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Property Auction Fees Calculator for UK

So how much do auctioneers charge to sell a house? It depends. Here are the real costs you can expect to pay and tips for avoiding the set fees. We’re afraid it’s bad news. Auction fees for selling a property start at £2000+. But when selling a house at auction vs a discrete sale, there’s a lot… Read more »

Posted January 16, 2020

How to sell a house with dry rot

How to sell a house with dry rot? A house with dry rot is a serious problem that can affect properties across the UK. If you are looking to either buy or sell a property that has dry rot then you need to investigate the problem as soon as your spot it – as it… Read more »

Posted January 10, 2020

What to do when you can't sell your commercial property.

Can’t sell commercial property

If you have a commercial property to sell, there are numerous factors to be aware of. You will need to have an understanding of the legislation surrounding commercial property sales, local property values and an awareness of what commercial property buyers are looking for from sellers. If you are struggling to sell your commercial property,… Read more »

Posted January 1, 2020

Can’t sell a house in 2020?

If you’re considering selling your house in 2020 and need a quick sale, you could be facing uncertainty due to Brexit and how it’s going to affect the UK housing market. Is the housing market going to crash in 2020? The truth is, right now, even estate agents and property experts don’t know how the… Read more »

Posted December 24, 2019

Things to consider before selling a house with a flying freehold

Selling a house with a flying freehold can be tough, but there are solutions which mean you don’t have to lose out. Read our ultimate guide to flying freeholds 2020. What is a flying freehold? If you’re told your property has a flying freehold, it means it lies over, or under, a part of… Read more »

Posted November 29, 2019

Should I hire a loss assessor?

Should I hire a loss assessor? Don’t be an insurance victim twice and hire a loss assessor to act for you. Life is risky! However well we plan our life, we sometimes meet with unforeseen circumstances and incidents that leave us almost shattered. How we prepare and handle the things that happen to us is… Read more »

Posted September 30, 2019

Can you sell a house without planning permission?

If you’re selling a house that needs planning permission, and you don’t have approval from the council, the chances of a quick sale are slim. If you’re trying to sell your home without planning permission, did you know it’s actually un-mortgageable? That’s right. Properties are unmortgageable if they have had illegal extensions carried out without… Read more »

Posted June 5, 2019

A guide to selling and leasing commercial property

If you own a commercial property, you may be unsure about what to do with it. Should you lease it out to tenants, or put it on the market and sell up? Many property owners are unaware of the risks associated with leasing a commercial property, and the high fees associated with selling. In this… Read more »

Posted May 21, 2019

Selling a house with an enforcement notice

Selling a house with an enforcement notice is not easy. If you’ve recently been issued with an enforcement notice and you want to sell your property, you may have a tough time getting past the regulations. It’s not ideal, but in this situation it will cost you a lot of money before you’re able to… Read more »

Posted May 6, 2019

Energy Performance Certificates: Sell an unmodernised EPC rated F or G house

Our guide on how to sell an unmodernised EPC rated F or G house explains it all. If you’re looking to sell your house fast, the Energy Performance rating can have a huge effect on the value and thanks to new legislation it may even become illegal to put it on the market. If you… Read more »

Posted April 28, 2019