What is the Boundary of my Property and ...

Do you know where your boundaries are for your property in South Wales? And, do you know which boundaries you are responsible for? There are many myths surrounding boundaries and responsibilities, so we’ve put together this short guide to help you understand where your property boundary is – or if you don’t, knowing how to find it! Is it important to know my boundaries? Sometimes it’s easy to spot exactly where your property boundary is. Chances are, there will be a fence or a hedge or s....

How to winterproof your South Wales home

Winter(proofing) is coming… In many ways, this has been a strange year, hasn’t it? But, you can rely on the seasons to come and go and soon it will be winter. Some people don’t like the cold and the snow and the rain, while some people believe it is a magical time of year. Whatever your thoughts, it is now getting closer to the time when you will need to winterproof your South Wales home and garden. It’s important, but not everyone thinks of winterproofing. It can save you money, and it ....

How to get Organised for Moving Day

Here’s a little known fact: Many people in the UK regard a house move as one of the most stressful life experiences that they’ll ever endure. Yes, while owning a new home is exciting, the process of moving itself isn’t something that most people look forward to. And as most people will move multiple times throughout their life, the Moving You team are here to arm you with the most useful tips you’ll need to organise yourself ahead of your next moving day. We’re also here to tell you ....

Interior Design For Your Home in Bridgen...

Guest post from Interior DesignerHaving just completed the interior design for a recently sold property in Bridgend from top to bottom, I was recently asked “What’s your go-to colour?”My immediate and resolute response: “Grey.” This admission was met with open-mouths and incredulous stares as I was advised in no uncertain terms that ‘grey’ is not a colour that should even be considered as a ‘go-to’, simply because it’s just so boring. So boring in fact that it’s almost inv....

How To Move Home With Your Dog

Do you find moving home stressful? It’s very likely you do, and this is only natural. Now imagine how your dog might feel. In the weeks running up to the move, all aspects of your dog’s normal life will become uprooted; from their normal routine, to their belongings, even to the smell of their home. Unfortunately, you cannot explain to them why everything they know is suddenly changing, but you can help to make the transition from one home to another less stressful for them, and here’s ....

10 Tips to prepare your home for a viewi...

Presentation matters! Buyers are coming to look around your property, and you need to make an effort to show your home at its best. Don’t overlook the experience any potential buyer will have when viewing your home. For many buyers they are looking for a ‘lifestyle’ when they view a property. Is the ‘lifestyle’ you are selling one of fixing up someone else’s old home or is it moving into a space that they can make their own? Don’t make buyers imagine how good it could be – show t....

Tips On Preparing And Recording A Virtua...

Tips On Preparing And Recording A Virtual Tour While the property market in England is open for business once again, this is not the case in Wales. For now, however, there is a lot you can do to prepare your home for a sale when the market eventually re-opens.Government guidance has reiterated the importance of virtual video tours, and these are likely to be a short-term measure which becomes a common part of the property market. If you plan on selling your home, you’ll be aware of the benefit....

Common Mistakes That Can Reduce the Valu...

Selling your home is a huge undertaking, so of course, you want to make the right decisions to achieve the proper resale value for it. Some of the decisions surrounding resale value are more involved than the basic preparation you do when placing your home on the market and of course, these specific decisions can be made months or years before you actually consider selling your home, so you may not even think about it until it’s too late and the value of your home has plummeted. So, if you’r....

Estate agency in the UK is changing !

Estate agency in the UK has changed a lot over this last decade, this in part has been down to the influence of how buyers and sellers interact with estate agents, now that the internet is the go to place for everything! ​The effects of the current #COVID-19 crisis have shown us that now more than ever we need to embrace these changes. The Old...​UK estate agency had remained unchanged for decades and not followed the journey of its clients. Until the rise of internet we were all used to ....