We live in a rapidly changing world; we have an immense pressure to keep up with the trends, whether that’s the model of iPhone you have, the food you eat or even the clothes you wear! The speed of those changes, powered by ever-advancing technology, can often seem overwhelming and tiring. What people want from their homes is also a continually evolving trend, which is essential for both vendors and...
If you put your hand on a hot stove you would not be surprised to burn it. And if you go for a stroll when it’s pouring down with rain you’ll get soaked, right? Duh, of course, you’re now probably thinking ‘tell me something I don’t know’. However, it’s also pretty obvious that if you put your property on the market and it’s filled with clutter, it is a much harder home to sell. It makes...
If you’ve ever bought or sold a property, then you have probably come across the term ‘property chain’ before. But what is a property chain and how does it affect you? What is a Property Chain? A property chain is a term used for buyers and sellers who are linked together in a sales transaction. Typically, if you are selling your home, it’s because you are moving into another one, and you are...
A friend of mine recently told me about a story they read which happened in the north of England. A couple had instructed an agent who valued their property for £30,000 more than the other agencies which were invited round. After very little interest over six weeks the agent advised them to drop the price by £15,000 to create ‘more interest’. Then when they agreed, the agent said ‘we’ll...
Do you have a spare room at home? Is it the room which time forgot? Is it where everything ends up getting stored when you tell yourself that you’ll ‘sort it out later’. Maybe the collection of books you haven’t read for the past 10 years might come in ‘handy’ one day, so they can stay, along with the huge mountain of possessions you’re hoarding in that room? Whatever you use it for, you...
Imagine you hired a professional photographer to come and capture on film a special event you were holding and he or she turns up with a smartphone and starts clicking away. I guess you’d be horrified, I know I would be! When you employ a professional, you expect a certain level of service and results. In the photographer’s case, you’d quite rightly demand they have the right equipment, and supply...
Whenever people sell their homes with us at MyLondonHome, one of the questions which nearly always comes up from them is - How do I respond to offers? Below are our five key points of what you need to consider when deciding whether it’s an offer too good to refuse! An accurately priced property in an excellent location is the ultimate magnet when it comes to attracting offers quickly. The ideal...
At MyLondonHome we know first impressions count - whether it’s a job interview, a date or viewing a property. Homebuyers nowadays make even quicker snap judgements than they did a decade ago, so be mindful of this. We constantly find that buyers want properties that not only appeal to their eyes but also their noses! I’m sure you’ve read or heard about how properties where the smell of coffee...