Blog: Sales

The economic events of recent months have prompted plenty of to-ing and fro-ing in the housing market.

While some buyers and sellers have paused to consider their situations, others have put their foot on the gas to get...

Listening to a news bulletin filled with the energy crisis, the war in Ukraine, cost of living surges and political uncertainty are enough to put anyone on a downer.

Many buyers say that hunting for a new home is like looking for a healthy, low-calorie meal in a greasy spoon café… not easy. As well as wanting the right property in the right location, they usually have a long...

If you’re new to the property market, learning the lingo is essential. There are lots of legal and financial terms you need to get your head around and lots of research to be done.

Two terms that you need to be familiar...

When selling your home, you might notice that costs start building up. Paying out for repairs, buying storage to hide away clutter, legal costs, commission fees; there’s a fair bit to budget for, and you haven’t even moved...

Top Tips for Making Your Family’s House Move Stress-Free

Moving house is stressful, moving house with kids… well, that can be a recipe for meltdowns, tantrums, and sleepless nights.

As parents, you’re...

Four Things to Consider When Buying a ‘Doer-Upper’

When searching for a new home, do you scroll past properties that look a little worse for wear? You know the ones, where the carpet hasn’t been changed since the...

Whatever property you’re marketing it’s well known that a home that feels spacious will always fetch a higher price than a similar property that comes across as cramped and crowded.  A few clever adjustments will do the...

What separates a mediocre estate agent from an exceptional one? It’s not what they say; it’s what they do.

While some agents talk a big game, in reality they just go through the motions. But great agents (and we like...

Why Selling Your Home Should Be a Team Effort

If there’s one piece of property advice worth remembering, it’s this: be wary of anyone who tells you that selling a home is so easy that you should do it...

How to Be a Stress-Free First-Time Buyer

Taking that first step on the property ladder is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. No matter how old you are, buying your first property will make you feel like a proper...

If you’re taking out a new mortgage or about to refinance your property, have you considered a green mortgage? No? Never heard of it? Well, that’s what we’re here for.

A green mortgage is not actually new. In fact,...

How Sellers Can Make Their Next Move a Success

Are you thinking of selling your home? Then let’s look at two trends that have dominated the market over the past year and see what they mean for you.

Demand is...

Here’s a statistic that sums up just how integral the internet is to buying and selling property these days: 98% of people start their home search online.

There’s no doubt property portals have revolutionised things....

Things to Consider If You’re Selling Your Home Due to Financial Reasons

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you may be considering selling your home. This is a very challenging decision and needs to be...

Things to Think about When You’re Relocating for Work

Landing the perfect job is a dream for most, but what if that opportunity is in a different part of the country? Or abroad?

If this is the case, relocation...

Buyers and Sellers Warned about Conveyancing Scam

Devious fraudsters are hacking the emails of buyers and sellers, sometimes with devastating consequences.

Hackers and cyber fraudsters went to town in the UK last...

Things to Consider Before Buying a New-Build

So, you’re thinking about buying a new-build. You’ve fallen in love with the area and the idea of a brand-new home, but is it worth the money? Read on for some common...

It’s often thought that being a landlord is easy: buy a property, rent it out, and hey presto! You’re all set. Unfortunately, it’s never that simple, and many landlords look to sell up for an easier life.

Whether...

Keep Burglars at Bay by Beefing Up Your Home Security

With a raft of high-tech home security gadgets on the market, it’s easier than ever to keep your family, pets, and precious belongings safe.

Whether installing...

Are New-Builds Really Worth It?

When you visit a show home, it’s easy to imagine yourself sitting at the beautifully laid table, sinking back into the comfy sofa or settling in for a night’s sleep in a luxury...

So, you’re keen to sell your home but you’re just not getting any offers. What’s going on? How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers?

What’s that smell?

Your home is your castle, but...

When it comes to buying a home, there’s a word that buyers don’t like to hear, but it really is a critical element of any property purchase.

And that word is ‘compromise’.

People often expect to step inside...

Most estate agents will tell you that to secure a good property sale, it’s best to market a home fully furnished. But to quote the Rolling Stones, ‘You can’t always get what you want’.

