Author: propertyresult

Selling a short leasehold flat

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Interactive Guide Index Some houses and flats are built on land leased from someone else, also known as the freeholder. This means, in many cases, you own the house, but not the land it’s built on. Whoever built the property will have paid to use the space, much like if you were leasing a shop … Continued

Can’t sell your London flat?

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Interactive Index Guide How long does it take to sell a flat in London? Why isn’t my London flat selling? What are my options? How can I help speed up the sale? Reduce the price Find a proactive estate agent Use multiple estate agencies Postpone the sale Rent it out Sell it at auction Carry … Continued

Run Down Property With Land for Sale

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Many buyers are attracted to rundown property with land because they think they see the good life. Then think they’ll do it up to their standard and live out in the countryside. There’s been a lot of these type of properties around for the last 40, 50 years. Old farmhouses, where there were small farms … Continued

The Immense (And Hidden) Costs Of Holding An Empty Vacant Property

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Interactive Guide Index How many unoccupied homes are there in the United Kingdom? Paying council tax on empty homes Bills and maintenance costs Insurance Issues Cost of keeping property safe and secure Emotional costs Turn a liability into an opportunity Our professional property buyers The costs of owning an empty, vacant property in the United … Continued

How much does it cost to sell a house in London?

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There have been lots of changes to the market in the last few years with the pandemic and Brexit, so if you’re looking to sell your house in London, now could be a good time. It’s estimated that 1.5 million homes were sold in 2021, making it the busiest year for the housing market since … Continued

How to sell an empty house fast

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Top five ways to sell a vacant home There are lots of ways to sell a house, but some are better choices for a house that’s already empty. 1. A cash house buying companyThis is a quick easy way to 100% guarantee a sale. There are usually no costs, no estate agent fees and no … Continued

How many estate agents should I use to sell my house?

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Interactive Guide Index Sole agent Joint agent Multiple agents The advantages of using more than one agent The disadvantages of using more than one agent Just over 4 months is the average time it takes to sell a house from start to finish. And it takes an average of 7 weeks to even get an … Continued