The Burton James Blog

The sellers’ guide to socials (even if you’re not onTikTok) Gone are the days when a For Sale board, a flimsily folded A4 ‘booklet’ spluttered out by the office printer and a listing on Rightmove were enough to seal the...

Notice I didn’t plump for the word ‘best’ here. It’s a superlative that is as empty and meaningless as trying to decide who the ‘best’ photographer to use for your wedding is, or the ‘best’ tailored suit to wear,...

Every home has its own personality. From the minimalist new build to the timber-clad barn conversion or the rose-covered Victorian terrace. No two are quite the same – and that’s exactly why a one-size-fits-all approach just...

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...