The Pros and Cons of Using the Help to Buy Scheme Three-minute read to help you consider the Help to Buy Scheme from all angles. The Help to Buy scheme is a government-backed equity loan opportunity. It is also referred to as ‘shared equity’. The scheme is currently only available on new build properties. The loan from the government is up to 20% of the [……]
A to Z Guide for Changing Your Address in Seaford A two-minute read. As if selling your home, packing your belongings, and remembering to take the dog isn’t stressful enough, unfortunately, you can’t escape the paperwork palaver that comes with moving. Notifying companies and authorities of your change of address can be monotonous, but (for some things), it’s mandatory. (Not to mention the risk of [……]
What’s the Rental Return on Your Seaford Buy-to-Let Property? A two-minute read to help you quickly determine the return on a buy-to-let property in Seaford. If you’re looking for a property to rent out, it’s important to understand the numbers involved. You may have inherited a property and are thinking of letting it. Use the information here to identify if that is a prudent thing [……]
How to Help Elderly Relatives Move Home in Seaford For an elderly relative, moving on to the next chapter of their lives can be an emotional experience. The need to move home might stem from financial needs, bereavement, health reasons, or the wish to be nearer loved ones. But whatever the catalyst, time, diplomacy, and tact are the order of the day. Don’t rush It’s [……]
Agent Fees: How to Get the Best Value Deal When Selling Your Seaford Home In this two-minute read, we look at why low agent fees don’t equal top selling price. Unless your name is Elon Musk, selling your home will probably be the biggest transaction you make in your lifetime. So, who will you entrust to get you the best deal? Option 1: You go for [……]
Eight Ways to Celebrate National Children’s Day in Seaford In this two-minute read, we look at ways to promote children’s wellbeing. The past year has been challenging for kids, so let’s make them feel special on National Children’s Day (NCD) on Sunday 16 May. The lockdowns of the last year hit children particularly hard. While little ones often say they want to skip school, the [……]
How You Can Support Economic Recovery in Seaford In this two-minute read, we look at why it’s crucial that consumers shop local. As we emerge out of lockdown, there’s one thing you can do to help Seaford recover from the pandemic – and that’s to shop local. Independent traders are the lifeblood of communities, generating interest and footfall in our high streets and providing local [……]
Top Tips for Making the Most of Your Outside Space In this two-minute read, we share some simple ideas to improve your garden. When it comes to outside space, size doesn’t matter – it’s what you do with it that counts. According to a recent survey, gardens took the top spot on wish lists for both buyers and renters (source: Rightmove). Here are some tips [……]
Helpful Information to Share with Your Seaford Agent In this two-minute read, we look at useful information which you might want to share with your agent to satisfy inquisitive buyers. You can often tell whether a viewer is keen on a property from the questions they ask. And in our experience, the more specific the question, the warmer the prospect. When it comes to preparing [……]
Tips for Seaford Sellers Looking for an Agent They Can Trust In this three-minute read, we list five things Seaford sellers should look for in an estate agent. It pains us to say this, but a recent survey found people were more likely to trust a traffic warden or a lawyer than an estate agent. When it comes to telling the truth, it seems that [……]
