Pound per square foot -Is it worth it?
By Simon on 10th Sep 2024Pounds per SQ Ft…is it worth calculating? I think this is a great question, and in fact, with the technology we now have at our disposal we can now also look at internal space and plot size amongst other things. This enables us...
Essential Five Point Plan for First Time Buyers
By SimonBuying for the first time can feel a bit overwhelming and I'm sure you will be getting advice from a lot of friends and family. Now I know they mean well, but they might not have bought for years so here are five simple tips to...
Croydon House Prices - Steady as she goes
By SimonAs we head towards the election (despite knowing what will probably happen) the question for ‘would be’ sellers and buyers is: “Should we move, or should we wait”? New parties can throw out Stamp Duty holidays and buying...
SWAP and SONIA Rates
By SimonSo if you are looking to buy a property why would the red-head 80’s pop star be something you need to follow, or at least learn a little about!? Well it’s not her, although those tunes were catchy, SONIA is short for...
Come Fly With Me...
By SimonI’ve often said, selling a property is much like going on holiday. Researching your villa or resort as you would and should with picking an estate agent. Preparing your home for photos and viewings is like packing up and hoping...
When Selling Becomes Moving…
By SimonSame thing ..right? Well no, because they, and the motivation that drives both of them can become conflicted when the ‘right’ property appears. So let me explain and break it down. ‘Selling’ for most vendors is all about...
Croydon - When Help to Buy turns to Help to Sell
By SimonHelp! Iv'e purchased a "Help to Buy" property and now I need to sell it!!!..... For anyone in this position, please read our help inormation below and feel free to get in touch. As agents we get to see first-hand what happens when...
Warlingham and Sanderstead Remembrance
By SimonMy four-year-old had only been a Squirrel for a couple of weeks when Remembrance day came around, and as a Squirrel they get the opportunity to walk from the scout hut to Warlingham Green for the Remembrance Day Ceremony, joining...
New Year...New Rates... New Home?
By SimonNew Year, New Rates….New Home? So we have hit Jan 2024 (and the gym!), we are over the mince pies and we are desperately trying to reduce the percentage of cheese that our bodies now consist of! Currently, there is nothing that...
Time to sell
By SimonRecent figures from Rightmove have shown us that it has taken 63 days (on average) to find a buyer for a home this year. That’s 2 months in old money, but more to the point its 8 weekends of keeping the house tidy and kids (if...
Buyers Market?
By SimonDecisions, decisions? Choice is good , right? Surely having an Agreement In Principle from a lender in hand, a deposit in the bank and a strong motivation to buy then means being a buyer right now is pretty much the perfect buffet...
So, are house prices falling?
By SimonA question that is going to be discussed at Bar B Qs, school parties and family gatherings throughout the summer and beyond, and its an important question because since the late naughties its never been more expensive to have a...