Author Archives: Paul Forbes
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Chorley & Leyland Property Blog – Why Are There So Few Local Homes For Sale?
28% drop in the number of properties for sale in Chorley and Leyland in the last 12 months. 232 local homes have sold (stc) in the last three months alone, taking the time from the ‘for sale board’ going up to sale agreed to a median of 27 days. The £100k to £200k price range […]
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Add value to your property with these home improvement ideas!
If you’re looking to take the next step up on the property ladder but are struggling with jumping up to the next price bracket it could be time to consider making changes to your current property to increase its value. Here’s Forbes Estate Agents 7 ways guide on how you can add thousands to your […]
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Don’t stand for Estate Agent excuses!
“I couldn’t hand in my assignment today because the dog ate my homework.” “The train to Preston is cancelled due to the wrong kind of snow falling.” “I can’t make it into work today boss because a ghost in my house has kept me all night.” Excuses, excuses, excuses. That last one was taken from […]
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Will OAP homeowners be forced to sell their homes as their gas & electric bills are set to double in 2022? What can the 4,385 Chorley & Leyland OAP homeowners do to mitigate this? What are their options if they do need to sell? And what will that mean for the Chorley property market as […]
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The headlines … Local rents up by 9.5% in the last 12 months Local house prices up 11.7% in the last 12 months Landlords helped by ultra-low mortgage rates and a stamp duty holiday Yet, some landlords are anxious about a possible end to no fault evictions New EPC rules could cost landlords £10,000+ per […]
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Finding your next property, be that for yourself to live in or as an investment, can sometimes be a scary task. You are possibly making one of the biggest purchases of your life, and you want to ensure you make the right choice. Buying your next property is all about finding a property with the […]
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How much will I actually put in my pocket at the end of the sale? Making the decision to sell your home and move is a big one. Whatever the reason whether it’s downsizing, needing more space, wanting a better neighbourhood or to be closer to excellent schools it’s life-changing. Once you’ve made the decision […]
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Did you know 2,094 local homeowners are considering selling their home between now and the summer of 2023? Reports in the press suggest 1 in 5 homeowners are considering moving home in the next 18 months. This will change the dynamics of selling your local home, meaning there are certain matters that you, as a […]
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We received a call recently from a retired gentleman who had lived in the same house for more than 40 years. He was relocating to be closer to his family and was selling his property for the first time and unsure what to ask agents. The advice we gave him is what we share with […]
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Some people asking this question are local buyers troubling themselves that they are about to buy their home just before a potential property crash, yet others are homeowners wanting to know where the top of the market is before they sell. Even a handful of landlords unable to either start buying or start selling some […]
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