First-time buyers need to know these key things about deposits before buying their first home
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024Homeownership is something that the majority of people in the UK strive for. The average age of first-time buyers in the UK in 2007 was 30. But, by the end of 2017, that had risen to 33. With rising house prices,...
Instantly increase the value of your home without lifting a finger with this top tip
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024Phil Spencer, of Location, Location, Location fame says that this little trick can increase the value of your home instantly!
Out of approximately 28 million registered homes in England, most are...
What to do if there's an easement on the property you are trying to buy?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024You'll only look at the title deeds for a property in detail when you're either buying a new property or trying to sell one.Most of the time, the deeds are in the loft in a box of important documents or filed away...
Unhappy with your letting agent? Find out why you should switch today
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024Letting agents are a lot like banks. Once a landlord has signed up with an agent, they often don't change; it's too much hassle.But this can mean that many landlords are tied to an agent they're unhappy with. This...
ANNOUNCING OUR SUPPORT FOR THE RED TRUST IN BUSHEY
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents we are delighted to announce that we have recently partnered with a local charity called Red Trust Bushey.
At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents we are delighted to announce that...Why is your credit score so important when trying to buy a property, and what to do to improve it
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024We've all been there.You apply for a credit card or a loan, and they start to process the application.Your heart rate rises just a touch. And then, after what feels like an age, the application passes.Or it...
Discover top staging secrets to showcase your home this summer
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024We spend lots of our time outdoors during Summer, so when staging a home for sale during the warmer months, it's time to let your outside space sing.
We spend lots of our time outdoors during...
How does property tenure affect you and the search for your home
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024If you've been searching for property recently, you may have noticed the property listings now have to note the tenure.Here we will explain the different tenures and what they mean to a buyer and property...
Uncover the secrets that you need to know before extending your home
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024With uncertainty in the property market and, quite frankly, the world, you, like many people, may have decided that you'll not move house just now. But you must've had reasons for thinking about moving in the...
Discover the secrets behind the minimalism movement and how it can help you.
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 6th Apr 2024You may have heard of the minimalism movement.You might have even watched the Netflix documentary.But for those of you that have no idea what it's about, read on for a general explanation.
You may...