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Category: Selling
How Can I Sell My Leicester Property Quickly?
Introduction: There’s no denying it’s been a hectic two years for the property market as a result of the global pandemic prompting a huge surge in house buying activity. While some of that initial burst caused by stamp duty holidays and changing lifestyle priorities has maybe calmed, prices remain high. If you didn’t sell last… Read more »
Should I Sell My Rental Property In Leicester?
Introduction: There’s no denying it’s been a very strange and unpredictable 18 months, and the same is true for the property sector. Deciding when might be a good time to sell a rental property can be difficult at the best of times, but throw in a global pandemic, bans on evictions, changes in legislation and… Read more »
Catch Ricardo before he disappears to win an AMAZING hamper! 🎁
Ricardo is our super secret board who will be hiding on a property within Leicester. All you have to do is find Ricardo, take a picture of him, send it to us and you’ll be entered into our prize draw!
East Midlands property market remains resilient despite uncertainty
According to recent reports, the East Midlands’ property market remained resilient throughout 2018 despite a backdrop of political uncertainty. The company’s Market Insite report, which monitors trends in the regional property market across Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, highlighted a positive year across the region with keen interest from owner-occupiers for freehold property. It also showcased… Read more »
Where to buy your property in Leicester
Amidst all the Brexit drama, knowing when or where to buy a property recently has become more confusing than ever before. Although we don’t know exactly what will happen to the housing market post-Brexit, what we do know is that cross the city, house prices are on the up. In fact, every postcode area… Read more »
How long does conveyancing take?
Just got your offer accepted on a house? Are you excited? Of course you are! Now just to wait a couple of months for everything to process. Conveyancing takes on average around 12 weeks, but it can be much shorter, with some transactions completing in as little as 4 weeks! Many first-time buyers are surprised are surprised that… Read more »
Should you put your property to auction?
Auctioneering has been on the rise in recent years thanks to shows such as ‘Storage Wars’ and ‘Homes Under The Hammer’, and more and more homeowners are considering putting their property to auction. However there are pros and cons to living by the gavel, and we’re here to provide you with some key information supporting… Read more »
How To Add Value To Your Home On A Budget
When it comes to selling your property, it always pays to take a good look at it before it goes on to the market and discover the things you can do to increase the appeal without necessarily breaking the bank, as such, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to add value to your… Read more »
What do estate agents do?
As you may or may not be aware, Readings sell property, let property, value property, survey property and auction property! But what do estate agents as a whole actually do? Market your home We at Readings will gather all the relevant information about your property; take professional imagery, gather room dimensions and write up a description to entice… Read more »
Probate valuation of property
What is a probate valuation? After someone passes, probate is the legal process of dealing with their assets which can include bank accounts, vehicles, jewellery and probably the largest investment anyone makes of property. A probate valuation will take into account all of these items (deduct outstanding debts) to calculate how much inheritance tax (IHT)… Read more »
Leicester Property Market – How to value your house correctly
Whether you’re looking to sell or buy a property in Leicestershire, it always pays to fully get your head around the Leicester Property Market before you start. That way you can be sure that you’re getting the best deal. When it comes to selling your home, getting a good valuation is vital, but, as well… Read more »
Champagne dah-ling!
Congratulations to Sarah Hayward, one of our post-valuation champagne prize draw winners! All of our clients who have a valuation carried out receive an email invitation to complete a post-property valuation survey to help us maintain the great customer service that we are known for. Thank you to everyone who provided us with valuable feedback,… Read more »
Questions to ask your Leicester Estate Agent when selling your house
Selling your property is an important process. One which involves several vital factors in order to ensure you get the best possible price for your home. While there is the possibility of selling a house yourself, it always pays to get the knowledge of the experts to be in with the best chance of a… Read more »
Top tips for selling your property in winter
The countdown to Christmas and New Year can be a hectic time and a new beginning can sometimes mean a new home for some. Selling your home in winter isn’t always easy when everything looks dark and grey. Mud and leaves everywhere and your garden isn’t looking it’s best. These top tips will help to increase… Read more »
Thinking about Autumn and Winter property maintenance?
Our Autumn and Winter property maintenance checklist helps you when temperatures start to drop. It’s a sign that you must start to check your property is ready for the onset of autumn and the impending arrival of winter. Heating Your number one priority for property maintenance going into winter should be the heating system. Don’t wait… Read more »