Exceptional Homes Magazine Issue 4

For your own printed copy of Exceptional Homes magazine please complete this form and we’ll post one to you. To download a soft copy, scroll to the bottom of the page: View and download your soft copy by clicking on this link: […]

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Case Study: Hillcrest House, Newbury

My lovely client Samantha shares her house selling story, including: We only represent a few homes at a time, to ensure we keep a strong focus on our clients and their homes. This in turn brings in strong financial results for our clients, as well as reducing stress. To find out how we can help […]

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Preparing Your Home To Sell For The Best Price

One benefit of having a good agent show your home is gaining honest feedback, something I seek out during and after the viewing and share with the sellers. Along the way, I’ve gained invaluable insight into what buyers will value, and what might put them off. We often hear sellers say “people need to take […]

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Planning Permission For Period Properties

We often represent the sale of period properties and they’re just wonderful to work with! They’re an important part of our heritage with so much character and charm. As with any property, they need to meet buyers’ needs which, over the years, requires modernisation. I’m delighted to see that planning departments recognise this and will […]

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How To Choose An Architect

Your relationship with your architect may be one of the most important working relationships you’ll have during your renovation or new build home project. In today’s market, with rising prices and uncertainty on supply in the trade, it is even more important you employ the right architect to help you create the home you are […]

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Market Update – March 2023

The spring market is off to a strong start with plenty of buyers and new properties coming to the market every day. Demand is coming from the usual (births, deaths, marriage, divorce, relocation) along with those who delayed moving until the market was less frenetic than we’ve seen over the last 3 years. Sadly, what […]

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Market Update – May 2022

Now at the peak of the spring market, prices and activity in the South East continue to break records. Despite rises in the cost of living, the race for space remains strong: 52% of properties are selling at or above asking price* Year on year prices have risen 10.6%* Indeed, 75% of properties under offer […]

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Multiple Dwelling Stamp Duty Relief

Mark Stemp Crowe UK

Homes with annexes are more popular than ever, providing dedicated space for offices, guests and multi-generational living. There’s a hidden benefit to annexes too – they can save you a significant sum on Stamp Duty Land Tax. It’s surprising how few people are aware of this – some solicitors even overlook this during conveyancing. Over […]

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Market Update – April 2022

Well, I was expecting the first quarter of 2022 to be busy, but not this busy! The residential sales market shows no signs of cooling, likely for the following reasons: A significant number of buyers are stuck in rented accommodation, having sold their home last year and are feverishly looking for a new home in […]

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How To Choose A House In One Day

Sometimes buyers don’t want to put their house on the market until they’ve found the perfect house to move to. However most sellers only want proceedable* buyers to view their home. This can leave buyers feeling as though they’re in a ‘chicken and egg’ situation. How long will it take to sell your home? While […]

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Market Update – December 2021

What a year! Having been through so many ups and downs over the last 21 months one thing has remained steadfast and that’s the property market. While price rises slowed in the 2nd half of the year, they did continue to rise. Demand is higher than supply so we’re lining up for a busy spring […]

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Exceptional Homes Magazine Issue 3

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The Rise of ‘Cottagecore’

The past 18 months have been nothing short of turbulent, and has been an accelerator for widespread change in our global way of life. Communities, societies, and even countries have needed to adapt to the ‘new normal’, and in this country, the shift has been very interesting indeed. From towering skyscrapers and concrete jungles emerged […]

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Kai Carter Estates Wins Another Award!

We’re delighted to have been recognised by the International Property & Travel Awards in the Property Agency Consultancy Marketing category for the UK. Marketing is so critical when selling luxury properties – or any properties for that matter. Our homes are often one of if not the biggest asset we own, yet they often receive […]

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Solicitors – The importance of a good one!

Manisha Bhula - Property Solicitor

Conveyancing – the legal process of buying a house – is mystifying to many. Who knows what all the to and fro is about, why it takes so long and how to get things moving when you don’t understand what the hold-up is. Approximately a third of sales fall through in the conveyancing process. When […]

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Kai Carter Estates Wins Best Luxury Estate Agent 2021

Kai Carter Estates has been recognized as the Best Luxury Estate Agent 2021 by the SME News Southern Enterprise Awards. “The property market is changing rapidly, with sellers expecting high levels of service when selling one of, if not their most valuable assets. We are obsessive about delivering excellence in levels of service and marketing, […]

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Kai Carter Estates Wins British Property Award

We’re delighted to have been named Best Agent in Newbury by the British Property Awards! This was awarded based on mystery shopping, using requests some agents didn’t even reply to. Click on the PDF below to read the full article. […]

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How To Choose An Estate Agent

When we buy a new car, holiday or sofa we’re usually looking for a balance of quality and price. The same applies to estate agents. In a sea of choices, how do you choose the right one for you? Estate agents sometimes have a poor reputation, which doesn’t surprise me. I myself have had some […]

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Lasting Power Of Attorney – Property & Finance

Lady holding various plants in a Garden Centre

As the events of 2020 led families to evaluate their finances if the worst were to happen, there has been an increase in individuals and families assigning a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Rachel Harding of Harding Legal Services tells us more about the benefits of an LPA and the implications of not having one. […]

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