How does an EPC rating affect my mortgage?
By The team at Melanie Estates
What is a good EPC rating and how can it affect your mortgage? Here's everything you need to know. With sustainability playing an increasingly important role in the housing sector, there has been more discussion...
The step-by-step guide to buying a home
By The team at Melanie Estates
Are you ready to put your moving plans into action? Our handy guide will take you through each step of the process, from working out your budget to making an offer, exchanging contracts and moving in. Take the...
Free money to make your home more energy efficient
By The team at Melanie Estates
There are several home improvements schemes available that'll give you money to reduce your energy bills. Let's take a look. Key takeaways Energy companies will pay for insulation, glazing and even new boilers for...
When Is The Best Day and Time of Year to Move House?
By The team at Melanie Estates
When Is The Best Day and Time of Year to Move House?
Friday is the UK’s most popular day to move house whilst Sunday is the cheapest day to move house. Summer is the UK’s favourite month to move, with...
Average UK house price hits record £250,000
By The team at Melanie Estates
The average cost of a UK home has broken through the £250,000 barrier for the first time to stand at a record of £250,200. Both the time taken to sell a home and the number of price reductions on properties have...
Common mistakes Norwich HMO Landlords make & how to avoid them
By The team at Melanie Estates
At a glance, a typical HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) might appear to be in perfect condition. Perhaps the landlord recently invested in a sparkly new kitchen or added insulation to improve its energy...
How to add value to your garden to help sell your Norwich home
By The team at Melanie Estates
Summer is quickly approaching, and we long for those fine days where we can enjoy spending time outdoors and enjoying our gardens again. Gardens have a huge role to play when selling your home. The space you have...
Norwich Property Market Update
By The team at Melanie Estates
Good afternoon, and welcome to our monthly property market update. Easter is just around the corner and now that the clocks have moved to British Summer Time, it really feels like winter is behind us. For...
Tips for selling your property with a tenant in situ
By The team at Melanie Estates
Following recent shifts in the UK property investment landscape (tax changes, new legislation, and an increase of landlords looking to retire in the near future), we thought now would be a crucial...
Live within a 1-mile radius of the Norwich City training ground and thinking of moving? You may be in a position to sell (or rent) your property at a premium.
By The team at Melanie Estates
Melanie Estates are delighted to announce that we are now part of the Norwich City Community Partnership Programme. Keep a look out for us at future Norwich City matches as the new season comes up! Being a...