Property Sales

Record year for first-time buyers stepping onto the ladder as more than 400,000 buy their first home. The highest number in 20 years. Key takeaways The number of people taking their first step on the property ladder soared to a 20-year high in 2021 An…

We’re just a few weeks into 2022, but New Year home-movers have been quick off the mark already this year. Many sellers sprang into action before the end of last year. We had our busiest ever Boxing Day for new sellers listing their homes for…

Here are 5 top tips homeowners should consider to help manage an interest rate rise. Explore locking in a fixed rate mortgage Existing borrowers whose mortgages are directly linked to the bank rate may see an increase in monthly repayments. Those who are on lender revert rates or Standard Variable Rates (SVRs) will have to wait and see…

From mortgages to house prices, the key things first-time buyers need to know. Buying your first home is a major milestone, but it can also be a stressful and time-consuming process. We can’t speed up legal checks or deal with estate agents for you, but…

Homeowners saw thousands added to the value of their homes this year with the entire UK housing stock now estimated to be worth £9.5trn, our latest House Price Index reveals.   Key takeaways The average price of a UK home jumped £16,000 in 2021 to…

Have you been putting your home move off until 2022? Many home-hunters have already started putting their moving plans into action. So, to help you get a head-start, here’s how the new year housing market is shaping up so far. Signs of a ‘closer to…

We are giving our teams a break during the festive period. Below are our opening hours for each department: Sales & Lettings OPEN on Christmas Eve 9am - 12pm CLOSED from Christmas Day until 3rd January 2022 Back open on Tuesday 4th January 2022 Property…

Deciding to put your property on the market is a massive decision. Whenever someone moves to a new home, it’s always new beginning to embark on. Regardless of whether you're moving for new start, a relocation or anything else, it's key that you choose the…

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover – but let’s face it, most of us do! First impressions count for a lot with most things and this is especially true when it comes to selling a property. If you’re looking to sell your home…

Property websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla receive millions of clicks each day from buyers looking to find their new home. As a result, embracing these websites is essential to get the money your property deserves while also making a sale as quickly as possible.…

So you have decided that you are going to take the plunge and put your house on the market for sale but have you taken a good look around your home to ensure it is ready for potential buyers to set foot through the door?…

The summer months have drawn to a close and the nights are getting darker, but this hasn’t slowed things down one bit for Philip James Wilson. The market-leading estate agent – according to the latest Rightmove statistics – has experienced a very buoyant property market…