The UK’s property market landscape has experienced a significant shift over the last couple of years. In October 2021, there were 424,809 properties for sale in the UK. That now stands at 664,780, a rise of 56.5%. Looking at the number of property sales in the UK in October 2021, 111,229 properties were sold subject […]

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 […]

In the realm of British suburban living, the semi-detached house has often been the subject of caricature, a symbol of safe yet uninspiring domesticity, epitomised by hit TV shows and movies like the Dursleys out of Harry Potter, the BBC show Outnumbered, Birds of a Feather and the ever-awkward son of Norwich, Alan Partridge. However, […]

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 […]

The consensus among economists and the wider public is clear: the remarkable ascent of local property prices over the previous twelve years has reached its peak and is now starting to drift downwards. Major national publications splash headlines filled with pessimism about the UK housing market, citing issues such as buyer affordability caused by challenges […]

In this spooktacular article, we look at five things you want to avoid when selling your home. This infamous five will have prospective buyers fleeing your property as quickly as if they bumped into Freddy Kruger in your bathroom! But fear not as we have a treat for you this Halloween and we’ll show you […]

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 […]

How Preston Home Sellers are Navigating the Storm In recent months, the British property market in certain parts of the country, has exhibited signs of cooling. As a result, homeowners selling their homes face increasing competition from more homes on the market. The increase in mortgage rates has played a pivotal role in this cooling, […]

Unveiling the Secrets of Securing a Mortgage When Self-Employed! Have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of getting a mortgage when self-employed? Well, wonder no more!  We’ve got the information right here… The myth: Horror stories about self-employed mortgage applications have circulated, but the reality is more promising than you might think.  While […]