How to turn viewers into buyers
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team on 9th Apr 2024When selling your home, the goal is to attract plenty of interest, which in turn leads to a diary packed full of viewings. But a constant stream of viewers parading over your freshly vacuumed carpets with no offers in sight can...
Where are the viewers?
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team on 1st Mar 2024Five sure-fire ways to increase footfall and sell your home this spring.
If you’ve ever been picked last for a school team, ‘missed’ out of the family WhatsApp chat, or have waited interminable hours in an...
Is it time to drop my asking price?
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team on 16th Feb 20245 things to consider first…
We know the score. You’re frustrated, fed up and frankly, at your wits’ end. Perhaps viewings have dried up. Or maybe you’re just sick to the back teeth of an endless...
How To Add Sparkle To Your Christmas Dining Table
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWho doesn’t love a bit of sparkle at Christmas time? And don’t we all need some glamour in our lives right now?
Oh, yes, we do! Here at Wilson and Co Homes we absolutely love Christmas, and we’re so looking...
5 Expert Tips: How To Elevate Your Peterborough Property For A Successful Sale
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWhen it comes to selling your property in Peterborough, presenting it in the best possible light is essential. As estate agents in Peterborough, we know that not only will a well-prepared property attract more viewings, but it...
How Do I Prepare My House For Winter In Peterborough
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamNow that the temperature is dropping and the days are shorter, ‘how do I prepare my house for winter’ is a common question we hear as the winter chill begins to set in. While it’s a season of festivities and...
8 Things Every Landlord Should Know
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWhether you’ve just bought your very first property in Peterborough or your fifth, being a landlord is a role where you can continually keep learning new things and facing new challenges. Other than keeping abreast of...
Selling With A Sitting Tenant In Peterborough: Pros & Cons
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIf 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...
Is It Worth using A Letting Agent In Peterborough? Advice For Landlords
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamBeing a UK landlord comes with a multitude of responsibilities, from property maintenance to tenant management. Juggling these tasks can be overwhelming, which is why many landlords are asking is it worth using a letting agent...
Your 6 Step guide To The Conveyancing Process
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamFinding the house of your dreams in Peterborough is exciting and your next step is to secure the property as soon as possible. But buying a new home can be a complex process, particularly when it comes to understanding the...
Station Road, Castle Bytham - Sold £885,000
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamOliver asked us to help sell his family home in Castle Bytham. This home represented a different challenge for us. Not only was this home in an area that we hadn't sold in before, but is was also being sold vacant. We tend to...
Winsor Crescent, Hampton - £900,000
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamMartin & Yvonne asked for our help when selling their self-built home in Hampton Vale, Peterborough. Being self built, there was naturally no other home like it, which bought about its challenges when ascertaining the correct...
What To Do If Your Buyer Pulls Out Of A Property Sale
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamTop Tips For Sellers
Selling your property in Peterborough isn’t always as straightforward as you may like. Unfortunately, an unpleasant situation that sometimes happens is that a buyer pulls out of the process,...
Maintenance Tips For Landlords- Don't Suffer The Consequences Of Neglected Property Repairs
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamOwning a rental property in Peterborough comes with its own set of responsibilities, and one of the most critical is ensuring regular maintenance. That’s why we find that maintenance tips for landlords are always welcomed!...
9 Quick Home Staging Tips For Autumn
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamHome staging is the process of preparing your property for sale. It involves making your home look its absolute best, encouraging viewers to place an offer on your property.
It generally starts with a thorough...
5 Reasons Why Autumn Is The Best Season To Sell Your House
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team5 Reasons why Autumn is the best time to sell your house
If you’re in Peterborough 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...
Should I Be Worried About A House Survey? 3 Common Issues Your Survey Might Find
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWhile surveys aren’t compulsory when you buy a home, it’s highly recommended. They mostly provide reassurance to buyers. But they also give you an objective view of the property’s condition and a heads-up about anything...
10 Essential Tips from Wilson & Co Homes For First Time Buyers
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWelcome, First-Time Homebuyers!
Are you ready to embark on the exciting adventure that is buying your first home in Peterborough? Great, because the team here at Wilson and Co Homes are looking forward to being your...
Electrical Safety Inspections: Everything Landlords Need to Know
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWhen you are a landlord, you should remember that people actually live in your property. It’s more than just bricks and mortar and an investment. It’s ultimately someone’s home.
Do Quirky Street Names Put Home Buyers Off?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe UK is a true melting pot where street names are concerned!
