Urban Village Blog

RECORD HAUL FOR GUILD AGENTS AT THE ESTAS

The Guild Member agents around the UK were recognised at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards for 2019, the biggest awards in the UK property industry. The winners were announced at a lavish luncheon and awards ceremony at the Grosvenor Hous...

AN INTERVIEW WITH MIDCALF NICHOLLS

This month, we caught up with Dawn Dickinson, General Manager at Midcalf Nicholls who talks us through the property market in the West Midlands and her advice for those looking to move home.

WHAT DO HOUSE BUYERS REALLY WANT

What do house buyers really look at in a house viewing? Some ingenious eye tracking technology put into use by Anglian Home Improvements revealed some fascinating insights.

5 WAYS TO LOSE MONEY ON YOUR HOUSE SALE

Messy front and back gardens, clutter everywhere, possessions piled up. This will not sell your space. Your buyer will disappear fast.

HOW TO AVOID BUYER’S REMORSE

While most people aspire to become homeowners, research has revealed that around 80% of people who have purchased a property have at least one noteworthy regret regarding their home buying decision. Staggering numbers considering buying a property is...

WHAT ARE THE 10 BIGGEST TURN-OFFS FOR HOME BUYERS?

When it comes to selling your property, making a good first impression is imperative. Our Guild agents share their expertise and identify the top 10 biggest turn-offs for prospective buyers and how to avoid them.

SPLASHING OUT: BATHROOM BLISS

From palatial master en-suites to private powder rooms, beautiful bathrooms are a statement and unique feature that are often considered to be one of the most important rooms in a home. We look at some of the best bathrooms on the market.

FOR SALE: FIVE OF THE BEST GORGEOUS GARDENS

For many, the ideal garden is a perfect blend of manicured lawns, flowerbeds overflowing with abundance, trimmed topiary and box hedges. An escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life, gardens can be a refuge designed to suit any lifestyle. From...

WHAT TO AVOID WHEN BUYING A PROPERTY FOR THE FIRST TIME

Buying a home for the first time can be an emotionally driven experience, especially when you consider the various elements that need to be taken into account. While there are several new and exciting things that go into buying a home, it can be a co...

SECRET TIPS TO SELL AND MOVE IN BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Buying a property can be complicated, and so getting it right is pivotal to speeding up the process. Whether you are a first-time buyer, or an experienced home owner, our Guild agents are here to help. We have collected our secret tips to help you se...

SEVEN OF THE BEST KITCHENS ON THE MARKET

A place where family and friends congregate, the kitchen is often described as the heart of the home. A kitchen is the home’s epicentre and must have the capacity to both entertain and bring happiness to those who live there. Here are some of the bes...

VALENTINE'S DAY COMPETITION: HOTEL CHOCOLAT £100 GIFT CARD

With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching, everyone is thinking of the perfect gift to treat their loved one. This February, The Guild are giving away a Hotel Chocolat gift card worth £100.