Many of the clients we assist with valuation advice for probate purposes decide to retain ownership and rent the inherited property to tenants instead, creating regular income and longer term capital growth for the beneficiaries

We have been collecting used stamps for Bone Cancer Research Trust at our offices over the last few weeks. Our friend Terri Bush collects thousands of stamps to help fundraise for the charity. All of the stamps received are passed to Terri and her fundraising colleagues. Please keep dropping them into the offices, you will be made most welcome.

Our business has supported the Samaritans Purse 'Operation Christmas Child' charity for many years and have always been blessed by a terrific amount of donations to be distributed to those in need by our local community.

We wanted to let you know how the local housing market is looking as we enter the Spring. These industry experts confirm our thoughts, some of the urgency has subsided but good properties at the right price are still selling relatively quickly, especially those clients who use technology advanced estate agents like Amos Estates, obviously!

During the colder months, we are battening down the hatches against the wintery chill, closing all our doors and windows tight and trying to keep warm air in. The cost of living crisis and rising energy bills have led many of us to take the matter into our own hands, trying to improve the efficiency of our homes by adding insulation into the loft spaces or wall cavities.

Buying a new property to live in is an enormous decision. Even so, we will likely spend more time deciding to buy a new sofa or car than a new home. The average property viewing takes just 20 minutes, and the average buyer will view a property only 2 or 3 times before completing the sale and moving in. With such minimal time in a property before agreeing to purchase, these viewing appointments are critical - check out these top tips to make sure you don't miss anything!

If you are considering selling your property, you're most likely hoping that the valuations will come in high. Make sure that you get the highest valuation possible with these tips.

Despite the leading energy providers confirming their record profits recently in the multiple millions, prices of our energy bills are sky-high, and many are struggling through this winter.

From the post pandemic property boom to the economic shock of the mini-budget the housing market has certainly been hard to follow in recent years. At Amos Estates we provide helpful, fact driven advice to clients for selling properties in the local area. Come and talk to us.

Are you getting ready to put your property on the market? What should you be looking for in this sales pitch? Are there any red flags you should be on high alert to spot?

How often do you switch bank accounts? Or dentists? Or even hairdressers? I expect it's not that often. It is the same for estate agents. Either way, it's possible to change if you are feeling underwhelmed, disappointed or disheartened with the property sale experience. And it is actually easier than you might think.

The property purchasing process can be a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs. Statistically, 30% of agreed property sales will fall through in the UK. No doubt you will have experienced this at some point or at least know someone else that has.