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How to Turn Your Home's Weaknesses into Strengths

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Do you want to sell your property ? In order for your home to appeal to the widest range of potential buyers, it’s a good idea to identify its strengths and weaknesses. Every property is different. Your home might have beautiful...

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Advantages of upsizing or downsizing in 2018

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Finding your dream home can be a challenge. You might need a larger property if your family is growing, or if your children have left home, you might be looking to downsize. There are advantages of both upsizing and downsizing in 2018. We asked...

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Property predictions for 2018

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

It has been a mixed year in the housing market, but with house prices continuing to rise across the UK and Stamp Duty cuts for first-time buyers, times are changing. What will 2018 have in store for the housing market? Guild Members share their...

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Why is my home not selling?

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Waiting for an offer to come through on your home can be tense, but there are plenty of things you can do if your house isn’t getting any good offers. Changing the price - this was the number one recommendation from Guild agents. Most...

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VIDEO: How many homes should you view before making an offer?

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Looking for your perfect property can be an exciting, but how many should you view before choosing your favourite and making an offer?     If the first home that you look at seems perfect, it can be tempting to...

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VIDEO: What mistakes are you making in your home search?

Monday, November 13, 2017

What are the common mistakes people make when searching for a new home? Watch our video to find out:  1. Not setting your budget  Avoid disappointment and frustration by setting a clear budget, allowing for costs...

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How many homes should you look at before making an offer?

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Looking for your perfect property can be an exciting experience. Once you’ve searched online and spoken to your local Guild Member about what you’re looking for, it’s time to start the viewings. But how many should you do before you make an...

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Top Tips to Buy Land and Build Your Dream Home

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Are you dreaming of building your own home? Buying land and building a property on it is a dream many people share. But what about the logistics? Buying land and building your own house is uncharted territory for most people.  David...

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