JNP blog

You may have seen a number of headlines over the past week around mortgages and interest rates, designed to get a reaction from readers. But what should you do?

Moving to a smaller home can be a great opportunity to free up some equity from your home, live a different lifestyle and to save money.

Longer days, lighter nights, and blue skies. Summer is a great time to put your home on the market, showing it off at its best! Here are our top 5 reasons why you should sell in the summer.

Gardens are at the top of many home buyers’ wish lists, especially after the restrictions imposed by the pandemic which made many of us realise the value of outdoor space, no matter how small

Wondering what's the best way to sell your property and confused about the difference between traditional local estate agents and online agents? Find out more with our helpful summary

Kerb appeal is the first and last thing a perspective buyer or tenant will see when viewing your property, so it’s vital to make a great first impression. After all, the exterior of your home is an advert for what is inside and improving the external appearance will not only leave a good long-lasting impression but may also significantly increase the value of your home.

Trading Standards and the government have jointly announced compulsory material information which must appear on property listings. A property's council tax band or rate (for lettings and sales) and the property price and tenure information (for sales) must be included on all property listings by 31st May 2022.

Choosing an estate agent to sell or rent out your home can be a daunting task. Do you have recommendations from friends of family? Should you rely on online reviews? Choose the agent with the most sales boards visible? Or choose the estate agent who offers the cheapest service?

Find out what a conveyancer does and how they are involved in the process of buying a house.

If you’ve decided 2022 is going to be the year you move to a new home and you have a property to sell, then we recommend you get started now. Getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly – but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.

Following a year of exceptionally high levels of property sales, the market is now seeing a shortage of new properties available on the market. This is making buying a new home more competitive than ever and in many cases a high number of buyers are looking to purchase the same property.

Find out about the different property valuation options available before you sell your home.