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“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.

When it comes to selling property in Guildford, it’s worth remembering that many people move out to Surrey in search of more space. Equally, a house with a garden will nearly always fetch a higher price than a similar one with no garden. For this reason, properties with gardens are always popular and wise sellers make the most of their gardens when they’re preparing to put their homes on the market. In this blog, we look at quick fixes for your garden when it’s time to sell – we’ll take the seasons into account as well.

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.

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!

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?

Viewing a house or flat is exciting – you could be visiting your forever home for the first time! While viewing potential homes can be fun, it’s important to keep a level head and consider the bad points as well as the good ones. Above all, you should ask your estate agent questions about the property. If you find out something that proves to be a deal breaker, it’s better to know immediately. If you wait until the conveyancing process, you could find yourself having to pull out after you’ve already spent money on the survey. On balance, it’s better not to make an offer at all than to pull out of the purchase. In this blog, we share our eight questions to ask when viewing a property.

If 2023 is the year you move house, you’re probably wondering how much to sell your current home for. Knowing how much you could get for your current home will help you decide how much you can spend on your next one. But how do you know you’re selling at the right price? Should you ask for a lot and cross your fingers? Or ask for a little and expect a quick sale? In this blog, we look at over- and under-valued properties and why the right price is really the best.

There is so much to do when you’re selling a house. As well as clearing out and packing up, there is also the paperwork to complete. This includes the TA10 form, also known as the Fixtures and Fittings form. While it may sound like a minor part of the conveyancing process, if you neglect it then it can cause all kinds of hold ups. In this blog, we look at why the TA10 form matters, and how to get it right so you don’t hold up the sale of your house or flat.

An energy performance certificate (EPC) sets out your property’s energy rating, and gives buyers or tenants and indication of how energy efficient the property is and how much energy bills are likely to cost. It’s a legal requirement, but it’s good practice too. In this blog, we take a closer look at energy performance certificates, including why they’re important and how to get yours.

Before you commit to buying a house, there are many considerations to make. It might seem like your dream home now, but will you still love it when the weather changes or it needs a bit of maintenance? Many houses have at least one flat roof, even if it’s over the garage. It’s a good idea to consider the pros and cons of buying a property which includes a flat roof – you might want to tap into the potential or prepare yourself for the drawbacks! In this blog, we look at the pros and cons of flat roofs.