Understanding the Local Property Market: The Hidden Perils of Overpricing Your Home in a Cooling Market… In an age of soundbites and sensationalism, the UK property market—particularly here in Preston and Chorley—often finds itself misconstrued by general narratives. While we cannot ignore the challenges of increasing mortgage rates and shifting buyer preferences, it is vital […]

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 family and excellent schools it’s life changing. Once you’ve made the decision to move you have another big question to address. How do I […]

When it comes to selling your property, you could consider the option of bypassing the services of a conventional estate agent. However, it’s essential to carefully assess the advantages and drawbacks before deciding. Selling a property can be complex and time-consuming, especially if you go solo. This article will guide you through the various avenues […]

The property market experienced a boom between the summer of 2020 and late summer of 2022, fuelled mainly by pandemic-induced trends such as the stamp duty stimulus, low mortgage rates, the race for space, and the rise of remote working. 2023 has presented a different story for the local housing market, with cooling demand, rising […]

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. 1. First step is […]

During the pandemic, the property market experienced a surge in demand for larger homes with spacious gardens. However, the tides are shifting, and a new trend is emerging. The combination of an ageing population, the post-Covid trend for early retirement and economic uncertainty has sparked a newfound love for downsizing. And surprisingly it is the […]