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THIS Front Door Colour Will Add the Most Value to Your House

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With the property market reopening, as restrictive lockdown measures decrease, many people are keen to get their properties up for sale. To give homeowners an advantage when deciding to sell their home, Sellhousefast.uk considered potential variables that could change the value of a property. Our team of housing experts sought to find out whether the colour of your front door can affect the value of your house and the psychology behind different door colours. To find out more, we spoke to Lee Chambers MSc MBPsS, an Environmental Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant, who told us: “Colour is a powerful tool to […]

How to Avoid We Buy Any House Scams

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avoid we buy any house scams

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- especially if you have experienced a buyer pulling out of a house sale. However, 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 […]

What To Do If You Find Japanese Knotweed

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For the vast majority of people in the UK, their property is their largest asset. But, unfortunately, Japanese knotweed can have a serious impact on a property’s value and can deter potential buyers from purchasing a home. This is still the case even if the knotweed has been successfully treated, making homes particularly difficult to sell. But how can you identify Japanese knotweed – and get rid of it? Table of contents: 1. What is Japanese knotweed? 2. How to identify Japanese knotweed? 3. Can I sell my house with Japanese knotweed? 4. What to do if a neighbour has […]

The Average Time it Takes to Sell a House REVEALED

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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 […]

Your DIY Guide to Curb Appeal

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New Year, new house? It’s time to act on the resolutions you made when sipping the bubbly and eating your body weight worth of Christmas leftovers. That leaky drain you’ve been meaning to fix, the garden hedge you said you’d prune…it’s time to tackle the tasks that will help to up your home’s curb appeal. Moving house can be a costly and lengthy process. Well renowned as one of life’s big stresses; there are ways in which you can increase your likelihood of getting viewing for your property and ways in which you can diminish the stress. It’s New Year […]

Relocation for a Better Education

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Every year parents across the country have to make the important decision of where to educate their children. Obtaining a place at a top performing school is a high priority for parents, but if they are not living within the catchment area of their desired school many will consider relocation for a better education. As private education fees increase it can be more cost effective to buy a property in an area with a high performing state school rather than spend thousands of pounds on private fees. A recent report by Killik & Co found that the cost of putting […]

How Do You Deal With Nuisance Neighbours?

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How do you deal with nuisance neighbours

Most neighbours are easy going law-abiding citizens, but occasionally you may encounter those that prevent you from enjoying a peaceful life in your own home. The causes of neighbour disputes can be anything from barking dogs to parking and boundary issues, but the most common cause is noise. A one-off party could be excused but if it is a regular occurrence then action needs to be taken. So how do you deal with nuisance neighbours? Talk to your neighbours Before you ring the council or police, talk to your neighbours. Sometimes people are unaware that they are causing a nuisance. […]

To Build or Not to Build?

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To build or not to build? That is the question. Extending your property has long been a popular way of gaining extra space for a growing family, as well as increasing the value on your property. If an extension is your desired route, take a look at some important factors before going ahead with the big build. But, it is important to take into account the costs of extending and future plans as to whether you wish to sell your house fast and move, or remain in your existing home long term. Is it more expensive to build or buy a […]

Spruce Up Your Garden!

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You may have the interior of your home in tip-top condition but what about your outdoor space? If you are thinking of selling your property, the condition of the outside can be just as important as the inside. Here at Sell House Fast we have a 'we buy any home' mentality, but prospective buyers are a whole lot more fussy – so here are a few ways you can spruce up your garden!   Weed & trim Overgrown hedges and shrubs can make a garden feel cramped so cutting bushes back will help to make it feel more spacious. Mowing the lawn […]

12 Must-Have Apps for Moving House

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Although an exciting prospect, the process of moving house can be one long headache. From finding your dream home, to interior design and budgeting, there’s a heck of a lot to think about. The good news? You no longer have to do it all yourself; with a little help from the latest technologies you can turn the experience into a much more manageable – perhaps even enjoyable task. We have found the best house moving apps on iPhone and Android, to make the process as easy as possible. These smartphone apps for moving house aim to help you with everything […]