When it comes to decorating a kid’s bedroom, the cost of new (and fun-looking) furniture and wall art can often become very expensive. Luckily, there are cheaper ways to spruce up a child’s bedroom to make it look playful – some of which you can simply do yourself or even as a fun activity with the kids! In this article, we’ll share our top t...
If you are looking to sell your house in Grantham, you may very well be feeling a little overwhelmed, and who can blame you? It is a huge undertaking, not to mention an incredibly emotional time for you as a homeowner. Many home movers find it extremely difficult to keep their personal feelings separate from their business brain when it comes to selling their home, but t...
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...
Buying a home can be a frustrating process. It’s no surprise, then, that when the end is finally in sight, you can’t wait to seal the deal by transferring your deposit or final balance to your legal representative. But, before you do, it’s important to stop and think carefully. More buyers in Grantham than ever before are falling victim to online fraud. When...
If a first-time buyer is interested in your home, this is great news! While there can be downsides to selling to a first-time buyer, there are just as many benefits that can outweigh the cons.Here are three top benefits of selling to a first-time buyer and Secure My Sale’s tips on how to attract them when selling your home.What are the Benefits of Selling to a First-Time...
House price growth is finally starting to slow down, with some property experts predicting a crash this year. In other news, a shift in renters’ demands has been revealed by one leading property website, and fans of a popular TV series can get their hands on one of the houses used in filming. Read on for all this and more in our May property market update. UK Hous...
If you are renovating a property in Grantham before sale, you need to be aware of the impact of the Party Wall Act and the implications for you if you don’t follow the rules. A Party Wall is a wall which sits on the boundary between two properties and includes: The wall between two terraced houses The middle wall in a pair of semis The boundary wall between two garde...
The housing boom is showing no signs of slowing down, while an ONS report has revealed the number one factor when it comes to property prices and the staggering rise in prices since the pandemic started. Read on to find out more, plus the latest news on rising rental costs. Demand for property continues to outstrip supply Despite several increases in interest rates in recent...
Committed BuyerHome buyers have been epically frustrated by Brexit, an election and now the pandemic and a second lockdown As such, the buyer market is more committed than ever. Buyers are prepared to pay the fees associated with buying your home because competition for property is currently so fierce. When we introduce you to Secure My Sale’s Committed Buyer pool, we hel...
At Secure My Sale we are members of PropertyMark, National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and National Auctioneers and Valuers Association (NAVA) who regularly give great advise and tips about the market we’re in have a look at their guide to;PROPERTY VIEWINGS AND MOVES IN LIGHT OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)People who are in the process of selling their house and moving...
