Selling houses in BHB

Owning a property can be a handful.  Deciding how to improve its value is high on the list of headaches. Smart investors consider the potential of a property, and take decisions for the long term. Should you renovate your kitchen? Do buyers want to see empty properties? Do you need to do any work to your property at all? These are just a fraction of the questions we ask ourselves, when tackling the challenge of selling for the first time. Narrow down your to-do list, with our tips on what not to do. Replacing the kitchen While good quality kitchens can improve the value of your home by up to 10%, hold on. You need to check its cost is going to be less than that 10%. Are there other options than buying new? Don’t go to all the effort of sourcing, selecting, and cost-checking kitchen cabinets if you can’t be sure that it’s worth it. Instead, consider renovating your current kitchen, or replacing items such as handles. Here’s how to tap into current trends . Showing an empty home Ther...

What is downsizing? Downsizing is a process that more and more home owners are choosing. It refers to the process of intentionally moving to a smaller home, to simplify one's life, and reduce expenses. This can involve selling or donating possessions, decluttering, and moving to a smaller home or flat.  Downsizing is not just about physical space, but also about creating a more manageable and enjoyable lifestyle. It's a conscious decision to prioritise what truly matters - and let go of the excess that weighs us down. It may also be referred to as "rightsizing". Rightsizing means the same thing - and also suggests that change is needed periodically, to ensure your home fits your needs. If you're thinking of downsizing, you can be reassured it's a larger trend, as room sizes have been decreasing in the UK - and the " tiny house movement " is booming. In this guide, we'll summarise the financial and emotional aspects, and give you the key steps to...

Tapping into trends to sell your house faster Have you ever thought about who owned your home before you? How about the person after? What’s their job, how big is their family? Whoever the next owner of your property is, getting to know them is important when you’re hoping to sell fast. And why? Because their needs, and tastes, are likely to differ from yours. To sell your house effectively, make sure you’re tapping into the right trends. Why light is a commodity Homes are precious spaces. We all came to realise this a bit more, during the challenge of 2020’s lockdowns. Nobody who had to endure so many hours spent at home would argue for less space, or fewer windows. This is the most common theme of the modern home. Whether it’s open-plan kitchens, sky lights, or bi-fold doors, the evidence is clear to see. We value light among our top needs at home. When it comes to decoration and furnishing, this can be a key to unlock a fast house sale. Consider how colours, textures and shapes in y...

Stop right now. Whether in the process of selling, or thinking about selling up, you need to consider the condition of your home. Taking time to reassess the property that you’ve enjoyed and invested in is an important step if you want to maximise your chances to sell. This is a crucial step, that we tend to miss - and a key reason why over half of sellers fail to sell within 10 months. Fortunately, there are ways to find out whether your chances of selling fast can be improved.  Wondering why your house isn't selling? If your property is on the market and not receiving viewings, there’s something wrong. Think carefully about the confidence your agent may have shown, whether openly or not. The truth of the matter? Most buyers are shopping with their heart first. When looking for a new home, we ‘shop’ with the same things in mind as any other purchase. The product has to be right, or we’ll continue to browse. This is especially true for homes - the largest thing most of us buy in ou...