We certainly have our favourites, with over 3000 ‘high streets’ and 2000 ‘station roads’ across the country.
However, there are also some...
How to Fix Dampness in a Property – Managing Moisture
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamHow To Address Moisture Problems In A Property
For property owners in Peterborough, damp can cause concern. Not only can dampness potentially cause structural damage...
You Ask, We Answer! Your Latest Home Moving Questions Answered By The Wilson and Co Homes Team.
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamQ: How much does it cost to move house in Peterborough?
A: The cost of moving house in the UK varies depending on several factors, such as the size of your...
7 Ways To Save Money on Your Next House Move
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWhy Pay Extra To Move Items Not Required At Your New Home?
Buying a property in Peterborough will almost certainly be the most significant purchase you’ll ever...
Prepare Your Garden for Autumn – Essential Tips for a Beautiful Seasonal Transition
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAs the vibrant summer days give way to the crisp and colourful autumn season, preparing your garden for the changing conditions will be on top of any green-fingered gardener’s list.
Renting vs. Buying – Making an Informed Decision in the Peterborough Housing Market
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWhen it comes to finding a place to call home, many individuals in Peterborough face the decision of deciding whether to rent or buy. In this blog post, our experienced team of estate agents in...
How Will The New Renters Reform Bill Help Tenants?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIf you’re keen to rent a home or are an existing tenant in Peterborough, you’re probably aware of the latest Renters Reform Bill. After many years of discussion and speculation, plans have finally...
Going On Holiday? 5 Tips To Keep Your Home ‘Viewing Ready’ While You Are Away
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamDon’t Miss Out On A Sale While You’re Enjoying A Break!
Selling your home can be stressful, so it isn’t surprising that you can’t wait to get away for a...
Looking For A House To Rent In Peterborough? Beware Of Social Media Scams
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamHow Do I Know I’m Dealing With A Reputable Lettings Agent?
You may have read in the news that rental scams that involve fake lettings agents and bogus landlords...
Reasons To Sell Your Home In August
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamMost people are aware that historically, the best time to sell your home is in the spring. Inspiration is in the air, the weather is getting warmer, gardens are beginning to look bright again and many...
9 Tips to Improve Your Peterborough Home for Under £100
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamOverhauling your Peterborough property can be a lengthy and costly task.
Limited time and finances often mean we renovate our homes at a slower pace than we would...
Will Staging My Home Help Sell My Peterborough Property Quicker?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe Benefits of Staging are Undeniable
Staging your home can be a clever thing to do when selling your property in Peterborough. By strategically staging your...
The Top 10 Legal Tips For Landlords In Peterborough
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWhether you already have a property you’re looking to rent out in Peterborough or you’re thinking of investing in a buy-to-let, it’s vital that you know your legal responsibilities and...
The Garden Improvements That Add The Most Value To Your Home In Peterborough
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamMany people wanting to sell their home focus on preparing it for sale which makes perfect sense!
But, you should also be looking at what your garden offers to a...
How Should Landlords Deal With Emergencies?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIf an emergency arises at your rental property in Peterborough you need to respond rapidly and deal with it effectively to minimise the impact on the property itself and your tenants. There are...
The definitive Guide to Staging your home in Peterborough
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe property market can be very competitive, even cut throat in some areas of the UK. So, when it comes to putting your home in Peterborough up for sale, you’ll want to make an effort as soon as...
Making The Switch, Changing Estate Agents in Peterborough- How To Choose Wisely.
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamChoosing the right estate agent in Peterborough is key to you being happy when you come to selling your home.
Moving home is a stressful time, and we won’t lie – it can be hectic. There are so many things to do, so...
The Three Most Common Causes of Landlord Stress - Solved!
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThere Are Three Key Areas That Cause Landlords The Most Stress
Any landlord in Peterborough will no doubt say that there are pros and cons to being a landlord!...
6 Tips to Help you Find the Best Letting Agent in Peterborough
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamSo, you’ve got a property to rent out in the Peterborough area?
Perhaps you’ve bought it specifically to rent out, or maybe you have inherited it and want to...
Peterborough House Prices Ought to be Falling, these are the reasons they're not
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamLooking at the newspapers with their doom and gloom headlines, you would think that the Peterborough property market (and the British property market) would be on its knees.
Peterborough OAPs are Getting Jobs and Downsizing Properties to Beat the Cost-of
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamPeterborough OAP retirees have to make tough choices with the onset of the cost-of-living crisis.
