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VIDEO: How many homes should you view before making an offer?

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Looking for your perfect property can be an exciting, but how many should you view before choosing your favourite and making an offer?     If the first home that you look at seems perfect, it can be tempting to...

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New rules for portfolio landlords now in place

Monday, November 20, 2017

Portfolio landlords – those with four or more mortgaged buy-to-let properties – now face more stringent checks by lenders when buying additional properties. Since the end of September, new portfolio lending rules issued by city...

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VIDEO: What mistakes are you making in your home search?

Monday, November 13, 2017

What are the common mistakes people make when searching for a new home? Watch our video to find out:  1. Not setting your budget  Avoid disappointment and frustration by setting a clear budget, allowing for costs...

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Government launches consultation into house buying and selling

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

We asked our Guild agents what their thoughts and opinions were on the recent government inquiry: “ Government launches consultation into house buying and selling ”.   Zoe Hayle, Marshalls & Parsons “The...

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How many homes should you look at before making an offer?

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Looking for your perfect property can be an exciting experience. Once you’ve searched online and spoken to your local Guild Member about what you’re looking for, it’s time to start the viewings. But how many should you do before you make an...

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My home is on the market – now what?

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Most people hope for fast results when their home is on the market. But is there more that you could do to help attract a buyer? Here are some top tips from Guild Members.  1. Set clear viewing times  Talk to the agent to make...

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What is the 'no sale, no fee' estate agent model?

Monday, October 23, 2017

Do you know about the different ways to sell your home? There are lots of different ways to sell your home, but the main two options are paying a flat-fee up front, which is favoured by DIY models, and the 'no sale, no fee' model, that you'll...

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VIDEO: How to renovate a property to make money

Monday, October 16, 2017

Are you thinking of renovating a property? Here are The Guild's top tips to make sure your renovation goes to plan and stays on budget.  Lots of people become property developers, where they can take a neglected home and turn it...

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