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One of the most common questions we’re asked at Fortis is whether homeowners in Cardiff should find a property to buy before putting their current home on the market. Our expert advice?
In most cases, you should list your property for sale before you find your next home.

Here’s why this strategy works so well for Cardiff sellers—and how it can help you secure the home you really want.

Putting the hype of the holiday season to one side, the end of the year always brings interior excitement. It’s in mid-winter that the design powerhouses announce their colours of the year. 

With more people than ever working from home, creating a comfortable and productive home office has become essential. Whether you’ve been remote working for years or you’re still adjusting, your workspace should help you stay focused, organised, and efficient.

The good news? Designing a functional home office doesn’t have to be expensive.
Here are five budget-friendly tips to help you set up a space you actually enjoy working in.

Thinking of selling your home in Cardiff?
At Fortis, we speak with hundreds of homeowners every year, and many share the same questions about pricing, timing, preparation, and the selling process.

To help you feel confident and informed, we’ve put together the 10 most frequently asked questions from home sellers in Cardiff, along with clear, practical advice from our expert estate agents.

If you’ve inherited a property in Cardiff and want to sell it, you’ll usually need to go through probate before the sale can begin. But when is probate required, what does the process involve, and how can you make selling a probate property as smooth as possible?

Selling a home during probate can feel overwhelming, but working with the right Cardiff estate agent and solicitor makes a huge difference.

In this guide, we’ll explain what probate is, when you need it, and how to sell a property in Cardiff when probate is required.

The penultimate month of 2025 was another jam-packed with property news. As well as the Autumn Budget, which we have reported about separately, there was house price news, rental insights and confidence-building announcements from the mortgage market. Here’s our November buying, selling and renting summary.

A basement conversion can be a fantastic way to add valuable living space to your home — and potentially boost your property’s value when it comes time to sell.

The past few years have transformed the way people think about home ownership and lifestyle. With remote working now more common than ever, there’s been a clear shift in demand from city living to the peace and space of the countryside.

If you own a flat with cladding and want to sell your property in Cardiff, you’re not alone in feeling unsure about how to proceed. Many homeowners worry that they’ll never find a buyer — especially after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, which changed the way lenders view buildings with cladding.

Birdnesting has been back in the press this year, thanks to an unlikely source. When the then Deputy Leader of the Labour party was caught not paying enough stamp duty, it was her birdnesting status that caught her out.

Creating a safe and welcoming environment is a top priority for families — and when it comes to selling your home in Cardiff, that sense of safety and practicality can make your property stand out. Whether you live in Pontcanna, Llandaff, or the wider Cardiff area, childproofing your home before listing it for sale can appeal to young families and demonstrate thoughtful maintenance.

Minimalism isn’t just a design trend — it’s a lifestyle that brings calm, simplicity, and purpose to your space. Whether you live in a modern Pontcanna apartment or a characterful Llandaff townhouse, creating a minimalist home can make your interiors feel brighter, more spacious, and more inviting.