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How Can I Increase The Chances Of Selling My House?
The gap between a quick sale and a stale listing rarely comes down to luck. Here is what actually separates…
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Stories from the homes we sell.
Notes on property, design, and the rhythms of life across Leicestershire — written by the people who know our streets best.
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Why Honest Property Valuations Matter When Choosing an Estate Agent
That agent who valued your home £30,000 above the rest may not be the best choice. Here's what's really going on.
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Vendor and buyer guidance — the honest answers to the questions you're already asking.
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Boost Property Value with These Top Sustainable Home Features
Not every green upgrade pays back at sale. Here is what Leicester buyers actually pay more for — and what…
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Before You Sign: The Estate Agent Clauses That Could Cost You
Before you sign with an estate agent, these are the specific clauses that can cost you money — even if…
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How to Sell a House with Spray Foam Insulation: A Complete Guide
Spray foam in the loft can stop a sale in its tracks. Here's what lenders actually object to — and…
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How Much House Can I Afford? A Simple Guide for First-Time Buyers
Mortgage rules, deposit reality, and which Leicester neighbourhoods are genuinely within reach — depending on what you earn.
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Stamp Duty Changes in 2025: What You Need to Know
The stamp duty thresholds changed in April 2025. Here is exactly what first-time buyers in Leicester will pay under the…
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The Hidden Trap in Land Deals: How Overage Clauses Can Wipe Out Your Profits
A developer wants to buy your land with an overage clause attached. Here's what that actually means for your money.
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Selling Homes Over £1,000,000 — Everything You Need to Know
Higher-value sales in LE2 play by different rules. Here's what Stoneygate, Clarendon Park and Knighton sellers need to know.
MARKET-UPDATES
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Leicestershire property market analysis, monthly and quarterly.
Market Updates
UK Property Market Shake-Up: Rising Demand, Price Changes, and What It Means for You
Prices, transactions and demand across Leicester's key postcodes — and what the evidence suggests for the months ahead.
Market Updates
Skyrocketing Property Values: How Local Development Projects are Transforming the LE7 Area
New homes are reshaping the LE7 corridor north of Leicester. Here's what's actually being built, and whether Syston, Birstall and…
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UK Property Market on the Rise
Rates are falling but not fast. Demand is solid but selective. Here's what's actually happening in the market — and…
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Hauseit in The Negotiator, Leicester Mercury, and regional press.
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Young estate agency gains traction after rejecting ‘over valuations’
Leicester's Hauseit featured in The Negotiator for building a thriving estate agency on honest valuations — refusing to over-price properties…
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See inside a historic Leicestershire Edwardian home
Leicester Mercury featured a Hauseit listing in a dedicated photo gallery, showcasing a rare Edwardian property in Leicestershire and its…
