As well as knowing how to help your property reach its valuation pinnacle, knowing what agents look for when valuing a home can help you understand and appreciate the complexities of valuing property. So what do agents look for when valuing a home? Take a
With summer having turned into autumn in the blink of an eye, it's time for landlords and homeowners to turn their attentions to some pre-Christmas property maintenance. Here are our five top tips for making sure your property is protected this winter...
As expected, Chancellor Philip Hammond's Autumn Budget yesterday carried a distinctly Brexit theme, however there were a few housing headlines to be aware of...
Whether buying or selling property, we're all after the best deal we can get. From a selling point of view, that means achieving the best possible price you can once your property hits the market. Read on for CJ Hole's top tips for adding value to your ho
If you're a pet owner, you may need to consider how to 'de-pet' your home before any viewings are booked in. Not everyone likes the idea of animals in the home, and it could deter them from wanting to buy your property. We've put together a list of tips f
The best way to keep a burglar out of your property is to prevent your home being targeted in the first place. Here, CJ Hole runs through the best home security and deterrence steps...
Moving home is a stressful business. Here are CJ Hole's top tips for making that move to a new home as straightforward as possible.
Taking the standard of picture required takes effort and patience. Here are CJ Hole's seven top tips for taking professional pictures of your home...
While many of Generation Rent are writing off their chances of owning a home, others are seeking help from the Bank of Mum and Dad. We have outlined the best options available here...
When buying a house it helps to have an understanding of the process, as well as being fully aware of what to expect from each of the steps to buying a house, to help you avoid these common buying mistakes...
There are a whole host of questions landlords should ask letting agents, but at CJ Hole we have broken that list down to nine crucial areas of enquiry you should embark on prior to signing on any dotted lines.
Selling your home is all about decisions - and making the right ones at the right time. Choosing an estate agent is one of the most critical but with so many options available, where do you even start?
Homeowners falling into the 'Last time buyers' age group are remaining in unsuitable family homes due to a dearth of suitable housing stock. It is this age bracket that holds the key to unlocking the UK housing market...
The HMO mandatory licensing scheme aimed at improving lettings market standards is set for a period of change.
With inflation cooling and rate rises still possible, we take a look at whether 'now' is a good time to buy or sell a property,
There are dozens of fairly obvious issues that can reduce the value of your home. Here are five issues that could have an impact on your property's value - and they may surprise you!
New EPC regulations are less than a month away but a survey has revealed that many landlords and tenants aren't aware of the upcoming changes. Here's what you need to know...
Gloucestershire, Bristol and the South Cotswolds saw some serious cash change hands in the property market last year. So, what is it that attracts the great and the good to the area? Here are our top-seven reasons why Gloucestershire, Bristol and the Cots
There are a host of different property surveys available and prior to purchasing a property it's worth knowing which is which and exactly what you require.
The General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect on May 25th 2018 and will almost certainly impact on how estate agencies collect key data from clients, whether it's in branch, on the phone or via portals.
Nobody currently knows how the process to leave the European Union is going to turn out, all of which means there is an undertone of uncertainty when it comes to predicting housing market growth in 2018.
A new year, for many, means juicy detoxing, exercise, giving up chocolate or vowing to save money. For landlords, though, the dawn of 2018 means new regulations when it comes to energy performance.
You might have heard the term 'swap rates' when people talk about the price of fixed rate mortgages, but what are they and how do they actually work? Here's a look at what you need to know.
Here are CJ Hole, we keep our finger on the pulse of the lettings industry. Take note of the legislation changes you need to be aware of and learn how to maximise your portfolio with our latest post...
