Many homeowners in Grantham desire more space for a whole host of reasons. You may have a growing family, a change of personal circumstances, or have simply outgrown your current home. With all the changes in the mortgage rates available, should you stay or should you go? A difficult decision then lays ahead. Do you extend and renovate your current property or sell on and pur...
Are you selling your home over winter? Just because mowing season has come to an end, that doesn’t mean your garden has to lose its appeal during the colder months. Here are four tips on how to prepare your garden in your Grantham home for winter to keep it looking fabulous over Christmas and into the new year. 1. Tidy Up The Lawn ...
When it comes to selling your home in Grantham, there’s a lot of overwhelming information and old wives tales out there, and it can sometimes be difficult separating the fact from the fiction. Advice often comes from well-meaning friends or family members who are just trying to be helpful, but in reality, they are not property experts! Our team at Secure My Sale Estate...
Mortgage rates have started to creep down, house prices are forecast to fall into 2024, and asking prices have slowed across the country. Read on to find out the latest property news and more. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% In welcome news for buyers and homeowners whose mortgages are due for renewal, the average rate on a fixed-term mortgage has dropped below 6...
Buying a house in Grantham is likely to be the most expensive purchase you will ever make. Yet the decision to make an offer on something worth hundreds of thousands of pounds is made, on average, in just 25 minutes. Some people can spend longer than that deciding whether to purchase a £49 pair of shoes! So, as the buying decision is usually made with such speed, it&rsqu...
When you start browsing homes, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of opportunity. It’s even easier to get swept up in the moment and end up making bad choices! Taking time to decide what you want in a Grantham property before you start viewing can help you quickly find the right place. If you’re struggling to choose a home, here are our tips on how to find the...
Buying a new home in Grantham is a commitment, and it’s not one that you should ever take lightly. It’s also not something you should go into blind. Having a deposit saved up, looking at your budget, knowing what you need from the property ahead of time – all of these things will help immensely when buying a house. Knowing the difference between a freehold an...
Interest rates have finally been frozen, rental costs have hit new highs and sadly mortgage arrears are on the rise. Read on to find out the latest on all this and more. UK Interest Rates Frozen After 14 straight increases, the Bank of England has announced a freeze on their base interest rate, which remains at 5.25%. The surprising move...
Is buy to let in Grantham a good investment? That’s a really good question, for so many different reasons. Here are Jason Lee MD of Secure My Sales Estate Agents Grantham thoughts. Firstly, what makes a ‘good investment’? What are the hallmarks of a ‘good investment’? Secondly, is buy to let a ‘good investment for you’, personally sp...
Many people believe that spring is the best time to sell a house, with buyers wanting to be moved in ready for summer, viewings able to take place later in the day thanks to the lighter evenings, and spring traditionally being a time for new beginnings. However, there are plenty of reasons why September is actually a better time to sell, with leading property website Rightmove...
Are you tired of dealing with slow internet speeds and constant buffering? Do you find yourself wondering how to fix poor Wi-Fi and boost your Wi-Fi signal at home? Look no further! We know how important a decent Wi-Fi signal is in your home. In fact, many home movers check internet speeds before making a decision to view a property! The fact is that many of us have multiple d...
Interest rates have risen for a 14th consecutive time, with further increases expected. Average asking prices have fallen sharply, and rent is now cheaper than a first-time mortgage across most of the country. Read on to find out the latest property market news. Interest Rates Rise Again It’s bad news for homeowners as the Bank of England has raised the...
Have you put your home in Grantham on the market but are now wondering whether you should take it off again? Then don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Selling your home is a huge decision and many of our clients have the same kind of thought process, for many different reasons. In particular, the jitters can set in if your sale is taking longer than usual to progress. So,...
If you’re a new or inexperienced landlord, or you simply don’t have the time to manage your property, then it may be time to consider hiring a lettings agent to manage the property for you. But how can you ensure you’ve found the right one for you? Here at Secure My Sale Estate Agents in Grantham have a look at our handy tips will help you to pick the b...
When we think of a property auction, we probably imagine a room full of investors with an auctioneer up front – hammer in hand – spouting numbers at record speeds. These days, this couldn’t be further from the truth! Nowadays, property auctions are a place for everyone and there’s no need to physically attend one. Online auctions are rising in populari...
