How to effectively make your home eco-friendly

1st August 2018 by Tamir Davies

As individuals have become more conscious about the environment and how they are personally impacting it through their daily actions, the drive to live an eco-friendly life has become a fascination for many. Despite this, many have falsely believed they must splash out on solar panels and temperature-regulating walls to make their home eco-friendly. In reality though, such expensive ‘investments’ are not really required to adopt eco-friendly practices within the home. Sellhousefast.uk has compiled a handful of solutions to effectively make your home more eco-friendly without breaking the bank. Control Heat Loss One of the easiest ways to improve how […]

The Average Time it Takes to Sell a House REVEALED

6th July 2018 by Tamir Davies

Once your house goes on the market, you will be itching to make a sale so that you can proceed with buying your new home. Many sellers, especially first-time sellers, will want to know what the average time it takes to sell a house is. Although it varies wildly across the country, and also depending on your type of property, the average time it takes to sell a house in the UK is normally around 2 to 3 months, according to information released by Gov.uk. What is the average time it takes to sell a house in the UK? Image […]

How to Avoid We Buy Any House Scams

5th July 2018 by admin

With the average time to sell a house taking anything from 2 to 3 months, according to Gov.uk research, you might be looking into ‘we buy any house’ companies in order to sell your house quickly. Before considering this shortcut when selling your property, it is important that you do your due diligence to make sure the business you are dealing with is reputable, so you can avoid we buy any house scams. Here are some questions to ask yourself: What First Thing Should I Check to Avoid We Buy Any House Scams? Image credit: spacezerocom/Shutterstock It might sound obvious, but the […]

A Happy Home Guide

29th June 2018 by Tamir Davies

Those looking for a happier life should move to a home in the big city. At least, that’s the theory realised by Dr Jeanettte Bicknell, from York University in Toronto. Bicknell claims the fast-paced life of bustling areas – such as London or New York – drives a feeling of contentment among residents. Bicknell goes on to say, this is because busy people feel like they are making better use of their time than those who have a more leisurely pace of life. As a result, they have more life satisfaction than their country-dwelling counterparts. This view is rather unfortunate for […]

The areas in England with the most and least new build properties for sale

13th June 2018 by Tamir Davies

New builds include many different types of property, from houses and flats to bungalows. Figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government show that there were 163,250 new build dwelling completions in England, in the year ending December 2017; representing a 16% increase from the previous year. With governmental initiatives such as Help to Buy, more and more Brits are interested in purchasing new build properties around the country. This is evident from government figures, which identifies a 28.2% increase in sales, from April 2017 to April 2018. With this in mind, Sellhousefast.uk sought to find out the areas […]

Revealed: England’s Residential Fly-Tipping Hotspots

17th May 2018 by Tamir Davies

Hardly a day goes by when the issue of fly-tipping isn’t covered in national or regional news. It’s a crisis, affirmed by recent figures which show it is on the rise in England. Per the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, local authorities dealt with over 1 million fly-tipping incidents in 2016/17 – a rise of 7% on figures from 2015/16. Shockingly, two thirds (67%) of total fly-tipping incidents involved household waste in 2016/17 – an upsurge of 8% on 2015/16. Troubled by the notion that fly-tipping is on the rise, and in particular household waste, Sellhousefast.uk took to […]

Households in Temporary Accommodation, England 2018

14th May 2018 by Tamir Davies

Much has been written on temporary accommodation in the UK, over the past few months. In fact, recent figures released by the House of Commons in their report Households in Temporary Accommodation (England) dictates there has been a 60% increase in the number of households in temporary accommodation in just six, short years. It’s a crisis; affirmed by news coverage and official comments. Jon Sparkes, chief Executive at Crisis, offers this statement – as cited by The Independent: “The number of households in the worst forms of temporary accommodation is set to double by 2026 if nothing is done to […]

Kitchen features which add the most value to a property

1st May 2018 by Tamir Davies

For many people, the kitchen has become the central hub of their property. It’s a space which they not only use for cooking but also eating, working, socialising, watching TV and doing homework. In fact, research by Lloyds Bank shows that Brits nowadays spend an average of 1 hour and 36 minutes in the kitchen each day. With individuals increasingly spending more time in the kitchen and using it as a multi-function room, property owners have an appetite for a well-maintained and designed kitchen. So much so, that the National Association for Estate Agents (NAEA), believe that if homeowners finances […]

10 Tips to Spring Clean the Home

26th April 2018 by Tamir Davies

In spring, it’s common to cleanse the home. In fact, whether you’re settled or readying to move, there is no better time to give your property a good and thorough clean. Fear not: it’s an easy task if you take time to follow tips highlighted by Sellhousefast.uk, which have been selected to help you transform your living space and save time. 1. Declutter The golden rule with a decluttering is: if you haven’t used it in a year it’s likely you never will. Someone else might. Consider donating to charity, passing on to a friend or dropping off at an appropriate […]

6 things to consider when preparing your property for a viewing

25th April 2018 by Tamir Davies

Having put your property on the market for sale or rental for some time and not gaining a sufficient amount of interest, you are naturally in a state of carefully contemplating why this may be the case. Whilst you may attribute it to the size of the rooms, quality of furnishing or accessibility to local amenities (transport, supermarkets, restaurants, green space etc) – have you considered how you are presenting your property for viewings? If not, it may be time to do so. Sellhousefast.uk has complied a comprehensive list of how you can best prepare for property viewings: Clean Living Go […]