How to spot an overpriced house
To put it simply, buying a home often boils down to the price. There are a few ways you can quickly identify properties which are overpriced, and this knowledge will put you in a better position when you are looking to buy. It could be a refreshing change to find that a property you love […]
How to know when it’s time to put your home on the market
Are you thinking about putting your property on the market, but aren’t sure when or how? It can be difficult to know exactly when you should sell your home. However, there are times and seasons when selling your home is almost certainly the right thing for you. Whether you need more outdoor space, a designated […]
The Best UK Locations for Winter Walks
As our lifestyles have been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are considering relocating to more rural or scenic locations. With this in mind, we asked Guild Members for their recommendations on the best locations in the UK for winter walks: 1. Bedgebury, Kent Carol Prier from Firefly Homes says: “We recommend Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest for a winter walk as it […]
31% of buyers will most likely ditch home moves if they have to pay stamp duty
Thousands of homebuyers will pull the plug on their deals as a result of the stamp duty holiday not being extended. Around a third (31%) said they would very likely cancel their planned move if they had to pay stamp duty, with a further 43% admitting that they would most likely do the same, according […]
When is the Best Time to Sell Your Home?
Putting your home on the market is a big decision, so it’s important to make sure that you’re doing it at the right time of year. There has always been debate about the best time to sell a property, so we asked Guild agents to share their thoughts on the prime time to sell. […]
How to Juggle Working from Home and Homeschooling
For many parents, memories from the first lockdown, juggling working from home and ensuring their child keeps on top of their education will fill them with dread. Before we delve into our top 10 tips for survival, remember, you have been there before and although it may have been challenging and mistakes were made, you […]
An Interview With Paul Rolfe
This month, we caught up with Paul Rolfe, Director at Paul Rolfe Sales and Letting to discuss his idea of a perfect home and top tips for working in the property sector. Tell us about yourself Positive, funny, crazy, full of vigour and energy, is how other people see me, or so they say. […]
What Does the Third Lockdown Mean for Homemovers in England?
With the new variant of COVID-19 causing a rapid rise in infections throughout the country, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures and a national lockdown to mitigate the spread of the virus to protect the NHS and save lives. But what does this mean for homemovers? The Guild reveals how buying, selling, renting and […]
Using a letting agent
As a landlord, whether you have restricted time, little experience or prefer the convenience, letting agents provide a range of services to take on the responsibilities involved with letting a property. Frequent changes to Government legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic poses additional challenges for landlords, which is where a letting agent’s knowledge and experience could […]
Tips to find a buy-to-let property
Letting a property and becoming a landlord can be an attractive and exciting venture, but there is more to renting out a property than you may realise. Here at The Guild, we have created a helpful guide to finding a buy-to-let property. What is a buy-to-let property? A buy-to-let is exactly what you may […]