Whether it be due to a death...

The London housing market is off to a slow start in 2022 as asking prices fell 1.2 per cent from December to January, taking the average price tag to £629,286.

Although the cost of a home coming to market in the capital...

Next Monday is, according to social scientists, the most depressing day on the calendar.

It even has a name. Such is the doom and gloom attached to it – Blue...

A survey of 2,000 Brits found that there’s only one thing more stressful than getting divorced – and that’s moving home.*

Spare a thought then for people who sell their home when their long-term relationship ends....

If the past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that no one really knows what’s going to happen in the future.

Below are five trends that style and...

Selling a property can be tricky at the best of times, but when a property is deemed unmortgageable things can get complicated.

‘Unmortgageable’ means lenders won’t allow a potential buyer to borrow the money they...

Four Ways Planning Permission Adds Value to Your Home

In this two-minute read, we look at a question we often get asked at Edward Ashdale around the question of whether being granted planning permission adds value to a...

Low-Carbon Living from around the World

In this two-minute read, we look at three remote communities that have long embraced sustainable living.

With the interest raised by the COP26 summit highlighting the...

Why You Should Prepare Now for a Post-Christmas Sale

There’s one day of the year when the stars align for sellers in Bromley, Beckenham and surrounding areas, and it’s not too far off.

If you’re planning on...

A two-minute read looking at the price of property across our continent.

The month-long football festival AKA the Euros 2021 kicks off today.

In this two-minute read, we look at why it pays to get an experienced estate agent to handle viewings.

When it comes to selling a property, many people overlook the important role viewings play in the...

In this two-minute read, we look at why low agent fees don’t equal top selling price.

Unless your name is Elon Musk, selling your home will probably be the biggest transaction you make in your lifetime....

In this three-minute read, we list five things Bromley and South East sellers should look for in an estate agent.

It pains us to say this, but a recent survey found people were more likely to trust a traffic...

In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too.

It’s DIY Day on 3 April and if you’re planning to sell your home,...

In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons why people struggle to sell their homes and what can be done about it.

Monday was officially the most depressing day of the year, as if we needed...

In this three-minute read, we look at the key themes that emerged in the UK property market in 2020.

2020 is the year things went nuts in the property sector, with activity in Bromley and the South East and...

In this three-minute read, we look at why people planning to sell in 2021 should act now to take advantage of the traditional surge in interest from serious buyers.

If you’re contemplating putting your home on...

In this three-minute read, we outline five ways to streamline the home-selling process.

Selling a home can be stressful, but by following a few easy rules at the start of the process, vendors can save themselves time,...

In this three-minute read, we look at the dos and don’ts of photography when it comes to marketing a property.

When selling or letting a property, it’s impossible...

A two-minute read.

Sometimes we all must talk about things we feel uncomfortable discussing.

It could be with a neighbour whose...

In this three-minute read, we look at why setting an unrealistic asking price can delay and even derail the sale of your home.

If you’re planning on putting your property on the market, there’s one key piece of...

Welcome back. We return at the start of a first month in a new decade amongst various new dieting techniques, gym memberships, broken resolutions and renewed optimism. Very little events exist on the...

In this short read, we pull back the covers to see why the property market in Bromley has insomnia and discover that’s no bad thing for local property owners. PLUS, three bonus tips on getting a good night’s sleep...

Catchment areas have always affected the price of your home as the cost of private schools in comparison, have meant affording a more expensive home, especially with interest rates so low, is cheaper than buying in another area...

It’s possible the outer areas seemingly better value will see London property values slide even further, how far who knows. Only recently we heard for the first time in the press it is no longer “Location, Location,...

Stamp Duty has now become an excellent tax collector for the government and the additional 3% rate for second homes has certainly slowed down the investment market. To add to that, the new tax laws regarding rental income and...

A question asked by the many and answered by very few. It's hard, especially as a first-time buyer, to understand the best way to invest in a property.

When buying a property there's a whole host of different personal...

