Renting vs. Buying – Making an Informed Decision in the Taunton Housing Market
By Jayne O'Brien on 9th Aug 2023When it comes to finding a place to call home, many individuals in Taunton face the decision of deciding whether to rent or buy. In this blog post, our experienced team of estate agents in Taunton aim to provide an objective...
What to Consider if You Want to Buy a Taunton Property in 2023
By Jayne O'Brien on 9th Aug 2023Buying a new home is a big step that comes with lots of considerations. Finding the right property in a good location at a price you’re willing to pay isn’t always easy and can take time.
But when you finally move...
Five Things to Think about before You Downsize
By Jayne O'Brien on 2nd Aug 2023The number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder?
With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many people feeling the squeeze are...
Bank of Mum and Dad: What Taunton Buyers (and Their Parents) Need to Know
By Jayne O'Brien on 26th Jul 2023Every year, the Bank of Mum and Dad comes to the rescue by helping tens of thousands of first-time buyers get on the housing ladder.
Last year alone, 46% of first-time buyers received financial help from their parents...
A Taunton First-Time Buyer’s Guide
By Jayne O'Brien on 19th Jul 2023If you’re thinking about buying your first home, congratulations! You’re about to experience a huge life moment and finally have somewhere to call your own. The first-time buyer journey is exciting, scary, overwhelming…...
Selling a Taunton Property? Why You Should Choose a Local Agent
By Jayne O'Brien on 12th Jul 2023If you’re selling a property, you’ve got a big decision to make. Which estate agent do you pick? Should you go with an independent local agency or choose a big-name brand?
Should you use an agent based on the...
Paint it, Clean it, Fix it: Sure-Fire Ways to Add Value to Your Taunton Property
By Jayne O'Brien on 5th Jul 2023Before selling your home, you might be thinking about ways to add value or unlock potential so buyers can get a feel for what it would be like to live there themselves. But renovations are costly and may not pay off. So, what...
Is Self-Building Really Worth It?
By Jayne O'Brien on 28th Jun 2023Come on, we’ve all done it. Switched onto a property programme and fallen into the daydream of building our very own house. A walk-in wardrobe, a home cinema, a room just for shoes… sounds great, doesn’t it? But what’s...
Purchasing a Probate Property: What Taunton Buyers Need to Know
By Jayne O'Brien on 21st Jun 2023Picture this: After a long and exhausting property search you finally find the home that’s just right for you. But then the estate agent mentions that it’s a ‘probate property’ and you’re left scratching your head.
Plants that Could Knock Thousands Off Your Taunton House Price
By Jayne O'Brien on 14th Jun 2023Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance and can add significant value to a property. But what happens when your garden oasis threatens the chance of selling your home?
Some...