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Slough estate agent’s forecast for the local property market
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
With a fantastic location under 20 minutes from Heathrow and London, on the M4 and close to the M25, Slough boasts a vibrant community (one of the most ethnically diverse in the UK), a thriving £2.5 billion economy and ambitious investment plans underway. So what does our Slough estate agent forecast for the local property market there?
Brexit – two weeks on
Friday, July 8, 2016
As the dust starts to settle two weeks after the UK’s referendum vote to leave the EU, there is still perhaps only one thing that can be said with any degree of certainty - that it has been a monumental fortnight in UK politics. After the shockwave of the referendum result, by and large the nation is trying to adjust and return to normal, whatever that may turn out to be. But attempts to restore calm have not been helped by media speculation, widespread outrage on social media and upheaval in both the Labour and Conservative parties, including the resignation of David Cameron as prime minister.
Top 20 “must have” features to sell your home
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Gone are the days when period features, good schools and an ensuite bathroom would prompt a quick sale, according to a recent survey of 2,000 homebuyers by GoCompare Mortgages. Homebuyers’ wish lists have changed in the last decade along with technological advances and lifestyle changes. Warmth and energy efficiency are key priorities for buyers with central heating and double-glazing filling the top slots in the top 20 “must have” features. Healthy, sustainable green living isn't a new idea, but it is increasingly becoming a top priority for homebuyers.
Secure your dream home
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Moving house can be stressful and if you’ve spent weeks looking at potential properties, it’s a huge relief when you finally find “the one”. The problem is that if it’s your dream home, there may well be other potential buyers who are equally keen. The housing market is currently strong, with a shortage of properties available and competition can be fierce. So how do you go about securing your dream home?
What buyers really want
Friday, May 20, 2016
A recent GoCompare Mortgages survey asked 2,000 would be buyers what their top property priorities were and perhaps surprisingly warmth and energy efficiency, central heating and double-glazing came out on top. Just 34% aspired to an ensuite bathroom and reliable broadband outranked highly-rated schools. Homebuyers see off-road parking as more essential than a garage and technology is of increasing importance. The ability to stream live TV and films and a living room big enough for a large flat screen TV ranks way above period features.
Small is beautiful!
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Whether you believe that “small is beautiful” or think “the bigger the better”, in property terms size does matter. So whether you live in a compact studio apartment and want to maximise the space or just want to get more out of a small room or unused area in your house, here are some ideas to inspire you.