If you're someone who likes to educate themselves on the economics of our country and more specifically, property, then you'll most certainly be aware of Brexit. In fact, if you haven't heard of Brexit it's likely you've been...

Micro flats could be the solution to owning a cheaper home. With only around 400 square feet of space, the micro flat packs all the commodities of a house into a tiny space. There are no hallways and each room just overlaps...

The amount of time that the housing market has continued to grow is leaving many people unable to purchase or stay in their homes. The price of homes finally caught a break last month when the market went down a measurable...

The current housing market continues to rise whilst wages are struggling to match. This creates a problem by making it difficult for the 18-34 year old generation to buy a house. Currently, deposits for homes range from 32,000...

Long term unoccupied homes in England now top a whopping 200,000 plus. A scarcity of new homes for sale has seen housing prices rise at a time when wages struggle to keep up. This is leading to a steadily increasing number of...

The current lack of homes for sale in the UK is a major contributing factor as to why the cost of buying a new home is on the rise. Experts are in agreement that the number of homes that will be on the market this year will be...

The recent surge of home buyer activity has left the current housing market with the bare bones of properties. This lack of available properties is driving the prices of those homes available for sale further up.

The...

Stamp duty costs and mortgage problems are being blamed for over a million people giving up on buying a home. In addition, the lack of suitable homes on the market has meant that 25% of potential buyers have given up looking...

If you live in the UK (primarily Wales or London) then we've got some good and bad news for you. The good news is that, according to the land registry data, your home is probably worth more today than it was in 2016. The bad...

British, commercial lender, TSB Bank has whittled interest rates down, making them far more attractive to home-buyers. Various retooled deals include fixed two and five year rates for second, and more time around,...

Second steppers are a class of home-buyers who have previously owned a first home and are looking to buy a new home and move up the ladder. The current market in the UK for second steppers actually appears quite promising....

Recently published statistics suggest that higher property prices and a raised bar, regarding lender’s view of rental calculations and other criterion, resulted in overall higher deposits made in 2016 for buy to let...

Are you thinking of refinancing your house, car or boat? Concerned about your credit rating and wonder if you would be approved? It’s a great idea to have a conversation with a current lender, about your prospects for another...

The housing market in the UK has gradually reached a slow period over the course of recent months, showing sure signs that it will continue to decline. The average price of a home in the UK is currently at £220,260. This is...

There may be many steps you will have to go through in order to buy your first home. Do not let it be a daunting task. A few simple tips can help you get started and ensure a smooth process up till buying. First you will need...

Influenced by tax rate changes, the ever-expanding landlord market, and rate cuts, Kent Reliance is offering various loan products to its customers. Some of the rates are at their lowest and apply to the two and three-year loan...

Amid the green space of London’s Greater Bromley District, urban professionals and young families are finding Bromley an affordable option to the high prices of homes in London’s centre. The “small town” suburban...

Are you looking for an ample Victorian or Edwardian-era home on a tree-lined avenue; an attractive semi-detached or terraced house tucked away on quaint side street convenient to great schools; or a classic 1920’s flat close...

Are you in the market to buy or sell your Bromley home? Asking price growth has slowed to 2.3pc, the lowest since April of 2013. According to RightMove, many sellers are more willing to walk away from properties that are...

Do you know what your home is worth? Many homeowners in England and Wales still overvalue their property by an average of 6.8%. This is a reduction from previous years, however it continues to be a problem across the...

Are you looking to rent or buy in the future? It may be harder than it used to be as a result of a supply shortage according to a recent RICS survey.

Shortages are occurring not only in residential sales but also in the...

At Edward Ashdale, we know that your home is also an important investment. As Bromley house prices fluctuate in this uncertain economy, we’re here to help you negotiate the best deal for your home.

Situated along the A21 road between London and Hastings, Bromley is but a quick rail service away from central London. It makes the area ideal for commuters, but there’s more to it than that. Bromley also makes the list of...

Once home to such notables as H. G. Wells, Charles Darwin, Pitt the Elder, and David Bowie; Bromley attracts attention from savvy buyers looking for the leafy charms of a suburban village. It is recognized as one of the...