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The Real Meaning of Christmas…

As the season of giving is just a few days away we thought to share with you lovely people some of the most expensive Christmassy things ever. The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, has an enormous 13 metre, diamond-encrusted Christmas Tree which cost £7m. Mind you they probably aren’t too bothered about the electricity […]

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Preston, Chorley and Leyland, property blog – ‘Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?’

This is the question many people are asking right now, and the answer depends on your circumstances. We pride ourselves on the 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, landlords and […]

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Preston, Chorley & Leyland Property Blog – Waiting for the Local House Market to Crash Will Cost You £28,433

Doom and gloom in the British property market or clickbait doom-mongers? Newspapers and clickbait 24-7 news websites, desperate for clicks, are peddling a story of a doomsday time for the economy, particularly the property market, as interest rates and inflation create the perfect storm for the UK property market. So, let us look at what […]

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Is that your best offer?

One of the recurring questions we at Forbes Estates get asked by people selling their homes with us is ‘Should I accept this offer?’ Depending on our response this is often followed with another question: “Ok then, so what’s an acceptable offer?” The truth is it depends on many factors. It is important to consider the […]

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Landlords – Are your tenancy agreements compliant with section 47 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987?

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, section 47 states any written demand for rent or other monies payable to the landlord under the Assured Shorthold Tenancy (or other relevant tenancy) must have the landlord’s address and not that of the agent. That means if you are a landlord, your home address, registered office or your usual […]

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Should I give my agent a set of keys for viewings?

Should I give my agent a set of keys for viewings? If you’re hoping to sell your property in a quick time then handing over the keys to your agent could prove very beneficial. Responsive In the age of the internet and 24 access, people have become impatient and can often expect to view a […]

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Autumn – The Most Important Selling Season?

It’s the 1st calendar day of Autumn today which some would say is the most important selling season of the year…and we agree. Why…because September and October are much busier months of the year for homebuyers than November and December. So, Winter Is Really Coming and it is important to secure a buyer before then. […]

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Chorley & Leyland Property Blog – Tenants’ Spiralling Energy Bills are About to Become Landlords’ Problem

As gas and electric bills rocket for local tenants, landlords who do not start to make energy efficiency upgrades face lengthy void periods and will have to discount their rents. This is irrespective of the Government’s plans to change the rules on renting properties with low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings. Until six months ago, […]

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What ‘No Sale – No Fee’ Really Means…

Traditional full service estate agents like ourselves seem to have stopped using the phrase “No sale, No fee”, and this has allowed DIY 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, […]

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Chorley & Leyland Property Blog – Will the Cost-of-Living Crisis Mark the End of the Booming Local Property Market?

Chorley and Leyland property prices have increased by 22.1% over the last two years. House prices have risen on the back of several things, including changes in how people see their homes and how they live and work (i.e., working from home), a lack of properties on the market and government tax incentives (the stamp […]

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