Month: October 2022

October – Halloween is just around the corner and Christmas will soon follow suit.  Several people have been contacting the office to speak with me regarding the current market situation. You could say the market has been ‘spooked’ by the fact. Liz Truss gave First Time Buyers a Stamp Duty exemption to get buyers on the property ladder.  However, within the next 48hrs mortgage rates were increased to between 5.0%-6% making it inevitable that the offer was given on one hand and taken away with the other, with mortgage rate rises – this has proved counterproductive.

In general, we are still achieving sales at good prices in the local market.  We have already sold three properties this week and it is only Wednesday!    The demand is still brewing and the lack of stock coming to the market is still pushing favourable properties to the asking price.  However, it is a slightly different case with the higher priced properties but our clients are listening to our suggestions of reducing their prices and they have all achieved additional viewings this week.

Going forward into the winter, I believe if an agent is tenacious with valuations we can keep the market moving by offering discrete marketing to several clients.  This works well, as it takes the angst out of appearing on the major portals.  We are very proud of the fact we have sold seven properties this year with discrete marketing, the properties never came to the market and both sellers and buyers were very happy!  

If you are seeking advice about your property just give us a call on 01892 838363

Happy Halloween

Carol  

It’s that time of year again; the nights draw in, sunsets split the sky into spectacular colours and rich leaves blanket the grass. With all this magic going on outside, it only makes sense to bring some of it indoors – here are some tips to transform your home this autumn:

Make everything cosy 

When you think of cold weather, thick blankets, glowing fireplaces, hot chocolates and comfy slippers come to mind. One of the best ways to optimise relaxation in your home is to declutter the space so that your sofas and beds become the centrepieces of the rooms. This creates a calm, comfortable atmosphere which is perfect for movie nights and spending weekends at home.

Set the atmosphere with a scent

From spooky dark nights to golden morning sunlight, autumn is all about the atmosphere. Capture the outdoor settings by filling your home with autumnal and enticing smells. Use sweet-smelling candles and reed diffusers, bake seasonal treats and light up the fireplace for a warm and welcoming ambience.

Use warm ambient lighting

Embrace autumn’s mood with soft and low lighting. Ambient lighting involves using colour, temperature and brightness which can create a warm and comfortable amount of light throughout your home to complement its features. If your home has a dimmer switch, opt for lower settings to capture the cosiness of autumn’s dark evenings.

Bring your home alive with flowers

One of the best ways to display autumn’s brilliant hues is through decorative flowers. Create a woodland cottage theme with hanging baskets outside, window boxes and clear vases to draw the eyes to the petals. 

Create an autumnal outdoor space

As Summer fades out of view, you may find yourself spending less time in the garden, but after all the work you put in over the hot weather, it’s a shame to let your garden space go to waste during this beautiful season! You can create an autumn outdoor relaxing area with outdoor rugs, heaters, and weather-resistant furniture or even by transferring your shed into a cosy cove with blankets, pillows and fairy lights.