In North London’s competitive property market, it can be tricky to know if your home is priced just right. With prices on the rise and fewer homes available, you’d think selling would be easy. But despite an impressive 11.2% year-on-year price increase in May, only 1 in 20 asking prices were slashed by 9%. So, how can you tell if your home has been priced to sell or if it’s destined to languish on property portals? Let’s dive into the dos and don’ts of valuing your home and how to spot the warning signs of an inflated asking price.

When it comes to selling your home, there’s nothing worse than giving potential buyers “the ick”—that gut-wrenching feeling that makes them want to run for the hills (or at least to the next viewing). Whether you’ve heard the phrase bandied about in your last relationship and wondered why they suddenly ghosted after you wore a pair of swimming goggles that one time, you get the gist: it’s a dealbreaker, a turn-off, a small but unavoidable reason to say “no thanks.” So, what are common property icks that make potential buyers swipe left on your home? Let’s dive into the 10 biggest offenders ranked by most common, according to a recent survey, and more importantly, how to avoid turning your property into a real-life House of Turn Offs.

So, you’ve got a degree under your belt, a lifelong love for late-night ramen, and a mountain of student debt taller than a high rise in Hampstead. Fear not! While purchasing a property may feel like trying to find a parking spot in Camden on a Saturday, it’s not impossible. Just think of it as a final exam, one that you can ace with a sprinkle of Davies and Davies trademark know-how…

More and more couples are choosing the “let’s-live-together-but-not-get-hitched” route. According to the latest stats, about 22% of UK couples are living together without tying the knot or entering into a civil partnership. That’s around 3.6 million cohabiting couples, more than double what it was back in 1996. But, before you settle in and start binge-watching Love Is Blind together, it’s important to know that your rights as a cohabiting couple are quite different from those of married folks. Spoiler alert: there’s no such thing as a “common-law spouse” in England and Wales, no matter how long you’ve been sharing the remote. Sorry.

Yes, buying a home can feel like navigating an assault course on SAS Who Dares Wins – stressful, intense, and you might end up on a cliff edge in a rickety old studio flat, wondering how you got there in the first place. Because homeownership isn’t just about finding a place to live; it’s about investing in your future, building equity, and creating a space that reflects your personal style and needs. With so much on the line, it’s crucial to approach house hunting with a level head and a well-thought-out strategy – just like a special forces operator. So pop the kettle and your helmet on, and let’s (safely) dive into the top 10 dos and don’ts of buying your first home.

Gone are the days when a good reference and a deposit were your golden ticket to a new home. Fast forward to 2024, and you’ll need a bit more flair to land that dream pad. With a 40% increase in tenant numbers since 2019 and a 35% drop in available properties, the rental market is more competitive than ever. Rightmove reports an average of 25 inquiries per listing, up from just 8 pre-pandemic (apocalypse) times. So, how do you go about outshining other tenants in this wacky rental race? Don’t worry, Davies and Davies are here to spill the beans on how to really stand out and snap up that dream abode before anyone else gets a look in…