11 things to do before you move house It’s been said (repeatedly) that the three most stressful things in life are getting married, going through a divorce, and moving house. And yes, any two of these can happen in close succession, even all three, if you’re really pushing it! What is the common denominator? Planning. […]
As long-standing estate agents we have a pretty good idea what the turn-offs are for people viewing potential new homes. Oddly, viewers are often reluctant to share the real detail on why a property isn’t for them, preferring to be a bit vague, instead. Now, a really interesting survey has been undertaken by conservatoryland.com, which […]
You’ve heard it all before, we’re sure, but it’s important so we shall say it again – selling your home is almost as much about presenting a potential lifestyle to buyers as it is about location, location, location. When you put your house on the market you are immediately putting yourself in competition with every […]
Chorlton Pride is a community-led event, so when we put the call out asking for support, we weren’t prepared for the amount of love that came our way. As we draw closer to the big day, we’re spending some time over the next few days celebrating our fantastic sponsors who are making Chorlton’s first pride […]
Didsbury lies seven kilometres south of Manchester City Centre and is divided into three distinct areas: East Didsbury, West Didsbury, and Didsbury Village. West Didsbury is popular with those looking to commute to MediaCity as well as professionals and families who enjoy its lively atmosphere and community spirit. It has a proximity to the neighbouring […]
Beautiful tree lined streets and large Victorian terraced properties, Edwardian architecture, character and charm. Chorlton is a small suburban area located 3 miles South West of the Manchester City Centre and borders Stretford, Sale, Didsbury, Withington, and Whalley Range. Recently voted within the top 10 of ‘Manchester’s Most Desirable Places To Live’, Chorlton boasts a […]
When we value a property, we are always happy to offer advice on how to maximise the likely offer price and encourage a fast sale. It’s not unusual, of course, for vendors to be concerned about the cost of any changes we might suggest, both in terms of money and time, but the return on […]
In the environs of Manchester – Chorlton, Didsbury, Whalley Range – there are many homes that were built towards the end of the Victorian period, or the start of the Edwardian age. We hear a lot about ‘period features’ and ‘period style’, but what if your preferred style is more contemporary? What if you prefer […]
People looking to buy a new home always state, when asked, that they need more space, so when viewing potential homes, the size of rooms – or the apparent size of rooms – is a key factor in their immediate response to the property. When preparing your home for sale, creating the illusion of light […]
When the sun shows its face, taking a seat outside is an immediate must-do, and with gardens becoming more of an extension of our indoor living space than ever before, choosing your chairs has become as fraught as choosing a new sofa for your sitting room. This is especially the case if you have a […]
