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WHAT SORT OF SURVEY DO I NEED?

Buying a house is the most expensive item most people buy in their lifetime. Once you have found your dream house, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement.

One particular topic, not discussed often enough is the subject of surveys. If you are taking a mortgage, then it is often assumed your lender will instruct a surveyor to do a survey. This is not always the case.

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The Pitfalls of Overpricing: Why Setting the Right Price Matters When Selling Your Home

One of the most crucial decisions you'll make before putting your house on the market is agreeing the pricing strategy with your estate...

Gavin Human

Aug 13, 20234 min read

What's the first step to selling your house?

People often recommend a TV show or a film that I must watch. With limited down time I often lose track of what to watch or what I was...

Gavin Human

Jul 14, 20233 min read

6 Top Tips for viewing a house.

When you book a viewing you might know exactly what you you'll be looking for but sometimes, by the time you get into the house it's easy...

Gavin Human

Jul 2, 20232 min read

How long before AI designs your home?

For some people, the idea of Artificial Intelligence in our every day life might seem like science fiction. For others, it could be all...

Gavin Human

May 1, 20234 min read

The Never Ending Gimmicks?

Have you seen it? Surely if you have social media it was shared onto your timeline? Or did you hear about it on the radio? Or see it on...

Gavin Human

Apr 15, 20232 min read

Head into Hilton #FocusFriday

We take a trip 11 miles north west of Cambridge to the delightful village of Hilton. It has an unusual famous sight from its history and...

Gavin Human

Nov 18, 20222 min read

A stroll through Somersham #FocusFriday

Somersham is a historically significant village about 4 miles north of St. Ives. It is quite possible that people have lived in this area...

Gavin Human

Oct 28, 20223 min read

Are we heading for another property market crash?

As newspapers forecast the end of high property prices and a looming housing market crash, what is really happening? We continue to see...

Gavin Human

Oct 3, 20224 min read

What's Going on? 23-25th September.

A #FocusFriday that trains its eye on events and occasions across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire for the weekend. Whether it's live...

Gavin Human

Sep 23, 20223 min read

Whistlestop tour of Whittlesford #FocusFriday

Whittlesford is 7 miles south of Cambridge on the Granta branch of the River Cam and is set in a lovely area with numerous country walks...

Gavin Human

Sep 16, 20223 min read

Dullingham #FocusFriday

Dullingham is a lovely village, 4 miles south of Newmarket and with its connecting train station it really is a much sought after...

Gavin Human

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Stetchworth #FocusFriday

Situated just 3 miles from the horse racing centre of Newmarket, Stetchworth may be a small village, but it is certainly a thriving and...

Gavin Human

Aug 26, 20222 min read

'Cowboy' Builder complaints rising – tips on not being caught out.

Homeowner complaints about cowboy builders are increasing, meaning you need to be savvy when deciding who should conduct building work at...

Gavin Human

Aug 22, 20223 min read

Let's visit Haslingfield #FridayFocus

Haslingfield is a village that is 6 miles south west of Cambridge, with the River Cam running along its border. Much of the village...

Gavin Human

Aug 12, 20222 min read

Cottoned on to Coton? #FridayFocus

One of the more common requests I've had over the last couple of years from people looking to move home, is for property in smaller...

Gavin Human

Aug 5, 20223 min read

Can I transfer my current mortgage when I move home?

Porting a mortgage. How easy is it? If you are already a homeowner and intend to move home, you can often take your existing mortgage...

Gavin Human

Jul 26, 20223 min read

Quendon and Rickling Green #FocusFriday

Rickling Green and Quendon are conjoined villages between Saffron Waldon and Bishop's Stortford. London Stansted Airport is approx 20min...

Gavin Human

Jul 22, 20222 min read

Beat the Heat! #FocusFriday

You might have seen the updated news that it could be a little bit warm next week (Monday 18th and Tuesday 20th July) and are perhaps...

Gavin Human

Jul 15, 20222 min read

Great Wilbraham #FocusFriday

This small but pretty village is full of charming old houses and a strong and vibrant community spirit, and is situated about 7 miles...

Gavin Human

Jul 8, 20222 min read

Ready to Relocate? Podcast

My latest Home to Home podcast episode focuses on people looking to relocate and how employing a property finder can help. Our...

Gavin Human

Jul 1, 20222 min read