Growing inflation, unpredictable financial markets and the high cost of living mean many former retired Peterborough...
Peterborough Tenants' Spiralling Energy Bills, Peterborough Landlords Problem?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAs gas and electric bills rocket for Peterborough tenants, Peterborough landlords who do not start to make energy efficiency upgrades face lengthy void periods and will have to discount their rents. This is irrespective of the...
What’s the Difference Between a Flat and an Apartment in Peterborough?
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team"An apartment is over £100 grand and a flat under £100k", said my friend. Joking aside, there is no difference, call it what you will, the humble apartment/flat has served Peterborough well over the years. The average sale
Peterborough’s ‘Generation Stuck’ and Their £4,877m Tied-up Equity
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe predicament of the Peterborough 20 to 30 year olds who rent and their inability to get onto the housing ladder is often discussed in the press.
There are 4.43m properties in...
Will The Cost-of-Living Crisis Mark the End of the Booming Peterborough Market
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamPeterborough property prices have increased by 20.7% over the last two years.
Peterborough house prices have risen on the back of several things, including changes in how people see their homes and how they live and work...
Peterborough’s Millennials to Inherit £293,208 Each From Baby Boomer Parents
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe total value of homes owned by Baby Boomers in Peterborough alone is £4,877,915,670 - and two-thirds of the Peterborough Millennials are set to inherit all that in the next few decades!
Could this be the answer...
Peterborough Starter Homes are 40.1% Cheaper Today Than in 1989
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamEven though the average value of a Peterborough first-time buyer property has risen by 263.7% since 1989 to £181,120, the monthly payments Peterborough first-time buyers must make on their mortgages as a proportion of their...
76.6% of Peterborough Properties Were Bought With a Mortgage in the Last 10yrs
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamCould the high levels of mortgages that Peterborough people take out cause another property crash?
Many Peterborough homeowners and landlords have been contacting me recently and asking what will happen to the...
26.5% of Peterborough Property Sellers Reduce Their Asking Prices
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team425 of the 1,605 properties on the market in the Peterborough area have had a price reduction in the last 3 months. The average reduction has been 4.9% of the original asking price. This is great news for Peterborough home
The Shifting Peterborough Property Market
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe Peterborough property market is on the verge of a ‘tipping point’. The rate of house price growth has started to ease with a reduction in the number of properties that will sell in Peterborough in the coming 12 to 18
What Was the Average Peterborough House Price in 1952?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamTo start with, let me look at what a property is worth today in Peterborough.
The average price paid for a...
The 6 Reasons Peterborough Rental Properties Could Inflation Proof Your Savings?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamInflation (and recessions) can be nerve racking for people and their hard-earned savings and wealth. Yet there are six reasons which make investing in private rental properties a potentially wise investment in these changeable
Has the Peterborough Property Market Peaked?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamMany commentators believe we have seen the peak of the Peterborough property market. So, should savvy bargain hunters wait for Peterborough house prices to fall? Or could postponing your house buying for any anticipated
Peterborough Property Market to Crash in 2022?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAccording to some newspapers and pundits, the property market boom could soon be over with the increasing interest rates and inflation.
In this article, I share the 3 fundamental economic reasons why things are differentPeterborough Rental Homes Nightmare
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamPeterborough needs 597 additional private rented properties per year to keep up with current and future demand from Peterborough tenants.
Yet over the last 5 years, Peterborough has lost 872 private rented homes.Peterborough Homeownership Rockets by 2,861 Homes in the Last 5 Years
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe Peterborough housing market over the last five years has behaved oddly.
Peterborough house prices are 26.2% higher than in 2017, even though during those five years, the British economy had17,041 Peterborough Terraced Houses Why Are They So Popular?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe terraced house is one of the most familiar styles of home in Peterborough (and the UK as a whole).
26.1% of Peterborough people live in a terraced home, interesting when...
82% Drop in Peterborough Council Houses in the Last 40 Years
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIn 1981, 36.6% of properties in Peterborough were council houses. Today, that figure stands at 6.4%, a proportional drop of 82%.
Why has the number of council houses dropped so much in those 40 years? How has thatWhy Does it Take 119 Days to Get the Keys When You Buy a Peterborough House?
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team2,480 properties have sold in the Peterborough area in the last 12 months.
It only takes 45 days to sell a Peterborough home, so why does it take 119 days from the sold board going up to the buyer1 in 3 Peterborough Homeowners Unable to Sell
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe average time to find a buyer for a Peterborough property reduced from 69 days in 2020 to 45 days in 2021.
