Free money to make your home more energy efficient
7 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThere are several home improvement schemes available that'll give you money to reduce your energy bills. Let's take a look.Key takeaways Energy companies will pay for insulation, glazing and even new boilers for people claiming...
What's happening to house prices?
4 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonHouse prices up by 11% year-on-year but experts expect market to slow After a year of soaring prices and fierce competition between buyers, house price growth is likely to slow in the coming months as the market settles down. The...
Should I downsize?
7 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonThere are a number of reasons why downsizing to a smaller home is a good idea. As the number of over 55’s looking to downsize in the UK grows, we take a look at the pros and cons of downsizing your house to help you decide...
On your marks: How to position yourself for a quick home purchase
4 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonIn times of rising interest rates, buyers need to be nimble. Here we explain why its never too early to start the mortgage and conveyancing process. With interest rates on the rise, time is of the essence when buying a property....
Tips to make a house a home
6 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonHow do you make a house a home? Do you unpack straight away or prefer to take your time? Redrow spoke to some of their home buyers about how to make a house a home and sought some stress-free interior design ideas from their...
How to spot property with the potential to add value
6 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonLooking to increase the value of your next home? Here are 12 opportunities to look out for at viewings. Key takeaways There are plenty of ways to add value, from expanding a home's footprint to going up into the loft Some of the...
We won!
2 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonWe're absolutely made up wth this - we have just won The British Property Award for Maghull & Kirkby. We're now in our second year, so to pick this up for our service and expertise the back off the back of secret shopper calls is...
Rising inflation and the local property market.
9 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonHow will rising inflation affect the Maghull property market in 2022? The UK is currently experiencing its highest inflation rate since the early 1990s. The very real increase in prices on everything from groceries to fuel has...
Why are there so few houses for sale?
7 minute read posted by Kate GostelowWhy are there so few houses for sale? 42% drop in the number of properties for sale in Maghull in the last 12 months. 111 homes have sold (STC) in Maghull in the last three months alone, taking the time from the FOR SALE board...
Best & Finals – what are they and how do they work?
2 minute read posted by Kate GostelowBest & Finals – what are they and how do they work? Sometimes, when a property generates a really significant amount of interest, Estate Agents will inform prospective buyers that the sale is going to ‘Best & Finals’. Best &...