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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.

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?

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.

Inheriting property can be a very mixed bag. As well as the fact that it might well come into your life during a very emotional time, you will also find yourself with some decisions to make. If you are the sole inheritor, you will have to make the decisions on your own. And if there are several beneficiaries of the will, you’ll have to make decisions together, which can be even harder! In this blog, we look at the options for when you inherit property.

When you move house, you’ll want your broadband set up at your new address so you can access everything online you depend on. With the development of smart tech for the home, you may also need a wi-fi connection just so you can relax in front of the TV at the end of moving day. In this blog, we look at what broadband options you can consider when you’re moving house, and pitfalls to avoid.

A conveyancer, also known as a conveyancing solicitor, is a specialist property lawyer. Appointing one is an important part of your house purchase or sale, as the job they do is not usually one you can do yourself. In this blog, we look at what conveyancers do and why you need to appoint one when you’re buying or selling property.

One of the reasons we went into estate agency is because we love helping people find their dream homes. We love it when everything works, the seller gets the price they were looking for and the buyer gets a new home they’ll really cherish. But things can go wrong and house sales can fall through. Fortunately, most of the common problems are avoidable. Here are some of the most common problems, and how to avoid them.

Viewing a house can be very exciting – it could be your new home! It’s easy to do the viewing in an optimistic mood and decide on the spot you’re going to buy the property, but it’s important to keep a sense of perspective. That optimism will disappear if you’ve got to replace the roof or the boiler. In this blog, we look at what you should be checking for when you’re considering whether or not to buy a particular house.

One of the important steps in buying a house is putting in an offer and hoping that the seller accepts it. However, you’ll be glad to know that there is more to getting your offer accepted than just crossing your fingers! In this blog, we look at some of the actions you can take to improve your chances of success.

As Guildford goes into Tier 4 and many shops and services close yet again, it’s easy to see why so many people are turning to the internet for shopping, banking and entertainment. What about selling houses? Online-only estate agencies are attracting clients in these troubled times, but we believe you’ll always have a better experience with a local estate agent like Cobbles. Here’s why: