The term gazundering can often send a shiver down the spine of any seller looking to complete the sale of their new home. Jonathan Detheridge, Head of Granger & Oaks, Nottingham, explains what this term means and its potential impact on the selling process Gazundering is a term for a modern phenomenon that refers to […]
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Manure is mostly animal excrement – which cannot be guaranteed to come from free-range animals. This is a problem for vegan gardeners, who may also not be keen on the fish bones and animal blood sometimes found in some common composts.
But Guy Barter, the chief horticultural adviser at the Royal Horticultural Society, says that most vegan-friendly alternatives are just as viable in a domestic garden setting. “The same can be said of fertilisers – these, too, are equally effective, whether acceptable to vegans, such as seaweed fertilisers, or otherwise.”
Continue reading...Manure is mostly animal excrement – which cannot be guaranteed to come from free-range animals. This is a problem for vegan gardeners, who may also not be keen on the fish bones and animal blood sometimes found in some common composts.
But Guy Barter, the chief horticultural adviser at the Royal Horticultural Society, says that most vegan-friendly alternatives are just as viable in a domestic garden setting. “The same can be said of fertilisers – these, too, are equally effective, whether acceptable to vegans, such as seaweed fertilisers, or otherwise.”
Continue reading...There are many resources estate agents and valuers can draw upon to ascertain the value of a home, but they all rely, in one form or another, on precedent: what other properties have sold for in the road, village or area. But how much can past performance really be an indicator of what a future buyer is prepared to pay for their dream home?
A property that has similar neighbouring properties, perhaps in a terrace, row of semi-detached houses, or a small development of detached homes, usually has ample precedential evidence; sales over recent years will paint a picture of rises and falls in the local market; ‘done-up’ properties setting the glass ceiling for achievable sale prices, houses in need of renovation bringing up the rear. They all make up the rich tapestry that determines your asking price.
When valuing a unique property however, the tapestry starts to unravel. You can look for precedent: perhaps at the last sale price for the property, though if that was more than five years ago, and the house has been the subject of an improvement programme, what can this really tell us? It might help to look at the price per square foot, which can indicate a benchmark pricing for comparable properties, though it’s a pretty complicated process to add or subtract swimming pools, acreage, a Clive Christian kitchen or an Amdega conservatory. Ultimately, the only real way to ‘value’ a unique home is to look at four saleability factors:
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There are many resources estate agents and valuers can draw upon to ascertain the value of a home, but they all rely, in one form or another, on precedent: what other properties have sold for in the road, village or area. But how much can past performance really be an indicator of what a future buyer is prepared to pay for their dream home?
A property that has similar neighbouring properties, perhaps in a terrace, row of semi-detached houses, or a small development of detached homes, usually has ample precedential evidence; sales over recent years will paint a picture of rises and falls in the local market; ‘done-up’ properties setting the glass ceiling for achievable sale prices, houses in need of renovation bringing up the rear. They all make up the rich tapestry that determines your asking price.
When valuing a unique property however, the tapestry starts to unravel. You can look for precedent: perhaps at the last sale price for the property, though if that was more than five years ago, and the house has been the subject of an improvement programme, what can this really tell us? It might help to look at the price per square foot, which can indicate a benchmark pricing for comparable properties, though it’s a pretty complicated process to add or subtract swimming pools, acreage, a Clive Christian kitchen or an Amdega conservatory. Ultimately, the only real way to ‘value’ a unique home is to look at four saleability factors:
If you’re trying to sell a unique home, and would like some honest, independent advice on its saleability, why not drop me a line? You may just be ready for some HomeTruths.
If you’d like my help to sell your home more effectively, please answer a few short questions here and if I think I can help you, I’ll be in touch.
What to read next: Linger or leave?
What to do next: Sign up to my Selling Secrets http://www.home-truths.co.uk/selling-secrets
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There are many resources estate agents and valuers can draw upon to ascertain the value of a home, but they all rely, in one form or another, on precedent: what other properties have sold for in the road, village or area. But how much can past performance really be an indicator of what a future buyer is prepared to pay for their dream home?
A property that has similar neighbouring properties, perhaps in a terrace, row of semi-detached houses, or a small development of detached homes, usually has ample precedential evidence; sales over recent years will paint a picture of rises and falls in the local market; ‘done-up’ properties setting the glass ceiling for achievable sale prices, houses in need of renovation bringing up the rear. They all make up the rich tapestry that determines your asking price.
When valuing a unique property however, the tapestry starts to unravel. You can look for precedent: perhaps at the last sale price for the property, though if that was more than five years ago, and the house has been the subject of an improvement programme, what can this really tell us? It might help to look at the price per square foot, which can indicate a benchmark pricing for comparable properties, though it’s a pretty complicated process to add or subtract swimming pools, acreage, a Clive Christian kitchen or an Amdega conservatory. Ultimately, the only real way to ‘value’ a unique home is to look at four saleability factors:
If you’re trying to sell a unique home, and would like some honest, independent advice on its saleability, why not drop me a line? You may just be ready for some HomeTruths.
If you’d like my help to sell your home more effectively, please answer a few short questions here and if I think I can help you, I’ll be in touch.
What to read next: Linger or leave?
What to do next: Sign up to my Selling Secrets http://www.home-truths.co.uk/selling-secrets
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