Author Archives: Paul Forbes
This is the question many people are asking right now, and the answer depends on your circumstances. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide, fact-based information on the local property market so potential house sellers and buyers can make the best decision for themselves. Our role is to educate the potential house sellers, […]
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Dos and don’ts – advice for Property Investors and Landlords
Investing in property has always been viewed as a fantastic way to make money, but with lots of changes occurring in the property market, buy-to-let is much tougher than it once was. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest. Follow the Forbes Estate Agents dos and don’ts to help navigate the property minefield and make […]
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Chorley & Leyland Property Blog – Is it Time to ‘Plan’ to Get the Builders In?
It is expected the Government will start fining around half of all UK local authorities for failing to build enough new homes as Westminster starts to force local authorities to build more homes with the new laws. The Conservative Government has gone on record with an ambition to build 300,000 new homes each year […]
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The build-up and festivities around Bonfire Night can be a lot of fun. But it’s not all excited gasps at whooshing rockets and delighted squeals at the site of spinning Catherine Wheels lighting up the night sky. For many pets and animals this is THE worst time of year. At Forbes Estate Agents we love […]
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HOW TO AVOID A HOME INSURANCE HORROR SHOW!
Escaping an Insurance Nightmare on Your Street. In this two-minute read, we look at how you can avoid scary problems with your home and buildings insurance. AND the essential items people regularly forget to cover. It’s scare season again and few things are more chilling than discovering your home isn’t correctly insured. Buildings and contents […]
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Chorley, Leyland & Preston Property Market: Could the humble ‘granny annexe’ help solve the local housing crisis for mature homeowners?
Could the humble ‘granny annexe’ help solve the local housing crisis for mature homeowners? Most local homeowners born before 1960 have been in their homes for more than 25 years. Yet of all the properties sold in the UK since the first lockdown in the summer of 2020, 50% of those property owners had only […]
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Eager to sell…and the estate agent calls you and says that they have a potential cash buyer who would like to come and view your property in an hour – what do you do? Don’t panic and follow these 6 simple tips to have your home viewing-ready and in a hurry. First step is to […]
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Seven Steps to Landlord Success in just 60 seconds…
Below is a seven-step guide for landlords to help make renting their property a success. 1) Get Valuations. So, you have a property to rent? We suggest calling in three different agencies to compare prices, people and approach. 2) Choosing an Agent. Look for local experience, integrity and proven success. 3) Marketing Matters. How and […]
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Who Should Do Your Property Viewings?
Your property is on the market and requests to view it have started rolling in. What do you do next? The objective of any viewing is to give potential buyers the opportunity to get a close up view of your property in the hope they like what they see and make you an offer. But […]
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We love all kinds of property at Forbes Estates. From a one-bedroom studio flat to a sprawling 7-bedroom country pad complete with a swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. And one of the UK’s favourite types of homes, especially as the population lives longer, are bungalows. One floor living is getting a lot of love in […]
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