The Michael Poole Blog

Looking at the latest data research by Homeowners Alliance, over the past six years, homes listed in October have taken an average of 64 days to sell. With this in mind, it now means that homeowners who want a sale agreed...

How can you prepare yourself to ensure your mortgage application is successful? Take a look below!

Firstly, expect to be asked detailed budget questions.

Borrowers should expect questions about not only their...

Down To Earth

Earthy hues are the perfect pick for an autumnal home. Give your décor a golden glow with colours such as: burned orange, forest green & mustard.

These inviting colours are ideal for rooms where...

The big decision: staying close or moving far?

If you decide to stay relatively close to where you live now, there is not really a lot to decide on. However, if you are choosing to move to a different part of the town or even...

Repayment or interest-only mortgage?

Repayment mortgages are when you repay the interest and the equity of the house each month. An interest-only mortgage is when you repay the interest and then pay-off the equity at the end...

Pricing your home incorrectly

This is a very common mistake that a lot of sellers make - and it sometimes can cost you! Obviously you will want the best price for your home, but if the asking price is too high then you are...

Four key takeaways on the property market this month

House prices have kept rising all year so far. However this month we’ve seen a drop of just over £1,000 from the average asking price of a home in Britain, which now...

A new-build home

What is the definition of a 'new-build'? A new-build property is one that's brand new and has never been lived in. The government has said that 300,000 homes will be built each year by the...

The team at Michael Poole were absolutely delighted that out of thousands of entries nationwide in Vaboo’s monthly competition, one of their tenants had claim this fantastic prize worth £475.

Winner Andrew said...

Can I view a property in person?

Yes you can, as long as you’re not self-isolating. However, the guidance continues to recommend virtual viewings wherever possible, before you commit to view a home in person.