Regional Property Market Update Spring 2021: West of England and South Wales
At 7.0% and 8.5% respectively, average annual price growth in Wales and the South West is significant. In both areas growth is currently stronger than at any point in the last four years. Five areas of the South West are currently experiencing double-digit price growth. Caerphilly is the strongest performing area in South Wales. Properties […]
The 2021 Guild Awards: Winners Announced
This year, in light of the current pandemic, The Guild hosted their National Meeting virtually on Friday 19th February. The meeting was an outstanding success, with hundreds of the best independent estate agents from around the UK tuning in live. The event was hosted by Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild, with a jam-packed afternoon […]
Online Estate Agents Vs High Street: The Differences
Online Estate Agents Vs High Street Estate Agents Choosing the right agent is key to selling your property. We have seen an increase in online estate agents in recent years and there has been discussion as to whether sellers should sell their home with an online agent or stick with an established high-street estate agent. […]
Why do house sales fall through?
Moving to a new house can be a stressful time, particularly if a sale falls through. Don’t worry if this happens as there are often ways to get it back on track. Guild Members talk about the potential pitfalls to avoid during your negotiations and share their top tips to help your sale move forward. […]
The Guild Guide: Best Time To Sell Your House
It’s a common fact that spring is generally the best time to sell a property. This is due to the bright daylight and increased sunlight hours, which make your home more visually appealing, in addition to people having more time on their hands and clearer schedules to be flexible for house viewings. But what […]
How to spot an overpriced house
To put it simply, buying a home often boils down to the price. There are a few ways you can quickly identify properties which are overpriced, and this knowledge will put you in a better position when you are looking to buy. It could be a refreshing change to find that a property you love […]
How to know when it’s time to put your home on the market
Are you thinking about putting your property on the market, but aren’t sure when or how? It can be difficult to know exactly when you should sell your home. However, there are times and seasons when selling your home is almost certainly the right thing for you. Whether you need more outdoor space, a designated […]
The Best UK Locations for Winter Walks
As our lifestyles have been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are considering relocating to more rural or scenic locations. With this in mind, we asked Guild Members for their recommendations on the best locations in the UK for winter walks: 1. Bedgebury, Kent Carol Prier from Firefly Homes says: “We recommend Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest for a winter walk as it […]
31% of buyers will most likely ditch home moves if they have to pay stamp duty
Thousands of homebuyers will pull the plug on their deals as a result of the stamp duty holiday not being extended. Around a third (31%) said they would very likely cancel their planned move if they had to pay stamp duty, with a further 43% admitting that they would most likely do the same, according […]
When is the Best Time to Sell Your Home?
Putting your home on the market is a big decision, so it’s important to make sure that you’re doing it at the right time of year. There has always been debate about the best time to sell a property, so we asked Guild agents to share their thoughts on the prime time to sell. […]