Aug 27, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
What are referral fees? Referral fees are sometimes paid by solicitors, mortgage brokers, 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...
Aug 8, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
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...
Aug 3, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
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...
Jul 22, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
Navigating the Maze of Solicitor’s Searches: A Homebuyer’s Guide When I embarked on the journey to purchase my first home 20 years ago, what I didn’t anticipate was uncovering a labyrinth of potential dangers lurking beneath the surface of my dream...
Jul 22, 2021 | Architectural History, Building Pathology, Building Technology, David Cosby Estate Agents
Sash Windows Sash windows can be slid open at both the top and the bottom. This simple arrangement permits passive ventilation to occur (a form of natural air-conditioning). It is a method of providing clean fresh air throughout the house that our ancestors in the...
Jul 13, 2021 | David Cosby Estate Agents
According to the latest Residential Market survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, published on Thursday 8 July, the housing market suffered a third consecutive fall in new homes coming onto the market. This fall in available homes for sale coincides...
