Claire's Blog

There is no denying, it can be harder to sell your home in the Winter months. We have less day light hours and the worst of the weather to contend with, so viewing opportunities are limited, not to mention the distraction of Christmas. Read on for tips and advice on how to maximise your opportunities this Winter...
There has been a lot of publicity recently regards leases and in particular the new homes leasehold scandal. Some big-name builders have been condemned, rightly so, for duping buyers into purchasing property with onerous leases that were never explained. Such leases make homes very difficult to re-sell and potentially un-mortgageable. There have been horror stories of ground rents doubling and sky-high administration costs. The scams are truly shocking, so much so that the Government has stepped in and is reviewing the system. Read on for my brief lesson on leases . . .
The summer may be coming to an end but our local property market is certainly still HOT!
So what’s the heart of the home or hub of the house? Is it the kitchen, or do we prefer our sitting rooms especially with a real fire or wood burning stove. In fact, who has a sitting room and who has a lounge?
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