21 January 2019
Clouds may be gathering over the UK political scene, but Chester remains in the eye of the storm as far as the property market is concerned. In this video, Alex Horne, Senior Valuer at Matthews of Chester comments on the current property market activity levels, and explains why now (especially...
21 December 2018
Reform of the leasehold system is long overdue. An overhaul is needed to make things fairer for leaseholders and to put an end to onerous ground rents. In this article, we explain what the proposed reforms are and how they might affect those purchasing leasehold property in the future. Freehold...
06 December 2018
The Christmas period can be hectic enough without the added stress of moving home. With Christmas cards to write, presents to wrap and a house move at the same time – it’s enough to bring anyone into meltdown. With this in mind, we’ve put together our top five things that...
22 November 2018
Choosing an estate agent to sell your property in Chester is an important decision. After all, your home is likely to be one of the biggest assets you will ever trade. With so many estate agents to choose from, including traditional high street estate agents, online, and those offering a...
15 November 2018
Whether you’ve just been offered a place at Chester University or are looking ahead to next year, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is choosing which student accommodation best suits your needs. From halls of residence and privately-run blocks right through to private house shares, it is...
07 March 2018
There’s no doubt that buying a property sounds a bit daunting and a big responsibility. For some, buying a property seems like a distant dream and a big commitment you may not be prepared for right now. Whatever stage of your life, buying a property could, in fact, be your...
23 February 2018
What is buy-to-let? If you’re considering property investment in Chester, buy-to-let is a tangible investment offering you the opportunity to purchase a residential property with the intention to let it out, rather than living in it yourself. Buying a property to let is effectively like running a business. You need...
05 February 2018
How to prepare your house for viewing As we discussed in our previous post, making sure you are well prepared before putting your house on the market will make the process as stress free as possible. Marketing your property is key, but it’s only half the battle. Once you have...
05 February 2018
Selling your home is not an everyday activity and can be stressful unless you are properly prepared. It pays to take good advice from an experienced estate agent before you embark on the process. Making sure you take advice from a good mortgage advisor and have a good local solicitor...
28 December 2017
Overview: All deposits paid from April 2007 onwards must be placed in a tenancy deposit protection (TDP) scheme. The schemes available are: Deposit Protection Service (DPS) MyDeposits Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Matthew’s use the DPS which means we send your deposit off to them for safekeeping. A deposit...
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