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At Duckworths Estate Agents we are keen to share expert tips and advice on relevant topics within the housing market:

A quick guide to buying your first property

A quick guide to buying your first property

If you’re thinking about buying your first home, congratulations! You’re about to experience a huge life moment and finally have somewhere to call your own. The first-time buyer journey is exciting, scary, overwhelming… it’s basically all the emotions. So, what can...

How to prepare your property for photos

How to prepare your property for photos

It’s often said that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but then (confusingly), it’s also said that first impressions count… Why are all these clichés so important? Well, when marketing a property, it’s a bit of both: how a property looks will catch a buyer’s...

Five things to think about before you downsize

Five things to think about before you downsize

The number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder? With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many people feeling the squeeze are rethinking how – and where – they want to live....

Pratical tips for buyers relying on the bank of mum and dad

Pratical tips for buyers relying on the bank of mum and dad

The number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder? With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many people feeling the squeeze are rethinking how – and where – they want to live....

Why a local estate agent is a seller’s best choice

Why a local estate agent is a seller’s best choice

If you’re selling a property, you’ve got a big decision to make. Which estate agent do you pick? Should you go with an independent local agency or choose a big-name brand? Should you use an agent based on the local high street or go with a cheaper online...

Do renovations really pay off?

Do renovations really pay off?

Before selling your home, you might be thinking about ways to add value or unlock potential so buyers can get a feel for what it would be like to live there themselves. But renovations are costly and may not pay off. So, what can you do to make a change without...

What homebuyers need to know about purchasing a probate property

What homebuyers need to know about purchasing a probate property

* For England and Wales only – the rules are different in Scotland. * Picture this: After a long and exhausting property search you finally find the home that’s just right for you. But then the estate agent mentions that it’s a ‘probate property’ and you’re left...