubt, check your tenancy agreement.

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