Blog: York

10 things to do in and around York & Tadcaster this bank holiday weekend

Want to be out and about this bank holiday weekend? Here's 10 ideas to explore locally......
Q&A: I made an offer on a house, but the estate agent won’t put it forward

I want to make an offer on a house, but the estate agent won’t put it forward to the vendors My mother-in-law was chatting to someone last week who’d...

What are the ESTAS Awards and why are they so important?

The ESTAS are the most prestigious awards for property professionals based on customer reviews....

Attention Over 55's! Are you considering a new future following the pandemic?

Are you planning for the future? Considering retirement and releasing equity from your current home? Retirement properties come in many forms, some are...

November 1st and there’s a hint of Winter in the air

November 1st and there’s a hint of Winter in the air What better way to welcome people to your home - whether viewers, guests or just yourself - than...

Bedknobs and broomsticks

How is it the end of October already?! So much has happened this year, but then so little at the same time. A lot of us feel like we’re living in the...

Moving Stories: From St Stephens to St Helier

From St Stephens to St Helier, the story of a long-awaited retirement (and why you should always tip your taxi driver) It was Lindsey, Alan & Lynn’s...

Viewing properties - The new normal

At the moment there is a lot of confusion surrounding many of our normal day-to-day events and activities, particularly where buying and selling houses is...

Autumnal Home Trends

So the season has well and truly turned here in Yorkshire and Team Wishart are fully embracing it. From the blur of deep reds, warm browns and golden hues...

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.

The Goverment have announced that all estate agents can now re open. We could start face to face appointments immediately, but we’re not going to. We...

Property Q&A - How can I maximize the light in my home for viewings?

A lighter home will feel larger and welcoming to your potential purchasers. • Clean windows and doors, inside and out, or employ the services...

Is your estate agent actually qualified to sell your home?

You might be surprised to hear, there is currently no Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA). Thankfully, for those of us who have always believed in...

Award winning Wishart Estate Agents launch new hub in Tadcaster

Welcome to TADCASTER! we’ve taken over the beautifully light and spacious, Wilton House on Station Road, former home of Copley Electricals. We’re...

How to sell your property in early Spring

How to sell your property in early Spring It’s the start of the New Year, out with the old and in with the new, time to make a fresh start. People are...

How to sell your property in Autumn – our 8 Top Tips
Therefore, Autumn is a great time of year, if you are thinking of selling your property, to put it on the market. To make the most of this time of year,...

It turns out, what you show on the outside really does count.....
Summer is coming to an end. The long nights of winter are starting to creep in day by day; you’re mostly thinking about wrapping up and keeping warm, the...

What a load of rubbish!
More top tips from Wishart Estate Agents, this week, we’re talking rubbish....

Wishart Estate Agents claim Silver ESTAS Award

Local, York & Tadcaster based Estate Agents are crowned winners at the prestigious Estate & Letting Agent Awards presented by Phil Spencer....

PASSED! Lucy Burrows & Paige Martin top of the class!

As Lucy Burrows and Paige Martin reach the half way point in their current studies, we thought now would be a good time to explain their continued...

So, you want to be an estate agent?
We get lots of enquiries from aspiring estate agents asking where they should start on the path to their dream career. At Wishart Estate Agents, as a...

WISHART ESTATE AGENTS MAKES SHORTLIST IN BIGGEST AWARDS FOR ESTATE AGENTS

Wishart Estate Agents has been recognised for its outstanding customer service to its clients by the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property...

Selling your home is as easy as 1 2 3

Selling your home is as easy as 1 2 3...

Property advice: ‘How exactly do I bleed my radiators?’
Following our recent social media posts showing off our branded radiator keys...

How can dusk photography help sell your home?

At Wishart Estate Agents we know there are actually number of advantages to selling your home in the winter months...

Emily's Ball 2018 - In honour of the beautiful, Emily May Ridgwell
As proud sponsors of Emily’s Ball the entire Wishart Estate Agent team, our families and close friends are very much looking forward to raising lots of...

The problem with estate agents is.......

Here we list four of the biggest complains we hear about other estate agents, along with four reasons why you’ll never hear these complaints from a...

First Time Buyer advice from Wishart Estate Agents
Are you a first-time buyer wondering how you will ever be able to buy your first home? Don’t panic, I feel exactly the same....

Unleash the inner show home in your property!

If followed correctly, these tips will add to the saleability of your home....

What is success?

At Wishart Estate Agents, success = happy clients, purchasers and team members....

Wishart EA join national award scheme recognising the best estate agents in UK

Wishart Estate Agents, the York & Tadcaster based agent has entered The ESTAS, the largest award scheme of its kind the UK residential property...

Are you considering downsizing?

Have you lived in your home for many years? Does the prospect of moving fill you with dread? If you don’t know where to start….Let Wishart Estate...

How to make all natural, festive pomander balls

Fragrance your home with the smell of Christmas and have your viewers drooling at the door....

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Two Turtle Doves......

Second day of Christmas - Do you like the bird table idea? Here are a few tips...

On the First day of Christmas my true love sent to me,a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Make sure your window cleaner has visited before they finish for Christmas....

Whiffs, Sniffs and Scents

On entering a property, a pleasant aroma creates a great first impression for viewers and guests. Follow our quick tips to banish those unwelcome whiffs...

How well does your estate agent know your home?

How is it possible for your estate agent to sell your biggest asset, when they don’t know anything about it?!...

Quick tips for rainy day viewings

Inevitably, living in North Yorkshire means there are going to be days when the weather doesn't quite match the cheerful personality of the ladies at...

How to buy the house of your dreams

The first step to finding your dream home is......

An honest title: Writing your first blog post is terrifying!

This is my first ever blog post! I know, I’m supposed to be a #millennial, #ing, hashtagger right?! Well I’m not. I am however, a very enthusiastic,...