The cheque is in the postOf course, I love youAnd I promise not………….well my memory is not good enough to recall the third one. But now is the time to explode the biggest myth there ever was in the property market. Over theyears and never more so in the past 6 months I hear agents saying “well your house is worth whatsomeone is prepared to pay for it “wrong, wrong, and thrice wrong! So,...
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Some of my friends have been dumped by a girlfriend, their wife, or indeed, someone else's wife...not something that Cwmbran's answer to George Clooney can relate to obviously, but I have been dumped upon or misled on more than one occasion by a vendor or potential vendor. Whilst the ego does take a blow, what really grinds my gears is when their recollection of events is somewhat at odds with the facts...
As we trundle our way through the first quarter of the year, the good intentions we all subscribed to in those early days of January are but a distant memory-as are the days when Brexit wasn’t on the front of every paper, we had politicians who actually tried to carry out the wishes of the people who voted them in in the first place and I had hair. With all the zeal of a mung bean munching, yoga...
Some of my friends have been dumped by a girlfriend, their wife, or indeed, someone else's wife...not something that Cwmbran's answer to George Clooney can relate to obviously, but I have been dumped upon or misled on more than one occasion by a vendor or potential vendor. Whilst the ego does take a blow, what really grinds my gears is when their recollection of events is somewhat at odds with the facts...
Local business owner Gareth Cheshire tells us why using a professional estate and letting agent is definitely to your advantage. Professional agents ARE value for money. Everybody loves a bargain and everybody loves a cliché, none 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. After all a professional is...
This week estate agent Gareth Cheshire, the original NP Property Blogger, helps you consider what's right for you. When you embark on your venture to buy a home one of the most common decisions to make is whether to buy a new house or purchase an existing 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...
Don't let your emotions cloud your judgement when you're ready to buy a property - advises local property expert, Gareth Cheshire. Wait! That house may seem like everything that you have ever wanted, but before you make an offer, take some time to consider a few things on top of the size, style and price. Don't make an entirely emotional purchase When buying a property, it is easy to let emotions get...
This week local estate agent Gareth Cheshire advises on a FAQ and why property presentation matters - “What can I do to generate more interest in my property, other than dropping the price?” One of the most frequent questions that I am asked by vendors is, “What can I do to generate more interest in my property, other than dropping the price?” Beware of overpricing This can be answered in two...
Gareth asks 'Are you a landlord or thinking of becoming one?' Although open evenings at estate agents are a popular way to find out more about the buy to let market and becoming a landlord, many people have a lot more questions to ask which require an individual one to one discussion. No matter how unimportant a question may seem to you - I will delighted to answer it. Becoming a landlord is a major...
This week MD of Cheshire and Co, Gareth Cheshire gives his views on the new on line world and how this will continue to change the high street agent. As regular followers of the original NP property blogger will testify, The Chesh is not prone to moments of self-congratulation or uttering ‘I told you so’... on this occasion though, I do feel that it would not be in the public interest to hide ones...
