When it comes to home improvements, there are two main factors at play- whether or not what you decide to do adds value to your home for YOU, or whether your improvements add value to your home when it comes to selling in the future. The most valuable home improvements are those that increase…
Before putting their house on the market, many of our clients make a great effort to declutter and make the inside of their house as salable as possible. But what’s often forgotten is the garden! We all like to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, and if your garden makes a great first impression then…
One of the things that strikes fear in the heart of anyone buying a property is hearing the word ‘subsidence’. From a buyer’s point of view, few things are less appealing than a home at risk of collapse, and as a seller sleepless nights are often the case if you’re worried that a buyer’s survey…
With the cost of buying a house or flat increasing, deciding to buy property with friends, siblings or other family members can make the dream a reality. According to a recent survey, 38% of people would consider buying a home with friends, but is buying a house with friends a sensible, practical choice (and necessity…
Although the majority of properties are not situated in a flood risk area, a not-insignificant ARE, even if they’re not obviously situated beside water. It is important for both homeowners and potential buyers to understand the basics about flood risks. This guide of ours is designed to help those considering buying a house in a…
The character and charm of a a listed property is certainly a big draw for many people when it comes to buying a new home, and with over half a million of them in England alone, there are plenty to choose from. Whilst owning a piece of English history sounds romantic, there are many things…
On the blog today, we’re talking about what happens if a property you really like is under offer, and whether or not it is possible to offer on it. Maybe you’d been eyeing it up for a while, an offer has been made on it by someone else, but now you’re also in a proceedable…
When it comes to buying land, our experienced team here at Bromley Property Company can help with a number of things, from feasibility studies and development appraisal, right through to acquisitions, planning management and consultancy. Buying land to build on can seem very exciting in comparison to buying a ‘bog standard’ house, and you can…
Buying a new house (or any property for that matter) is a huge commitment, and can often be a little daunting. Even if you’re not a first time buyer, the chances are it’s been a while since you bought a place, and therefore going through the whole housing-moving process. Apparently, buyers spend on average only…
Living somewhere with a beautiful garden can really help to boost your mood AND add value to your property. When buying a property, many people will just look at the size of the garden, but there are other things that you should possibly consider too. Here are 5 things buyers should look for in a…