Moving home
Spring has sprung, the grass has riz… I wonder where the lawnmower is? Spring is considered one of the top times of year to sell your property. Buyers have recovered fully from a busy Christmas, but haven’t yet started to flock away for their summer holidays. And while selling at other times of the ...
March 29, 2021
Demand for houses in North Somerset Villages Building
Houses in North Somerset are in demand as Bristol estate agents report a rise in new instructions as city dwellers look to move to a rural lifestyle. Villages such as Banwell, Congresbury, Winscombe and Churchill are on the radar as opportunities to work from home are increasing. Indeed, the surge in interest in village ...
August 6, 2020
Seven things to look forward to when relocating to North Somerset
In a recent survey by Rightmove, 50% of home-movers said that being in lockdown in the early part of 2020 has changed their outlook on moving to a new home. And almost a third (30%) of buyers are now considering moving to a rural area such as North Somerset. There are obvious benefits to ...
August 3, 2020
The smart way to increase the value of your home – without breaking the bank
Time was the number one sure-fire way to add value and saleability to your home was a kitchen upgrade. And the number two desirable asset a modern bathroom with all the bells and whistles. But now there’s a smart new way to increase your sale prospects and add value to your home. While kitchens ...
June 3, 2019
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April 25, 2019
How to fall in love with your next home
One of the most difficult things when viewing a potential new home is to imagine yourself in it. It’s hard to see past the current owner’s furniture, past the wallpaper, and past the clutter. Outdated colours, chipped paint, poor decoration, and poor use of space can be a big turn-off. But that needn’t be ...
February 13, 2019
The House Fox Guide to Selling 2019
Download our new, updated guide to selling New for 2019, the House Fox Guide to Selling contains all the facts, figures and information you need to know about our fairer pricing policy. Includes details on our all new no risk no sale, no fee option. Download it now in PDF format, or ring 01934 ...
February 5, 2019
Why do people downsize?
A survey of 1,000 Gransnet users has uncovered why older people “downsize” – sell their homes and buy a smaller property – and the pressures and rationales that lie behind the decision. Almost two-thirds (63%) say they have downsized or thought about it, although 29% have no intention of downsizing or haven’t thought about ...
August 14, 2018