There are quite a few steps that go into selling a home, so it’s natural for any homeowner – whether they’re a seasoned mover or a complete beginner – to be daunted by the process. We’ve broken the journey down into a few bite-sized steps, so you can start the process armed with all the
Accurately predicting the near-term future of house prices is challenging. However, in an attempt to try and gauge which way the market is most likely to head, we’ve collected and aggregated predictions from property experts to produce a ‘poll of polls’ or – more simply – an average of what most experts think will happen
When it comes to selling a house, most of us just want two things: a good price for our home and a quick and effortless sales process. That’s not too much to ask… right? Unfortunately, the terms ‘quick and effortless’ and ‘selling your home’ don’t always go hand-in-hand. That’s because there are a number of
Rightmove is one of the most successful mediums for advertising a property for sale or rent. However, private sellers and landlords are not allowed to place properties on the site.
The market for online estate agents has increased dramatically in recent years, going from virtually nothing in 2008 to accounting for 7% of the property sold on the UK market in 2017. But, what are online estate agents, and why should you care?
Homeownership is now seen as an achievable possibility, with millions of people owning homes across the world. It wasn’t always like this, and it wasn’t until building societies started to spring up in the Victorian era that everyday people could own homes. These building societies created secured loans, but they came with a catch: you only paid the interest for 3 to 5 years, and you paid the principal (the amount of money outstanding) at the end of the loan.
The process of “conveyancing” is the preparation of legal documentation and the formal transfer of ownership in relation to a property sale. You will also need to undertake conveyancing for a remortgage or the extension of a lease on a leasehold property. A solicitor or conveyancer will undertake this legal work on your behalf
Whether you choose a solicitor or conveyancer, you are going to need specialised advice to guarantee the legal transfer of property ownership. For this service, you can expect a fee of around £900 to £1000 on average when you sell your home (or £1,509 if you are buying a property). This fee generally includes VAT
A property near this writer was put on the market recently, but although it has gained a lot of interest, it still remains on the market. Here’s the problem: compared to its neighbours, the property is overvalued by around 20%. So, how do you know when an estate agent has overvalued a property and what
When selling your home, there are times when you may be dissatisfied by the service you receive from your estate agent, and there might come a point where you wish to terminate the contract altogether. However, depending on the contract that you have signed with said agent and the point at which you pull out
The single most important decision when it comes to selling your house online is how exactly you want to sell your house online! It might sound a bit facetious but there are three different ways you can do this: Sell your house to a ‘we buy any house’ style company Through an online estate agent
When it comes to valuing your home, there are plenty of online valuation tools that offer a helpful starting point. Having an idea of your neighbour’s house price can also be useful and property portals like Rightmove and Zoopla provide sold prices for homes in your local area. However, the best way to get an accurate valuation is for at least two,
