Blog
Our blog is a place where you will find our new blogs, stories and updates – your hub for all things property. We comment on the housing market, provide top tips, and local insights tailored to help you navigate the Harpenden property scene with confidence.
Stay tuned for regular updates, practical guides, and inspiration to make your property journey as smooth and successful as possible.
September 25, 2025
Stuck On The Market? 8 Strategies To Attract Buyers To Your Home
Congratulations, you’ve partnered with a trusted estate agent, agreed on a price that reflects your expectations, and your home is officially listed. Yet the viewings have slowed down, and offers remain elusive. What could be deterring potential buyers? While price often takes the blame, several other factors play a role. Below are eight refined strategies… Continue reading Stuck On The Market? 8 Strategies To Attract Buyers To Your Home
September 18, 2025
The Value of Uniqueness: How to Price Your Special Home
Every home has its character, but some possess features that set them apart entirely. Perhaps your home has panoramic views, architectural flourishes, or a secluded garden that feels like a hidden sanctuary. Pricing such a property requires more than spreadsheets, it calls for expert property advice, emotional intelligence, and insight into what premium buyers value.… Continue reading The Value of Uniqueness: How to Price Your Special Home
August 19, 2025
Is It Time for a Change? Your Guide to Switching Estate Agents
Welcome to our conversation about switching estate agents. If you own a home, you already know that selling your property is about more than just bricks and mortar. It’s about trust, expertise, and the right marketing approach. Sometimes, despite our best intentions, things don’t go as planned. Perhaps your property has lingered on the market,… Continue reading Is It Time for a Change? Your Guide to Switching Estate Agents
July 24, 2025
Get Your Home Market-Ready: Take Our Saleability Quiz Now!
There’s a comforting feeling that comes from knowing how appealing your home is on the market—whether you’re dreaming of a move to sunny Marbella or simply craving a change of scenery. Selling your home can be a bit daunting, and you might be left wondering just how much your property would achieve right now on… Continue reading Get Your Home Market-Ready: Take Our Saleability Quiz Now!
June 7, 2025
Make Your Home Irresistible: 7 Tips for a Brilliant First Impression
Seven seconds. That’s all it takes to form a first impression. In that fleeting moment, we leave a mark on those we meet. While this research is focused on people, the good news is that we can often redeem a less-than-stellar first encounter through meaningful conversation, gratitude, and compliments in subsequent meetings. But what about… Continue reading Make Your Home Irresistible: 7 Tips for a Brilliant First Impression
May 29, 2025
Ready, Set, Sell: 6 Essential Tips for Showcasing Your Home
When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. We’ve learned from experience that a well-presented home significantly increases your chances of receiving an offer at or above the asking price. For many buyers, the decision to purchase a home is often driven by emotion, and they typically make this choice quite swiftly.… Continue reading Ready, Set, Sell: 6 Essential Tips for Showcasing Your Home
May 1, 2025
The Harpenden Market Update – Quarter Two 2025
It’s been an unexpected and exciting start to the Harpenden home market in 2025. In this Q2 update, here’s what we’ll be discussing: 2025 so far – what do the numbers say? How Trump’s tariff wars could impact April tax changes and the Spring Statement Forecast for the rest of 2025 A potential opportunity? 2025… Continue reading The Harpenden Market Update – Quarter Two 2025
April 26, 2025
How to Choose the Right Estate Agent — and Key Questions to Ask
You’ve done a fantastic job decluttering, fixing that pesky dripping tap, and giving your home a good polish. Bravo! Now you face what many sellers find to be the most daunting task of all: selecting the right estate agent. Most sellers invite more than one estate agent to appraise their property and discuss their marketing… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Estate Agent — and Key Questions to Ask
April 4, 2025
Spring Is in the Air, and With It Comes the Perfect Opportunity to Make Your Move
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to make your move. Easter marks the start of a season full of promise – gardens blooming, homes basking in sunlight, and buyers actively searching for their dream property. If you’re considering selling your home or are already on the market, now is… Continue reading Spring Is in the Air, and With It Comes the Perfect Opportunity to Make Your Move
February 5, 2025
Moving House Checklist: Exchange to Completion
Once you exchange contracts, your completion day is fixed. Here’s your checklist for everything you need to do from exchange to moving day: Confirm Your Removals Book your removals company: Contact your chosen removals or storage company as soon as possible. Ensure your possessions will be insured during the move. Confirm the time, emergency contact… Continue reading Moving House Checklist: Exchange to Completion