When selling a property, is it essential to have printed brochures?
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamIf 99% of property searchers start their search for their dream home online, should you be impressed by the brochure that an agent tells you they will create? 99% of Property searchers will start their search for a property...
Ask the right questions when viewing a property.
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamAre you looking to buy a new property? Don't make any offers until you have the answers to these crucial questions. When searching for a new home, most of us will create a shortlist of properties that interest us and arrange to...
Discover why not having an inventory on your rental property could be a huge problem!
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamDid you try to cut costs when moving your tenant in, eschewing the option of an inventory? Or perhaps you found the tenant yourself and have never even heard of an inventory before? This article will explain why every rental...
Can the interior design choices you make affect the value of your property?
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamOur homes are our castles, and we like nothing more than styling and personalising them to our own tastes. DIY is a huge business in the UK, and almost all of us have an ongoing project, improving or changing some aspect of our...
Top tips on how to reduce your energy bills immediately
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamDespite the leading energy providers confirming their record profits recently in the multiple millions, prices of our energy bills are sky-high, and many are struggling through this winter. Energy bills are a hot topic at the...
Find out how to switch estate agents and get your home sold if viewings have dropped off a cliff
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamHow often do you switch bank accounts? Or dentists? Or even hairdressers? I expect it's not that often.It is the same for estate agents. Either way, it's possible to change if you are feeling underwhelmed, disappointed or...
Different rooms found in luxury properties and how you can add a bit of luxury to your home
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamOnce you have a kitchen, dining room, living room, bedrooms and bathrooms, what else do large properties use their rooms for?? There comes a point when you run out of names for them all!Luxury properties will often have 'extra'...
What should my credit score look like if I want to buy a property with a mortgage?
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamMost of us do not think about our credit scores too often. We happily meander through life without giving it a second thought until we make a large purchase. Something that means we need to apply for finance of some kind, and it...
The vital technology that all estate agents should be utilising to sell your property
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamWhen marketing a property for sale, the key is ensuring it reaches a broader audience to find the perfect buyer. The ideal solution is for the exposure of your property marketing to be comprehensive and wide enough to ensure that...
The offer you made on your dream home is not accepted - top tips on what you should do next
by The Mortlock & Joyce TeamAmong the emotion and turmoil involved in buying and selling a property, finding a property you've fallen in love with, only to make an offer and have it rejected, is heartbreaking. What can you do? Do you have to walk away from...