Property Wisdom – Don’t Be An Xmas DIY Daredevil
There’s no better time than the holidays to embark on a few household repairs. Just be realistic - don’t tackle a job unless you have the skills, says property expert Laura Henderson.
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There’s no better time than the holidays to embark on a few household repairs. Just be realistic - don’t tackle a job unless you have the skills, says property expert Laura Henderson.
Given the rapid growth of the lettings industry, it is surprising that there is still no requirement for lettings agents to meet any minimum standards of compliance, nor is any accreditation qualification required.
Homes are our biggest asset, naturally we expect a good price and yes under the right circumstances it should be possible to get it. If you put your property on the market with the “let’s see what happens” attitude you are not likely to achieve your price expectations.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and what better way to celebrate the arrival of the yuletide period than with Rightmove’s Christmas competition?!
We are really excited to announce the launch of neighbourhood website RightmovePlaces, a new free community-building service for local people – It's all about helping neighbours connect.
Rightmove’s November House Price Index found that the average asking price of a property coming to market in the UK tumbled by £7,528 (-3.1%) but Wales saw a drop of just -0.4%. Find out more in our House Price Index report.
Buyers in London looking for fresh choice of property may find their options more limited than usual at this time of year, with a 16% drop in the number of new sellers compared to the same period in 2010.
This month’s statistics from Rightmove highlight how the relentless stream of economic uncertainty around the Eurozone crisis has influenced decisions when it comes to moving home.