Finding 'the one': How to Know if a Property is Right for You

Finding 'the one': How to Know if a Property is Right for You

You’ve been looking at houses all winter and spring, and have seen some beautiful homes. The estate agent has shown you some real contenders, but you just can’t seem to sign under the dotted line. Why are you struggling to find a property?It’s no secret that a home is one of the biggest and most important investments you’ll ever make, and feeling overwhelmed by property possibilities is only natural. But how do you sift through properties and know which home is right for you? Our agents weigh in with their tips on how to know when ‘that house’ is actually ‘the one’. 1.       1. You can immediately see yourself living there.Sometimes, a home can just ‘feel right’, and you shouldn’t ignore that feeling. “The feelings evoked in the buyer when they first step into a home will dictate to their sub-conscious what it would feel like to live there. Almost all the decisions you make when buying the perfect home revolve around the ‘dream’ of a home or lifest...

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3rd May 2017
Win two tickets to the first day of the Royal Ascot 2017 in the Queen Anne enclosure
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3rd May 2017
Secrets of success: How much is my house worth? Everything you should know about property valuations
Having your house valued is one of the most important stages of preparing to sell your property. We asked our agents what they take into c...
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28th Apr 2017
What Should I Consider Before Making A Property Offer?
How do you know when you have found the right home? For many people, it is love at first sight. For others, they may look at ten or more pro...
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5th Apr 2017
WIN a holiday to Bermuda with our travel competition
Dreaming of a holiday in the sunshine? Would you love a week of rest and relaxation? You could win an all-inclusive trip to the beautif...
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10th Mar 2017
Housing wish list for the Spring Budget 2017
The spring Budget is looming. The UK property media are predicting Philip Hammond’s policies for the housing market. We round-up views and n...
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6th Mar 2017
How to get the best price for your property
Are you planning to sell your home soon? It is important to prepare your property for the different stages before getting that all-important...
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1st Mar 2017
How to take the stress out of buying your next home
For most people buying a home will be the most expensive item they ever purchase, but how do you take the stress out of moving? We spea...
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17th Feb 2017
Should you buy or sell in 2017? Expert property market advice for the year ahead
With the Brexit vote and stamp duty changes, 2016 was a difficult year to predict and 2017 is looking almost as unclear. Could 2017 be the b...
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8th Feb 2017
How to spot an up and coming area for property
Spotting an up-and-coming area is every homeowners' dream. But how do you find a town, village or city where prices will increase? We look a...
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1st Feb 2017
Top 10 commuter villages
Tired of city life? Thinking about escaping to the country? We have scoured the UK to find the best villages for commuters. Whether you work...
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23rd Jan 2017
What is the best strategy when making an offer?
Making an offer on a property is crucial for getting the best price. To make sure you get it right there are many approaches that you can pu...
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18th Jan 2017
Property price predictions for 2017
Property prices are always hard to predict, but 2017 is set to be more uncertain that usual. After stamp duty changes and the Brexit vote in...
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17th Jan 2017

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