5 Reasons why Autumn is the best time to sell your house If you’re in London and are looking to sell your property, then autumn could well be the perfect time for you to sell up and move on. Yes, spring is often seen as the best time to sell,…
House prices have hit another record high, while interest rates have increased again, but there’s good news on the horizon for renters and first-time buyers. Read on for all this and more in June’s property market update. UK house prices reach record high House prices across the country have increased…
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement delivered precisely two years after the first Covid lockdown, made its primary focus the need to address worries about the rising costs of living. However, elements in the statement are relevant to the property market, including cuts in VAT for green energy materials and a decision…
Energy Performance Certificates (or EPCs) have, until now, been barely significant when it comes to the London housing market. But it’s important to be aware that there are big changes afoot with regard to EPC requirements, and landlords in London need to pay close attention. So, what changes are coming…
When you find your dream property in London you don’t want anyone else to have it, so it’s quite normal to want to jump straight in with an offer, but here at Alter&Cope naturally we want all our clients to be happy and so that involves always negotiating the best…
When it comes to selling your home in London, there’s a lot of overwhelming information and old wives tales out there, and it can sometimes be difficult separating the fact from the fiction. Advice often comes from well-meaning friends or family members who are just trying to be helpful, but…
Are you asking yourself whether you should decorate your home when selling up? If so, it’s a good question. Not all buyers will appreciate your décor, and it could lose you a sale. But selling your home at Christmas doesn’t mean you have to go bah ‘humbug for the entire…
Many people believe that spring is the best time to sell, with buyers wanting to be moved in ready for summer, viewings able to take place later in the day thanks to the lighter evenings, and spring traditionally being a time for new beginnings. However, there are plenty of reasons…
Now that we have (finally!) launched, we will be regularly providing our insights on the residential property market which our clients will have access to. We hope that by sharing this information, as well as the guides on our website, individuals and groups who are interested have access to what…
