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If you’re selling a home in Bolton, Bury, Walkden & Worsley you probably want at least a rough idea of…

One of the first steps to buying a house after your offer has been accepted is to order searches on…

The past few weeks have seen a very busy property market, especially here in the Bolton & Bury area. The…

If you’ve inherited a property that you want to sell, you’ll usually need to undergo probate before you can progress….

    If you’re selling your home, you may need to find out when exactly the property was built. Finding…

Energy Performance Certificates (or EPCs) have, until now, been barely significant when it comes to the housing market. But it’s…

50% of properties in the UK built before 1999 are estimated to have asbestos, and it’s not uncommon to discover…

While surveys aren’t compulsory when you buy a home, it’s highly recommended. They mostly provide reassurance to buyers. But they…

Making an offer on a house is an exciting but potentially daunting prospect, especially if it’s your first home. We…

Local authority searches are a mandatory requirement when buying a property  and therefore, they are a vital part of the…

You may already know about the importance of presenting your home ready for a sale and the importance of kerb…

Completion day is without doubt the best part of the entire home buying process. It’s on this day that you’ll…

Since 2007, anyone who sells their home in England and Wales needs to get an Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC….

A FAMILY-run estate agents has scooped two prestigious awards at a London ceremony – the perfect start to their 40th…

I hope you all enjoyed time with your families and loved ones over the Christmas Holidays and have settled into…

Taking your first step onto the property ladder can seem like a daunting prospect, especially considering that a typical deposit…

Selling a property can be a very confusing and lengthy process but having a good solicitor or conveyancer will help…

    After a surge across the country in 2021, estate agents explain what’s likely to happen with the property…

Buying a house is such an exciting time. Looking at areas, looking at different styles of property, different gardens, locations,…

Two of Greater Manchester’s towns have made it onto the list of the UK’s property hotspots this year. Both Bolton and Rochdale have been…

  Exchanging contracts on your property is a significant milestone in the homebuying process, and along with completion, it’s the…

You’ve decided to move and you know you need a mortgage. Sounds simple but is it? Is your credit score…

You may have heard about probate and “probate property” but not really know much about what it actually means. You…

Moving to a new house in Bolton & Bury comes with a variety of administration. Dealing with solicitors, removal companies and getting your utility bills sorted are all top priorities for moving home. Council Tax is generally one of the most significant household bills, so ensuring it is in order in a timely manner is imperative...

What is the Difference Between Freehold and Leasehold? Buying a new home in Bolton & Bury is a commitment, and…

Buying and selling a property in Bolton & Bury can be a super stressful time, and our responsibility is of course to ensure things go as smoothly as possible. Perhaps you’re ready to move, but the people buying your house need their buyers to get up to speed. And those buyers also need their buyers to press the pedal down on the transaction! Before you know it, suddenly you’re getting into a long old property chain, and we know that sometimes chains can break, taking with them your hopes of a move into a dream property. This can be absolutely heartbreaking. Consumer body Which? surveyed 2,000 homemovers, and discovered “around three in 10 (28%) people have experienced a property purchase falling through”. There are several reasons why a property chain breaks. But, the good news is, you can do something about it and play your part in making sure the chain keeps moving. So, here are our top seven tips on how to keep your house chain moving.

Buying a property in Bolton & Bury can be a lengthy process simply because the process involves many factors. One of those factors is the time it takes to get a mortgage. There’s no hard and fast rule as to how long it will take, but as a general rule of thumb you can expect to wait around 18 to 40 days after submitting your mortgage application before receiving a formal mortgage offer. Should you wish to make an appointment with a mortgage advisor please click here.

The UK is a true melting pot where street names are concerned! We certainly have our favourites, with over 3000 ‘high streets’ and 2000 ‘station roads’ across the country. However, there are also some unusual and hilarious street names hidden across our beautiful counties. 11 of the UK’s Most Quirky Street Names...

If you’re a new or inexperienced landlord, or you simply don’t have the time to manage your property, then it…

“Cardwells are an exceptional estate agents. I recommend this company to everyone I meet, all staff are excellent and super…

We are so lucky to have such amazing clients! We have just sold a property in Bromley Cross, Bolton for…

Whether you are renting a property in Swinton you need to be very careful when it comes to safeguarding your…