The Burton James Blog

Your room-by-room guide on how to declutter FAST for a Spring sale Spring is here, and with it comes the urge to refresh, reset and, for those of us with itchy feet, maybe even sell your home. But before you invite the...

Finding your likely sale price When determining the likely sale range for your property, it’s essential to understand that a property is ultimately only worth what someone is willing to pay. For buyers requiring a mortgage, this...

Winter’s frosty fingers are beginning to loosen their grip, and for those of us brave enough to venture out into the garden, the signs of spring are there. Green shoots popping up through the loosening soil can mean only one...

I could begin with the classic notion of the new year as a time for fresh starts, resolutions, and big life decisions...but let’s be honest – how many times have you read or heard that so far this year? Dragging out that tired...

It’s a truth universally known, that when it comes to buying and selling houses - timing is everything. And for those of you waiting patiently in the wings, watching the housing market merry-go-round of rising and falling...

There’s a common myth that the housing market, like hibernating bears or sleepy butterflies, takes a long winter’s nap. But this idea is far from the truth. In fact, for the savvy seller, the winter months can be a prime time...

There is always ‘the moment’ – usually somewhere between mid-September and mid-October – where summer’s memory fades and all eyes turn to the oncoming winter months. And, if we’re totally honest, there’s a comfort in...

How Today’s Budget and Possible Rate Cuts Could Shape the Property Market Today’s budget has introduced some notable changes that will likely impact the UK property market, particularly affecting landlords, first-time buyers,...

Four simple tips to prepare for a viewing Congratulations! You’re well on the way to selling your home. You’ve chosen your agent, crossed the ‘t’s and dotted the ‘i’s on all the paperwork and your home is officially on...

“Should we sell our home?” What may sound like a simple ponderance is actually the first domino in a series of important flow diagram questions that will, hopefully, lead you to a satisfying sale and the purchase of your...