Referral Fees to Estate Agents
What are referral fees? Referral fees are sometimes paid by solicitors and surveyors to estate agents. An estate agent is usually the first point of contact in a house sale. They have a unique position in being able to recommend the services of professionals, such as...
Shared ownership Explained
Shared ownership (Help-to-Buy) Background Shared Ownership is also known as Help-to-Buy. It is a scheme that is backed by the government to provide affordable housing for those who cannot afford a full mortgage. Under the scheme a purchaser can buy a ‘share’ of a...
Olympic Year!
Olympian Reviews Wow, what a year we have had at David Cosby Estate Agents. With 5* Google reviews across the board, we feel like we are standing on the top of the podium with our own Olympic Gold medals! Thank you so much to our lovely clients and purchasers for...
Ticking the Boxes
Ticking the Boxes I can’t recall when moving home, ever having actually made a list of boxes to be ticked, but it’s important at the outset to have a clear idea of what you want. At the risk of stating the obvious, think about ‘must have’ and ‘would like’. My...