Recently I've noticed that when I'm out and about in valuations or chatting to clients in general a lot of sellers are feeling as if their property is sticking and many are asking me if houses have actually stopped selling. The market is changing but houses are still selling and although the selling process can be a stressful one but don't give up
During the colder months, we are battening down the hatches against the wintery chill, closing all our doors and windows tight and trying to keep warm air in. The cost of living crisis and rising energy bills have led many of us to take the matter into our own hands, trying to improve the efficiency of our homes by adding insulation into the loft spaces or wall cavities.
Buying a new property to live in is an enormous decision. Even so, we will likely spend more time deciding to buy a new sofa or car than a new home. The average property viewing takes just 20 minutes, and the average buyer will view a property only 2 or 3 times before completing the sale and moving in. With such minimal time in a property before agreeing to purchase, these viewing appointments are critical - check out these top tips to make sure you don't miss anything!
If you are considering selling your property, you're most likely hoping that the valuations will come in high. Make sure that you get the highest valuation possible with these tips.
Despite the leading energy providers confirming their record profits recently in the multiple millions, prices of our energy bills are sky-high, and many are struggling through this winter.
I’m Louise Breakey from Breakey & Co and in this video, I'm going to be speaking to you about what I think is happening to prices in the Wigan area. Last year we saw sale prices in Wigan rise by 8.8% this was almost 9% less than in 2021 when prices increased by 17.4% now in 2023 forecasters are predicting that average asking price
Not all agents are the same, watch this video to get some ideas of what to look for
Hi Im Louise Breakey and i just thought i would do this quick video and talk about the top 3 affordable areas in wigan for first time buyers because ive just been to a valuation and we had that exact chat. So, wigan is a thriving town located in the Greater Manchester area. Its close proximity to major cities such as Liverpool and Manchester makes
It's highly likely that you or someone in your family has had to work from home at some point in the last few years. Most bosses have realised that, without the chit-chat and distractions of the office environment, productivity is actually higher. But it isn't practical for you to work from the end of the kitchen table permanently.
What should you do to ensure your property is safe whilst it is empty through the winter months?
If you've ever considered moving house before and read blogs about where to start, there is almost always information about decluttering. Why?
Clean everything, and then clean it again - This is one of the best things you can do to prepare. You want to clean everything. The tops of all those cabinets pull out the sofa, everything. If you have already moved out, then obviously this is going to be much easier, but if you haven’t then you might want to consider hiring a professional cleaner.