Why September? Are you considering putting your property up for sale? How and when your home goes on the market can determine whether you secure the right deal. And believe it or not the time is now. Yes, September could be the best time of the year to get your house sold and at the […]
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If your planning to be sold and moved by Christmas, now (September) is the time to get moving with your property sale… If you’ve ever done a long car journey with children, you’ll no doubt have heard; ‘Are we there yet?’ And if you have ever had the misfortune to deal with a dodgy mechanic […]
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Traditional estate agents like ourselves seem to have stopped using the phrase “no sale, no fee”, and this has allowed online-only agents to gain a piece of the market. So here is a little reminder of what “no sale, no fee” means as far as we are concerned. At Forbes Estate Agents, we are only […]
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We live in a World where most of us are bombarded with never-ending streams of information to process. And that information overload is leading to people making snap judgments quicker than ever. We see it at Forbes Estate Agents when people view a property. In most cases I’d say a person has made up their […]
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When cheap isn’t very cheerful. Estate agents’ fees for selling a property can vary wildly. In many parts of the country, 2.5 % is a standard fee. However, I’ve seen agents advertising fees as low as 0.50 % or even a fixed fee rate of £550. There is no way any professional agent doing their […]
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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 […]
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Many people believe the best value agent is the one who charges the least, however, in my opinion a best value agent is not the one who charges the least, they are in fact the one who achieves the highest price for your home. They are the one who offers a quality service with a carefully […]
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Putting your home up for sale means for a period of time you’ll have to live differently. In this article we explain why. Congratulations you’ve made the big decision to sell. You’ve chosen your preferred agent and instructed Forbes Estate Agents (we trust). We will then re-visit your property, instructing our photographer to take amazing […]
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This week the All England Lawn Tennis Championships begin at Wimbledon. Tennis reminds us of a very important aspect of estate agency work. The rallies which can go on for ages depending on how good the players are have a hint of negotiation about them. The back and forth nature of the ball whizzing over […]
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If you’re looking to make 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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