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Selling your house in 2018? Here’s how to beat the market slowdown.

2018/01/10

Most of the predictions for house price growth in 2018 are pretty consistent – namely that after strong growth from 2014 to 2016 and slowing growth of around 3-4% in 2017 the market is going to be pretty much flat in 2018, maybe a below inflationary 1% uptick if we’re lucky.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/dec/11/rightmove-predicts-1-rise-in-uk-house-prices-in-2018

http://www.cityam.com/277837/yet-another-forecast-has-predicted-dire-2018-uk-house

So what does this mean for house sellers?

The first is obvious. Over price your home at your peril.

Home owners and estate agents have got used to optimistic valuations as when the market is rising you might just get lucky, but in a flat market that is simply not the case. So make sure that your house price is supported by solid comparable sales in your area.

Just because the Smiths have got their house on for £800,000 doesn’t mean you should to – it could be hugely over-valued. Focus on the houses that have sold as this is the real…

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6 New Year’s Resolutions to help you sell your home sell faster and for the best possible price.

2018/01/02

6 New Year’s Resolutions to help sell your home sell faster and for the best possible price.

1 – Home Stage your property.

The principles behind Home Staging are common sense – from de-cluttering to making sure that every space has a clearly defined purpose – but done professionally they make a huge difference to how your home presents in photos and at viewings. Work with us and we will give you a free Home Staging Consultation with a local independent interior designer to make sure your home really shines.

2 – Get the price right.

If you want to kill your house sale then put it on for an unrealistic figure. Much better to go for the strong end of realistic, then if you get lots of interest, you simply ask for best and final offers. Whatever you do, avoid tricksy prices ending in 995 or 950 as round numbers make your…

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Japanese Knotweed – all you need to know if you are selling your house

2016/08/30

japanese knotweedWe have recently seen a couple of properties in Hertfordshire with Japanese Knotweed in the garden. This invasive plant can be a big problem when you come to sell – unless you follow the right procedures – because mortgage lenders may not agree to lend if it is present and isn’t being treated correctly. We have experience in this area and know the right experts to call in so if you suspect that you have Knotweed growing in the garden and you are thinking of selling then please do call us! For more information on Japanese Knotweed please look at this excellent article from RICS: http://bit.ly/2c7Umrv

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Hot tips for moving day!

2016/08/25
  1. Change all of your details!

Remember to swap your utilities to your new address. There are normally quite a few different companies to contact, including:

  • Gas
  • Electric
  • Water
  • Phone
  • Broadband
  • Your bank
  • Any loans/credit
  • Driving licence
  • Supermarket Loyalty Cards
  • Benefits

Most of these are pretty simple to change and some you can alter for free online.

 

  1. Get your boxes ready

This all depends on your removal company. Some will provide and pack for you, some will leave you to it. We advise that you ask your removal company in advance to organise and know exactly what you’re paying for.

If your packing materials aren’t included ask supermarkets, shops or businesses to see if they have any spare boxes and start collecting these weeks before your move. You’ll be surprised how many you’re going to need!

 

  1. Keep your wires tidy

Wires and cables can be a nightmare to organise if they’re all in one box. A clever way around this is to get some old…

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If you have any property problem, small or large, call the Property A Team!

2016/08/17

2649-PropertyAteam_4ppA5_v1 front coverAt BigBlackhen.com we are very happy to be members of The Property A Team – a group of local trades and property professionals dedicated to solving any property issues, big or small – from fixing a leaky tap to adding a new extension – and everything in between. For details visit our web site:

www.thepropertyateam.com

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