Gracias. Danke. Grazie. Cheers. Dhanyabad.

All different ways of saying thank you, the last one will come in handy if you ever visit the beautiful country of Nepal.

We regularly get Thank You cards and emails sent into the office from clients we’ve helped buy or sell a property.

We  received a lovely testimonial from Mr Hutton-Jamieson.

It read: “The service was very efficient and fast (whoever answered the phone easily had latest updates).  I have used many Agents over many years and would place my experience with Mundys (particularly in terms of communication) in the top two.  Really excellent, in fact, the whole process was expertly managed.”

I’m proud we are so well thought of and it’s testimony to our hard work, patience, expertise and skill that we receive so many messages like the one above.

We are truly committed to our clients and there’s no better evidence we get of that than the kind words and cards clients share with us.

I’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you from us to all of the buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants and that it’s been our pleasure to serve you over the past 118 years.

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At Mundys we love it when the clocks go forward. The days are longer, the evenings much lighter and people are starting to venture outside again.

Put simply most people love being outside when the better weather arrives.

When spring takes centre stage, people tend to feel happier and serious buyers get out and about in droves.

However, some people who prepare their home for sale fail to ensure their garden looks as attractive as possible.

At Mundys we have many prospective buyers giving us their property wish list. A garden is very often on those lists.

In some cases people are even more specific and state their new home MUST have a south or west facing garden so they can soak up the most hours of sunshine.

A good garden can be a huge plus point for buyers, especially those with young children or planning a family.

You don’t have to be Alan Titchmarsh or Monty Don to make it more appealing. At the very least you should make sure it is tidy, clutter free and colourful if possible.

A trip to the garden centre should provide a lot of ideas about how you can breathe new life into your garden.

So don’t just think outside of the box when getting your property prepared to sale - think outside of your home.

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The arrival of my energy bills will make my heart sink. Is there an alternative to this pain apart from moving to sunnier climes?

Well one option is installing solar panels on your property. There are two main types of solar panels. Some can save you money by converting the sun’s light into electricity. This can be used to power your home while excess electricity can be sold back to the National Grid.

Others heat your hot water and, yes, save you money on your bills too.

It’s generally estimated that the return on your investment is around 10 per cent over a ten year period. Plus it’s sustainable energy and that’s good for the environment.

At Mundy's we’re often asked if investing in solar panels influences a property’s value. The answer isn’t clear-cut, it depends on the type and age of the solar panels. One thing I would say is a home with solar panels is a home with an added selling point, as the prospect of reduced energy bills is an attractive one to potential buyers.

If you think you may sell your property within five years of solar installation then possibly it won’t make financial sense to you in the short term.

However, if see your home as your castle for at least the next ten years or more it should represent money well spent.

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If you put your hand onto a hot stove you would not be surprised to burn it. That’s obvious I hear you cry.

And if you go for a stroll when it’s hammering down with rain you’ll get soaked, right? Duh, of course, you’re now probably thinking ‘tell me something I don’t know’.

However, it’s also pretty obvious that if you put your property on the market and it’s filled with clutter it is a much harder home to sell.

It makes your home look smaller and I’ve never had a potential buyer say to me ‘I’m looking for somewhere really small and cluttered’.

Sure we deal with lots of people downsizing but they still want ample space to live in and enjoy.

We recently surveyed the team in our office asking for their top property tip.

Leading the way by some distance was the vital importance of keeping a property clean and clutter free when people are coming round to view it.

You want viewers to marvel about how big your bedroom seems not be turned off by the fact there’s no floor space due to unnecessary items left everywhere.

Less is very definitely more in this scenario as untidy properties tend to stay on the market a lot longer than smart, clean and tidy ones.

So spend a bit of time decluttering your property before it goes on the market. If you have items you can’t part with, put them into storage. Just don’t leave them lying around for a potential buyer to step over.

The few hours you spend ridding your home of unnecessary clutter could make you thousands in an increased sale price.
Put simply, space sells, clutter doesn’t. It sounds obvious but many people dismiss this advice.

Our team at Mundys are always delighted to answer any of your questions on preparing to bring a property to market successfully.

Want to get a SOLD or LET sign outside your property quicker?

Call Chris and our team on 01522 510044 or email Chris.Laughton@mundys.net for honest, expert and friendly advice.

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Estate agents’ fees for selling a property can vary wildly

In many parts of Lincolnshire 1.25% to 1.5% is a standard fee. However, I’ve seen agents advertising fees as low as 0.8 % or even a flat rate of £500.

There is no way any agent doing their job properly can charge £500 and make money. They would have to cut more corners than a Grand Prix driver in several key areas just to break even or reduce their losses.

For a property to achieve its best price in the shortest possible period of time it needs to be well marketed. Online portals aren’t cheap, neither are professionally designed marketing materials. However, the area where the vendor can get really short-changed by a ‘cheap’ fee is the level of personal service they receive.

When an agency bases its business on charging rock bottom fees there’s no way they can attract the best level of staff because good people won’t work for low wages. The saying ‘if you pay peanuts you get monkeys’ springs to mind.

Remember selling your home is probably one of the single biggest transactions you will make in your life. You want to get the best possible price for your property. The difference between a quick sale and a good sale could be tens (even hundreds) of thousands of pounds. At Mundys we won’t push you to accept an offer we believe is below the value of your property.  On average we achieve 98% of the asking price*.

At Mundys we’re flexible on our commission fees to a point. We’re not a ‘pile them high, sell them cheap’ agency but we do understand it’s a competitive market and we always aim to be competitive but not at the expense of our commitment to your sale and the service we offer.  We pride ourselves on the calibre of staff we employ and believe they can help you with their local knowledge and experience.

We never compromise on our commitment to looking after your property needs which includes helping you through the whole process with our of our dedicated Home Move Managers and our onward negotiation services.

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*Based on Sales in November 15