July 2012

The Psycholgy of Selling…

Recently there have been alot of articles in various national publications about the art of selling houses and the techniques that allow the seller to  "get inside" the head of a prospective buyer.  In such straightened times, any factor that can possibly affect the decision-making process and secure the sale of your property is worthy of consideration. look to propose a "fee ladder" with your agent. ...

You get what you pay for

Everybody loves a bargain and everybody loves a cliché –no more so than anyone involved in the business of estate agency – but they are clichés for a reason: the truth contained in the well-used phrase.  The business of selling houses is very competitive, particularly in such tough economic times; and everyone wants value for money.  Value for money is exactly that, value, i.e. a professional and...

10 Years ago…

Figures recently published by HM Land Rgistry have compared the property market of today with that of 10 years ago.  Whilst there are regional variations, the Welsh dynamic is one of the greatest change.  Surprisingly, there are now 65% less properties being sold.  In simple terms, there are 65% less properties coming on to the market.  Whilst the initial reaction is one of "Oh, that's a disaster!",...

New house or and old house?

When you embark on your venture to buy a home one of the most common decisions to make is whether to buy brand new or purchase an exisiting home.  Each choice has its advantages and there is no single answer that works for everyone. Here are some of the things that you may wish to consider as you decide which route to take: Pros for older houses: 1. Many people are drawn to developed neighbourhoods for...

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