The short (and obvious!) answer to ‘what do estate agents do?’ is that they sell your house and/or find you a new one to buy. Of course, that’s just a generic description of their role – in reality, there’s a lot more to it. An estate agent wears many hats, from advertiser to negotiator. These
When you think of selling your home, which adjectives spring to mind? Exciting, nerve-wracking… and costly! Even for an averagely priced £290,000 property, the cost of selling your house in 2026 sits at around £5,000. And that’s before you factor in the costs of buying your next home (hello, stamp duty!). But, where does all
It’s fair to say that nobody loves paying estate agency fees, especially as you’ll also have to pay for stamp duty, legal costs, removal fees, and all those other essential bits and bobs. There’s always the option of selling your home without an estate agent, but it’s time-consuming and difficult, and you won’t get the
Compared to their traditional high street counterparts, online estate agents are relatively new kids on the block. According to their TV ads they offer all of the same services as high street estate agents, but with dramatically reduced costs. So how do they do it? The most obvious reason for their lower fees is –
It can be an emotional time when you realise that either you or a loved one need long-term care. And then there’s the thorny issue of cost. In this article we consider the different options for paying for a care home and alternative care arrangements that you may wish to consider. How are care homes
France is a country celebrated for its relaxed pace of life, rich culture, and world-renowned cuisine. From inspiring countless songs to shaping culinary traditions across the globe, it continues to captivate those looking for a change of scenery. But what does it really take to make the move? In this article, we explore the key
If a change in personal circumstances means you need to relocate for your career or family, it doesn’t always make sense to sell up and take yourself off the property market right away, or rush into buying a home in an unknown area. So why not consider letting? Letting your property offers flexibility, the security
Whether you are planning to sell your home in the near future, or simply want to give your property a stylish makeover for your own benefit, knowing how to add value to your property will help to increase the asking price when (and if) it does go on the market. But what are the easiest
An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC for short, is one of the many pieces of paperwork that you will need when selling or letting a property. An EPC tells a potential buyer or renter how energy efficient your property is, and rates this on an alphabetic scale – from G (lowest; very inefficient) to A
An EPC (energy performance certificate) is a vital part of the home buying and letting process, and you must have a valid EPC in place to sell or let your property. In England and Wales, they last for 10 years. However, you might want to update your EPC even before it is due to expire,
Is selling your home privately right for you? That’s a tough question to answer! As you can see from the costs table, there are some considerable cost savings to be made by selling your house privately. First things first, it might be worth asking yourself some of these questions:
If you own a leasehold property, you may be glad to know that selling with a leasehold is simpler than it looks. All it takes is a little planning and a few extra documents. This guide will help you understand your lease, how it affects the sale of your home, and how to get your
