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Market notes and practical guides
Written by our agents, for people buying, selling or renting in the city and along the coast. No jargon, no forecasts dressed up as facts.
Reading an autumn market without the headlines
Asking prices tell you what sellers hope for. Time on market and the gap to the agreed price tell you what buyers will actually pay.
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Reading an autumn market without the headlines
Asking prices tell you what sellers hope for. Time on market and the gap to the agreed price tell you what buyers will actually pay.
Ten things to check on a second viewing
The first viewing is about how a home feels. The second is about water pressure, phone signal, storage and the walk to the station at 8 am.
Preparing a home for photographs
Most buyers decide from the first six photographs whether to book a viewing. A few hours of preparation changes what those six pictures show.
What a tenancy agreement should cover
A clear agreement protects both sides. Here is what we make sure is written down before any keys change hands.
Living in the Old Town: a street-by-street guide
Tall period buildings, small squares and a morning market. What it is really like to live in the oldest part of the city, and which streets are quietest.
Commercial leases in plain words
Break clauses, rent reviews and service charges explained for small businesses taking their first studio or office.
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