Yet still, just under 1 in 3 Peterborough homeowners are on the market after 12 weeks. Why are so manyHow Will Rising Inflation Affect the Peterborough Property Market in 2022?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe UK is currently experiencing its highest inflation rate since the early 1990s. This increase in prices has primally come about by the combination of an increase in demand for goods and services from consumers following...
1 in 63 Homes are Sitting Empty in the Peterborough Area
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team1,419 homes in the Peterborough area are empty, which represents 1 in 63 homes. 909 of those have been empty for more than six months and are worth £205million. Why are those properties standing empty and deteriorating and why
Peterborough Household Heating Bills Set to Rise to £103,004,447 in 2022
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamPeterborough Household Heating Bills Set
to Rise to £103,004,447 in 2022
The energy bills of every Peterborough resident will...
Why Are There So Few Peterborough Homes For Sale?
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team43% drop in the number of properties for sale in Peterborough in the last 12 months.
783 Peterborough homes have sold (stc) in the last three months alone, taking the time from the ‘for sale board’ going up to sale2,989 Peterborough Landlords Could Be Hit With £14k Bills
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team2,989 Peterborough Landlords Could Be Hit
With £14k Bills and Red Tape in Tory
'Levelling...
15,344 Peterborough OAP Homeowners Could be Forced to Sell Their Homes
15,344 Peterborough OAP Homeowners Could be Forced to Sell Their Homes as Their Energy Bills Rise
Will Peterborough OAP homeowners be forced to sell their home as their gas & electric bills are set to double in 2022? What...Peterborough Homeowners Pocketed £176k Each in the Last 20 Years
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe average house price in Peterborough has increased by 199.2% to £264,900 in the last 20 years, a profit of £176,400
That means, when adjusted for inflation in those two decades, Peterborough house prices have risen inThe Future of the Peterborough Buy-To-Let Market in 2022
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe Headlines...
Peterborough rents up by 5.3% in the last 12 months Peterborough house Prices up 10.3% in the last 12 months Peterborough landlords helped by ultra-low mortgage rates and a stamp duty holiday Yet,...My 11 Rules to Buying a Peterborough Property
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamFinding your next Peterborough property, be that for yourself to live in or as a Peterborough buy-to-let landlord, can sometimes be a scary task. You are possibly making one of the biggest purchases of your life, and you want...
The 7 Things Peterborough Home Sellers Should (and Shouldn’t) Do in 2022
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamDid you know 7,512 Peterborough homeowners are considering selling their Peterborough home between now and the summer of 2023?
Reports in the press suggest 1 in 5 homeowners are considering moving home in the next...
What Will Happen to Peterborough House Prices in 2022?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamTraditionally, if you had not sold your Peterborough home by the first week in November, you would normally have to wait for the house sellers to return in the famous Boxing Day rush on the portals (Rightmove, Zoopla etc) to...
Peterborough People’s Addiction to Their Spare Bedrooms?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamPeterborough People’s Addiction to Their Spare Bedrooms?
The Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, has suggested older homeowners are “rattling around” in...
The Peterborough Landlord Compliance Health Check - Are you compliant?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamReports that one of the most prominent Estate Agents in the UK had allowed its landlords to open to fines of between £9million and £30million in the last few days.
This is because they allegedly failed to send...
Should Peterborough Landlords be worried about these new rental regulations?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamEveryone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too much on the shoulders of Peterborough landlords with potential bills of £7,600+...
Peterborough House Prices - The Effect of Rising Inflation
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamHouse prices tend to rise with inflation, so with the UK annual inflation hitting 4.2% last week, that’s good news, isn’t it? Yes and no – let me explain what it means for Peterborough homeowners.
The...
How Will ‘Lifetime Deposits’ Change the Peterborough Rental Market?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWith Peterborough Tenants Deposits Totalling £11,867,750, How Will ‘Lifetime Deposits’ Change the Peterborough Rental Market?
The Government’s scheduled publication of their...
Is the Peterborough Property Market Running Out of Steam?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIn recent articles on the Peterborough property market, I have been talking a lot about house prices over the last 12 months and 5 years in Peterborough.
When it comes to newspapers talking about the property...
Would You Re-Mortgage Your Peterborough Home to Help Your Child onto the Propert
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWould You Re-Mortgage Your Peterborough Home to Help Your Child onto the Property Ladder?
How far would you go to help your child get on in the world?
Many...
