Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.
By Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 15th May 2020,
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...
Tadcaster: the picturesque market town in a prime location
By Jenny Cairns Assoc CIPD on 18th Jan 2020,
Wishart Estate Agents decided to include Tadcaster in their sales portfolio for numerous reasons, but first and foremost because of its popular location,...
Everything you need to know about Stamp Duty
By Jenny Cairns Assoc CIPD on 17th Jan 2020,
What is stamp duty and how is it calculated? You must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England and...
Mind your manners! Viewing etiquette
By Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 15th Jan 2020,
Mind your manners! Viewing etiquette Do you consider yourself a person with good manners? Most of us would reply “yes”, I’m sure. However, when it...
Property Q&A - How can I maximize the light in my home for viewings?
By Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 13th Jan 2020,
A lighter home will feel larger and welcoming to your potential purchasers. • Clean windows and doors, inside and out, or employ the services...
Spotlight on Lucy Burrows MNAEA - Residential Sales Valuer
By Lucy Burrows MNAEA on 10th Jan 2020,
What is your job title, where do you work and for how long have you been an estate agent?I am a Residential Sales Valuer for Wishart Estate Agents York &...
New Year, New You? Unqualified Estate Agents, it's time for change!
By Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 4th Jan 2020,
Following on from yesterday’s post regarding qualification and regulation, I felt the need to reach out to younger estate agents and those agents working...
Is your estate agent actually qualified to sell your home?
By Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 3rd Jan 2020,
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...
First Time Buyers - All you need is £1 to get started with a Help to Buy ISA
The Government (and more to the point super saver supremo Martin Lewis) are urging all first time buyers, to open a Help to Buy ISA NOW, even if you’re...
Selling your home with pets
By Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 11th Jun 2019,
Keep your home well ventilated. Open windows, allow the fresh air to circulate, this will eradicate odours. It’s a good idea to keep trickle vents on...