Selling your house can be a highly stressful and time-consuming experience. Homeowners often find themselves swimming in paperwork, following strict processes and forgetting about important things that need to be taken care of. We want to help make the whole experience as straightforward as possible for you. One of the most common questions that we are asked at Emma’s Properties is ‘do I need EPC to sell my house?’. The short answer is, yes. However – as with many things in life, it’s not quite that simple. That’s why we are here to provide a clear answer for you. This ..read more

If you are fortunate enough to have a spare room in the house, this article may just help you to clear out the junk and start utilising it to it’s full advantage! There are so many options for a spare room, from a place you can take up your hobby to a home office. With space being premium on most families wish list, we discuss inspiring ideas for your spare room, which after a small amount of work, will have you wondering how you ever managed without this new area! Work/Study Area If you tend to work from home relatively ..read more

With the property market being highly competitive at the moment, it’s important to put yourself in the best possible position before starting the process. With the market not showing any signs of slowing down soon, speed, efficiency and planning will be your key to success in securing your home. Our latest article gives you some valuable tips on buying a home in a competitive market. Do your homework Buying a home in a competitive market means you’ll need to move swiftly and make very quick decisions.  First, get to know your current housing market. Go to open houses, tour homes ..read more

In May 2020, the Bank of England feared that property prices would fall because of the pandemic, but in fact the exact opposite happened. The sector not only survived but thrived and in January 2022, the average house price jumped to £276,759 which is a record high. We are confident that it will continue to be a sellers market and advise buyers and sellers to put themselves in a strong position to obtain the highest possible prices. But there is still room for improvement and there are still things that can reduce the value of your property that you may ..read more

Looking to sell your Birmingham property but not sure where to start? We’ve put together this handy guide to answer some of the most commonly asked questions and give you the peace of mind you need to proceed with confidence. How quickly can I sell my house? Your house will sell more quickly if it’s properly maintained and you follow our tips on how to prepare your home for a successful sale. Unfortunately, however, the speed of your sale can also be affected by other factors beyond your control. If your buyer is waiting for their own property to sell ..read more

On the 9th June 2022, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced there would be an extension to the Right to Buy scheme, which will allow people to buy their houses, as opposed to renting them out, resulting in more people getting on the property ladder. New Right to Buy Scheme Extending this new Right to Buy scheme could benefit up to 2.5 million tenants, permitting people to become homeowners and allowing them to make changes and improvements to their homes. As said by the Prime Minister, “Just as no generation should be locked out of home ownership because of when they ..read more

House sales can be a lengthy process. Whether you’re waiting for a sale to be able to move into your next property or simply want to focus on other things, nobody likes a delay. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to facilitate a swift transaction. Let’s start with the obvious. Keep your house clean and your garden tidy, eliminate clutter and make your home feel inviting. Beyond that, you may wish to look at functional aspects like your electricals and wiring, rather than focussing solely on the cosmetic. Whilst a new lick of paint and neutral décor can ..read more

In the current Birmingham housing market, Is now a good time to buy a house? Is now a bad time to buy a house in the UK? Should I wait? These are all questions that thousands of people across the country will be asking, mainly due to how tumultuous the UK property market has become over the last four years – not to mention the volatility of our economy thanks to uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Despite these challenges, however, there are signs of a downturn in property prices on the horizon, essentially making buying a new ..read more

Thinking about purchasing a residential property? We understand that there’s a lot to consider and, chances are, it may feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide on the process of buying a house. Whether you’re buying a house for the first time or have been on the property ladder for quite a while and require a refresh, with our comprehensive checklist for buying a house, you’ll be fully prepared for what lies ahead, breezing through the house-buying process with relative ease. The ten-step process of buying a house Unfortunately, buying a house is one of those essentia ..read more