Peterborough Homeowners to Face Post-Lockdown Mortgage Rate Rise of £722 a Year
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWith grocery, energy and other household prices/costs rising and hitting everyone’s back pocket, inflation (rising prices) may feel like an unimportant issue when it...
Has Buy-to-Let Changed the Peterborough Property Market?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe ‘Buy-To-Let’ (BTL) mortgage is celebrating its Silver Anniversary (25 years) this autumn.
Read this article
Are Peterborough House Prices Set to Fall This Autumn?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe stamp duty tax holiday is over, furlough finished at the end of September, unemployment is due to rise and inflation is rife … is this the end of the post lockdown...
Wages Rising by 8.3% pa - How Will This Affect the Peterborough Property Market?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAs they struggle to meet demand, Argos have had to increase the wages of their HGV drivers from £11.41 an hour to £15 an hour - a rise of 31.2% meaning their pay goes from £27k to £35k. Care home providers are offering...
Peterborough Homeowners to be Made Homeless?
The number of properties for sale in Peterborough has fallen by 49% since this time two years ago (October 2019). One of the reasons is that many Peterborough buyers feel overwhelmed and fearful they will be made homeless if...
Peterborough Buy-to-Let Market on the Rise as Returns Rise by 58.5% in 5 Years
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamPeterborough landlords are becoming progressively more self-assured about expanding their rental portfolios; as Peterborough rents rise, mortgage interest rates fall and demand for decent Peterborough rental properties...
Why Are More Peterborough OAP Homeowners Deciding Not to Move Home?
A recent report by Legal & General stated that, since the pandemic, many older homeowners had put their plans to move home 'on ice'. It said that fewer OAP homeowners are planning to downsize from their large family homes after...
Peterborough Homes Asking Prices Up 1%
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWith Rightmove announcing a national drop of 0.3% in average asking prices in August, some are asking if the steam has been let out of the property market. Yet with the gains we have seen in the last 12 months, is this just a...
Peterborough Homeowners Have Turned to the Rental Market to Cash in by £22,400
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamShould you sell or should you buy in this most interesting Peterborough property market?
I have calculated that at least 226 Peterborough house sellers have rented a home to break their house chain in the last 12 months,...
How Many Days Does It Take to Sell a Peterborough Home?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWhether you are a Peterborough homeowner, first-time buyer or landlord; the last 15 months has been a roller coaster ride when it comes to the Peterborough property market.
With 213,120 UK house buyers and 58,580...
Only 1 in 21 Peterborough Properties are Bungalows, Despite an Ageing Population
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe bungalow is a building that has represented a more leisurely, gentler way of life since the early 1900’s. Bungalows have been sold as an aspiration for those about to...
Peterborough’s Love (and Hate) Affair with the Semi-Detached House
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThe Semi-Detached House – the icon of middle-class aspiration, the pinnacle of liberalism yet at the same time compromised individuality, the ‘semi’ as it is colloquially termed is, for many Peterborough homeowners, the...
Peterborough Home Moves Hit Record High in June
By The Wilson and Co Homes Teamas 243.4% more people sell in June compared to
the Peterborough area 10-year average
June 2021 was the busiest month ever for...
Summer selling for an autumn move
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamSummer is a great time of year to sell your home. With bright, sunny days, gardens at their greenest and flowers blooming, your marketing photos will look fabulous!
More daylight hours and generally better weather than at...
How to add thousands to your home
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamOne way to add value to your home is by renovating it; another is through increasing the amount of accommodation, by either building an extension or converting something like the loft or a garage to create an extra living room...
How Eco-friendly are Peterborough Homes?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAnd how new Gov’t rules will mean draughty low-eco Peterborough homes will drop in value
‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’, was the song that Kermit sang on Sesame Street.
Yet now being green is a...
What your Great-Great Peterborough Grandfather Would Have Paid for their home
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamYour Great-Great Peterborough Grandfather Would Only Have Paid £254 4s 9d for his Peterborough Home in 1871
Would it surprise you even more when I said the ratio of house prices...
6 Simple steps to prepare your home for viewings
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWe know from experience that the better your home looks and feels when potential buyers come to view, the more likely you are to get an asking price offer.
For many people, the decision about whether to buy a home...
29% of Peterborough Landlords Could be Fined £5,000 each with New Energy Regs
By The Wilson and Co Homes Team… whilst possible new mortgage rules for Peterborough homeowners would make it harder to sell their draughty old properties
As the UK has...
Will the Peterborough Property Market Continue to Boom?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAll the signs are that the Peterborough housing market is sat on good foundations, yet one key hazard could still scupper the market.
