One month into 2015, if you are still sticking with your new year's resolution, you should be proud. For those trying to sell their home this year, though, there is no choice but to continue with the long-term plan. As new contenders enter the market, spurred on by their own goal, you will have to maintain your momentum to avoid being overtaken. February is the perfect time, therefore, to perform a...

Estate agent contracts are not just complex, they can cost you time and money. Therefore, you need do all you can to understand what you are signing. The agents want your business so feel free to challenge anything you are not comfortable with. Here are some tips to help you.   Don’t accept percentages on face value   When you accept a percentage without working out the actual amount it...

If you are selling your home in the UK this year, there is one thing affecting the market that you will be all too aware of: the 2015 general election. Uncertainty always surrounds an upcoming vote, as any new party could introduce a drastic new policy that could change the property market or economy significantly. This year, with housing a hot issue in the political debate, the impact...

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when moving house, but there are small things that you’ll have to remember to do amidst the chaos. Some of these details may be considered obvious and basic, but something the obvious things are the ones that get overlooked. If you’re moving house, be sure to tackle these small details as soon as you move into your new home or right before doing so. Double...

First impressions count. Whether you are on a date or going for a job interview, if people decide they do not like what they see, that negative view tends to linger. When it comes to romance, there are plenty more fish in the sea, but when it comes to selling your home, you may not find another buyer. With the majority of house hunting starting online, property listings will be the...

  Market overview From Belfast to the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland is a popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom. Like many countries, the economy was hit badly in the financial crisis, but the property market has seen growth since, with house prices climbing steadily, fuelled by low supply and climbing demand from local buyers.  The Selling Process Marketing your property The...

Is pimping up your humble abode on your to-do list for the year ahead? Have you been convinced/nagged/harassed into doing some DIY? Well, never fear, pimping up your home is a relatively easy thing to do and we have some simple techniques for jazzing up your indoor space over the year ahead. Okay, they might not be easy to install – or find sometimes - but your home will be instantly freshened up...

As January nears its end, homeowners around the country who made cleaning the house their New Year's resolution may be considering handing in the towel. For those trying to sell a property, though, cleanliness is not an option: a tidy home is more likely to sell. Consider it from a buyer's perspective: viewing a property that has mess everywhere is not only less impressive, but also harder to picture...

  Market Overview Ireland’s unique charm and natural beauty are envied the world over – the influence this tiny island has had on the whole planet is simply extraordinary. Despite a rather catastrophic slump in property values between 2007 and 2012, things are once again heading in the right direction – average prices in Dublin spiked a massive 15 per cent during 2013...

Selling your home in January can feel like a bleak time, with the weather still cold and everyone suffering financial hangovers post-Christmas. Listing your home as soon as possible, though, is the right thing to do, if you want to be ready for the spring buying season.  In the UK, for example, with the election in May, buyers are expected to start hunting for houses even earlier...