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Monthly Archives: March 2026

Extend or Move in in 2026? A step-by-step guide for homeowners

You want more space. The kitchen bleeds into homework time. The spare room became an office, then a dumping ground. The obvious answer used to be to extend. Yet over the last few years, the sums have changed. This is an article for local homeowners who are weighing up an extension against moving. It gives […]

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What if your biggest pay rise never came from your employer?

What if your biggest pay rise never came from your employer? Over the past 25 years, the average UK home has increased in value from £77,950 to £270,259. That is a gain of £192,309. Broken down, that works out at roughly £140 per week, created simply by owning a home. Most people do not feel […]

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It starts with a conversation…

It starts with a conversation. Every successful sale begins with honest advice, clear strategy, and understanding what matters most to you.  Local Knowledge. Clear Strategy. Proven Results. We don’t just list homes, we advise, position, and negotiate to protect your value. Understanding the local market means giving the right pricing advice from day one and […]

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UK House Sales. January 2026 vs January 2024. A market quietly gathering pace.

A market quietly gathering pace. If you strip out the noise and look purely at sales agreed, January 2026 is telling a far more constructive story than many expected. Across much of the UK, buyer activity is not just holding up, it is materially stronger than two years ago. This is not a market being […]

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