Thomas Morris blog

It’s a key question because, contrary to some stereotypes about agents loving the sound of their own voice, the best estate agents are often great listeners. And by listening to what reasons the person provides, the agent will be equipped to help the seller achieve their goals.

Longer days, lighter nights, and blue skies. Summer is a great time to put your home on the market, showing it off at its best! Here are our top 5 reasons why you should sell in the summer.

Gardens are at the top of many home buyers’ wish lists, especially after the restrictions imposed by the pandemic which made many of us realise the value of outdoor space, no matter how small.

The popularity of online estate agents is rising rapidly with a current market share of over 8%. Online estate agents can save you thousands in fees but will you be financially better off in the long run?

Picture this: it’s a cold winter night, you’re snuggled up in front of the TV, hot chocolate in hand and your phone starts ringing… It’s your tenant, the boiler has packed up and they’re freezing. Cue every landlord’s worst nightmare. Getting hold of an out-of-hours boiler engineer is one thing, paying for their extortionate fees is another. 

In a fast-paced property market like the one we're experiencing now, sellers looking to get the edge over the competition need to ensure their home stands out – for all the right reasons.

Kerb appeal is the first and last thing a perspective buyer or tenant will see when viewing your property, so it’s vital to make a great first impression. After all, the exterior of your home is an advert for what is inside and improving the external appearance will not only leave a good long-lasting impression but may also significantly increase the value of your home.

Are you wanting to move home in time for the new year? If so, you'll need to be looking at making an offer on a property in the next few weeks.   

The growth of the women's game over recent years has been phenomenal, and its popularity parallels what good estate agency work looks like. We list four things the most successful teams have in common with high-performing estate agents.

The most popular reason families want to move is to get a bigger home  for their growing needs. But that’s followed closely by moving to be in a property within the catchment areas for good schools . A catchment area is a geographic area from where a school’s pupils are drawn.

You may have noticed that in June the government announced a policy paper ( part of a so called “ White Paper “ ) outlining proposals for significant changes to the private rented sector. These proposals are part of the governments wider levelling up agenda which includes the ambition to halve the number of poor quality homes by 2030.

From 17 – 23 June, Good Neighbour Week is celebrated across the UK. We look at four ideas about being a good neighbour.