‘UK Property Prices Rising at Record Levels’ is...
Turning browsers into buyers - make sure your online advert stands out
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIf you’ve ever searched online for a home yourself, you’ll know how many listings there are. The broader your search terms, the more results are going to come up, and then you start scrolling through…
So,...
What to do when your home isn’t selling – 8 steps to boost your marketing
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamYou did it: you found an agent you liked, who loved your home and valued it at a price you were happy with. They put together an impressive marketing plan and the ‘For Sale’ board has been invitingly positioned at the end...
Unique homes – how we value them accurately
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAs estate agents, valuing homes accurately is at the core of our business. We’ve got to price them at a level that attracts enough attention from buyers, while achieving the maximum sale price for our clients, and sometimes...
How to choose the best estate agent – 11 questions to help you decide
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamSelling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions you’re ever likely to make, and it could be an emotional time for you. So you need to be sure that the agent you choose can not only get you the right buyer and...
Our top home styling accessories for 2021
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIt’s a new year – time to give your home a whole new look? If you’re selling your home, or planning to, our top home styling accessories for 2021 may help you make the right decisions to give your home a mini-makeover...
Planning to downsize? Start your new chapter in your next home
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAre you starting to feel like you’re rattling around in a house that’s too big for you?
Are you ready to put less time, effort and money into somewhere new?
Have you got your heart set on being closer to family...
Winter viewing? How to make yours a success
We all dream of a white winter wonderland. A thick layer of snowy icing on the lawn, roaring fires, candlelit windows, movie afternoons wrapped in thick, downy duvets. The spicy scent of mulled wine drifting in from the...
Secrets of Fabulous Property Photography - Learn from the Pros
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWe have all heard that first impressions count and never is this truer than when trying to sell your property. Not only will excellent photographs catch the attention of eager buyers, but by emphasising the lifestyle your home...
Seven reasons to sell in September
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIn the blink of an eye, the trees are dappled in burnished reds and golds. That first waft of coal fire smoke garnishes the dusky sky. Dust off your autumn boots and dig out your gloves…September is here.
Summer...
6 1/2 Simple styling secrets TO MAKE A BUYER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HOME
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamYou know your home looks good. You’ve chosen your estate agent, the photographer’s booked and you’re ready to launch.
But is there something missing….?
Let us help you transform your home from ‘market...
Switching Estate Agents - All you need to know to get it right
When you chose your estate agent, you did so because you believed they could sell your home.
You felt so certain, you even put your name to it when you signed the contract.
However, months down the line,...
Your property's asking price
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIf you have had your house on the market for some time without success, dropping your asking price may seem an inevitable, if unwanted, next step. Your estate agent will often suggest this move if they have run out of ideas,...
Preparing to sell your home - Getting ready to move
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamWith the property market showing some signs of re-opening, now is the time to get ready to make sure you’re prepared for selling your home, and moving on.
Over the past few weeks, house viewings have not been...
Selling your home in an uncertain time - what you need to know right now
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAre you buying or selling a home right now? Or planning to? Feeling concerned and anxious about what’s going to happen with the housing market over the coming month
Maybe you’re feeling uncertain about what you should...
Coronavirus Self-Isolation Ideas: 7 Ways to Prepare Your Property For Sale
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIf you’ve been thinking about selling your property in Peterborough, it’s likely that you may wish to delay putting it on the market in the short term.
Here at Wilson & Co Homes we totally understand that, but you...
How to stage your property - Tips & Advice
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamThere is nothing more important than the first impression of your home by a prospective buyer.
It is important to understand that different people have different perspectives and they may have quite different views to...
Now is a good time to put your property on the market!
Are you thinking of selling your property? Are you wondering if it's too late in the year? If the answer is yes, then this blog might help answer why now is a good time to put your property on the market!
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Are you thinking about selling your home?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAre you thinking about selling your home? Are you wondering how to decide on the correct price for your property? Have you had a few different valuations? How do you price your house correctly?
I’m sure you...
How can I increase viewings on my house?
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamIs your house on the market? Have you had many viewings? Are you wondering why your property is not attracting more viewings? Why are your viewing numbers low?
If you read on, we will tell you how to increase...
6 common mistakes to avoid when selling your home
By The Wilson and Co Homes TeamAre you thinking about selling your home? Do you want to achieve the best price for your home? Would you like a quick sale?
Estate agents see it all… from properties that literally fly off the shelf, to...