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Chartered Surveyors in Scotland are the most negative in the UK

March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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First-time buyers continue to be put off by problems accessing affordable mortgages, a report has found. The latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors UK (RICS) housing market survey found that sellers in the country are optimistic about selling their property but buyers remain thin on the ground. In February, the number of new instructions to sell in the country remained stable but interest from potential buyers stayed relatively flat. The survey also found that chartered surveyors in Scotland are the most negative in the UK about the number of sales expected over the next … [Read more...]

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Give your home the best “shot” at selling!

March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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In the world of property marketing, photographs are visual portals; they transport prospective buyers into their dreams and aspirations. If the photograph is right it has the power to make people want to buy and live in the property almost instantaneously. Stunning property photographs help to create that all important first impression. When prospective buyers arrange to view the property they will arrive in a positive frame of mind. This can significantly increase the chance of making a sale further down the line. But a bad photograph can do the opposite almost instantaneously and since … [Read more...]

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Having trouble selling your home? We are offering Homestaging report for just £99.00

February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Times are tough for property sellers  and with buyers having so much choice, it is so important to present your property in the best possible light to reel in the buyers. One problem for sellers is that as much as they hope prospective buyers will visualise the home’s potential, most make their decision as soon as they walk in the door, or even as soon as they’ve hit the driveway. First impressions are the only impressions that count when you’re trying to sell. Research shows that buyers make a decision about whether they are going to turn their nose up or not within about 30 seconds. … [Read more...]

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Scottish house moving costs outstrip prices, says survey

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The cost of moving home in Scotland has risen faster than house prices over the past decade, according to new research. A Bank of Scotland survey suggested the average expenses associated with moving rose by 69% from £4,125 in 2001 to £6,972 in 2011. The percentage figure was greater than the 64% rise in house prices over the same period. The survey indicated the cost of moving home was now at its highest level since the peak of the housing market in 2007. However, the average cost in Scotland was 22% lower than the UK average of £8,922. House moving expenses north of the … [Read more...]

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Superstition affects property prices

November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Number 13 knocks thousands off the price of a home Properties with the number 13 sell for significantly less than others on the same street according to new research. Unlucky for some? Superstition is a major factor in influencing the price of property - according to new research from FindaProperty.com.  When it analysed 10 years' worth of Land Registry data, it found that homeowners trying to sell number 13 properties are often forced to accept offers that are significantly lower than usual. On average, they can expect to receive £6,511 (4.1%) less when selling their property … [Read more...]

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UKPB Online Estate Agents Announce the Opening of a Free Advice Centre

September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In addition to the free valuation service offered, UKPB have opened a free advice centre, open to anyone, not just sellers using their company. The advice can be related to any aspect of house sales. Such as similar historic prices in the area, stamp duty, moving check lists. UKPB Estate Agents, a recently launched online estate agent offering commission-free services, has opened its free advice centre to cater to the needs of house sellers. UKPB, whose marketing partners include RightMove, Primelocation and Zoopla, provides a professional online estate agency service at low fixed fees, … [Read more...]

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‘Bank refused to let me sell my house. Now I have to slash price’

August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A BANK stopped a mother of two from selling her home for €500,000 because they wanted a higher price so she could repay her debts. But the house has gone back on the market with a lower asking price of €450,000. In April this year Jillian Godsil agreed to sell Raheengraney House near Shillelagh, Co Wicklow, for €500,000 But her lender, the Bank of Scotland (Ireland), demanded a higher selling price because she owes €900,000 on the house. And as house prices continue to fall, Ms Godsil fears she will have to slash the price again if a buyer is not found soon. Yesterday, … [Read more...]

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Over 21,319 UK residential properties on the market for £1 million in the UK.

August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Research commissioned by Investec Specialist Private Bank reveals there were 21,319 UK residential properties on the market for GBP1 million or more during the second quarter of 2011.  This is 10% higher than the same period in 2010, and 8% more than the first three months of this year. Collectively, they were worth over GBP47.76 billion, which equates to GBP2.24 million per property. Investec Specialist Private Bank believes many of these properties will require mortgages, but a number of lenders only provide finance against the value of the property you are looking to buy. In contrast … [Read more...]

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Property Marketing – top property marketing tips direct to your desktop

August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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GET the all our Property Marketing tips delivered straight to your desktop - with Midas Property Consultants RSS service. RSS - which stands for Really Simple Syndication - is a faster and easier way to get the latest stories direct to your computer without having to surf around looking for them. There are 3 very simple ways of signing up for one of our feeds. 1.  If you use a browser such as Internet Explorer 7, Firefox or Opera, simply press the orange button in your brower and choose a folder you want your feeds to go too. 2.  Or download a special piece of software known as … [Read more...]

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Midas Home Staging – Having trouble selling your house?

August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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It’s time to call in the homestagers for some style tips Times are tough for property sellers with house prices falling by 2.9 per cent over the past year, according to the latest figures from the Halifax and with buyers having so much choice, it is so important to present your property in the best possible light to reel in the buyers. One  problem for sellers is that as much as they hope prospective buyers will visualise the home's potential, most make their decision as soon as they walk in the door, or even as soon as they've hit the driveway. First impressions are the only … [Read more...]

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