Does Tier 4 mean the housing market is closed? and does Tier 4 mean I can't view houses?Above are two questions I have been asked over the festive period so I wanted to write this short blog to help with some answers. Yes you can book viewings t

Sanjay sits down with 'Uncle Dave' David Howarth from APF Wokingham to talk all things mortgages.In this live podcast, Sanjay puts Dave on the spot to chat about 90% loan to value mortgages, advice for first-time buyers as well as first-time sellers

800,000 renters in Covid-related arrears.Landlords have apparently warned ministers that they need to get a grip of the ‘crisis’ engulfing the private rented sector.More than 800,000 private renters in England and Wales have built up rent arrears

A quote from the vendor after confirming exchange:“Wooohoo brilliant news, I literally could cry happy tears thank you, we’re so relieved and can now focus on finding our new home.A huge thank you once again for all your help & support throug

It is time for Ian to sit on the other side of the mic as Sanjay asks the questions...In this live podcast Sanjay puts Ian on the spot to chat about 90% loan to value mortgages and the changes due in the future property market.Will the Stamp Duty Hol

“Mike and Ian did a fantastic job selling our house in a difficult climate. Everything was done quickly and professionally and the sale went through in under 8 weeks”That’s a direct quote from one of our sellers. It’s what house sellers want

I have been in the property industry since 1989 helping establish an Estate Agency company that very quickly became the market leader throughout Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire.My transition into the New Homes sector started with that agency, helpin

Do I get a survey?We have seen so many different house sales go through us over the years and one thing we would always recommend is a survey, but why? What are the differences between the types and when should you do it?First common mistake is that

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Do you have to cancel Christmas in order to sell your house in December?You may have noticed that Ian, the Avo team and I enjoy Christmas. Most of us have young kids and after 2020 it’s good to get excited about something. So, when I visit or speak

We are really proud of this case study for a few different reasons.Firstly the vendor had lost all faith in estate agency, after a difficult matrimonial split and was really getting down about the whole process. She said “I thought it would never h

Don’t be that person.I have never been shy of critique towards traditional estate agents; but this topic is around buyers. Personal time has never been more vital and this blog is about the buyers who don’t seem care to care about your time