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...
Why Sellers in Taunton Should Target First-Time Buyers
By Jayne O'Brien on 7th Jun 2023First-time buyers are key drivers in the property market and could be the ideal candidate to purchase your home. So, are you doing enough to target them? They might not have the instant allure of a cash buyer, but dig a little...
Should You Sell Your Taunton Home to a Loved One?
By Jayne O'Brien on 31st May 2023If you’re selling a property, you might think that selling to one of your nearest and dearest is the answer. After all, they know what they’re buying, you’ll save on professional fees, and the home you love will be left...
Selling With a Sitting Tenant in Taunton: Pros & Cons
By Jayne O'Brien on 15th May 2023If you want to sell a property during a fixed-term tenancy, you don’t have to wait until the agreement ends before going to market.
Selling a property with sitting tenants is often an excellent opportunity for...
Why Staging Your Taunton Property Could Help You Sell It
By Jayne O'Brien on 3rd May 2023Switch on any property show and you’ll see a beautifully styled home with no clutter, immaculate worktops, artfully thrown cushions and shelves full of dust-free ornaments – a dream home (even if completely incompatible...