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Can a New Front Door Really Help a House Sell Faster?

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Can a New Front Door Really Help a House Sell Faster? A well-considered front door can improve the presentation of a home, particularly where the existing entrance looks neglected or works poorly. That does not establish that replacing it will shorten the sale. Asking price, location, market conditions and the wider property remain part of […]

Should You Replace Windows Before Selling or Leave It to the Buyer?

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Should You Replace Windows Before Selling or Leave It to the Buyer? Replacing windows before selling can make sense where it resolves a significant problem, suits the building and fits the sale programme. It is not an automatic way to recover the cost through a higher price. In other circumstances, maintenance, targeted repairs or leaving […]

What Happens If You Sell a House Without a FENSA Certificate?

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What Happens If You Sell a House Without a FENSA Certificate? A missing FENSA certificate does not automatically prevent you selling a house. It can, however, raise enquiries about replacement windows, delay the transaction or leave the buyer and their lender asking for further evidence. The right response depends on what is missing. A lost […]