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Spring is one of the busiest times of year for the Cardiff property market. Buyer demand increases, competition rises, and homes that are well-prepared often achieve stronger offers.

If you're planning to sell your house in Cardiff this year, February is the perfect time to get ahead. Preparing now ensures your property stands out when the spring market heats up.

At Fortis, we help homeowners maximise their sale price. Here’s your essential February to-do list to get your property market-ready.

Property viewings are part of the excitement of buying a new home: arriving at a strange front door, admiring someone else’s décor and imagining where you might put your own furniture. So would it surprise you to know some people purchase a property ‘blind’?

Front door shut, curtains drawn and a gentle flame flickering in the fireplace. For many, an open fire or wood burning stove is an essential part of winter cosiness but could a new political shift spell last orders for log burners?

Moving house is often ranked among life’s most stressful experiences — but it also marks the start of an exciting new chapter. Whether you’ve recently bought a property in Cardiff or are still settling in, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to slow down, celebrate, and truly connect with your new space.

Here are 14 romantic and practical ways to fall even more in love with your new home in Cardiff this Valentine’s Day.

Embarking on the journey to buy your first property in Cardiff is an exciting and life-changing milestone. While it’s easy to get swept up in floorplans and décor ideas, making informed decisions early on will set a strong foundation for your future as a homeowner.

In this guide, the team at Fortis, trusted estate agents in Cardiff, share five essential factors every first-time buyer should consider before making an offer.

New year and a new-look property market ahead. January picked up where December left of, with a raft of announcements that will shape the industry’s future. Here’s what you may have missed. 

For homeowners in Cardiff and across South Wales, the kitchen is often the heart of the home. It’s where meals are prepared, family gathers, and guests are entertained — so it’s no surprise that kitchen improvements are usually top of the list when upgrading a property.

But what if you want to refresh your kitchen without the cost of a full renovation?

At Fortis, we regularly see kitchens of all shapes and sizes when helping homeowners prepare their properties for sale. With that experience in mind, here are four simple, budget-friendly kitchen improvement ideas that can transform your space without breaking the bank.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a property in Cardiff, 2026 could be the ideal time to make your move. With a more balanced housing market, stabilising mortgage rates, and steady house price growth, conditions are aligning to create a buyer-friendly environment.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, upsizing, downsizing, or looking for a property investment in Cardiff, here’s why 2026 presents a wealth of opportunity.

The property ladder is one many of us aspire to climb and, generally speaking, the top rung is a big family home. The assumption is once any children have flown the nest, people start descending the property ladder to downsize to a smaller property.

Exchanging contracts on a house in Cardiff is a major milestone in the home buying process. Along with completion, it’s one of the most exciting stages for buyers and sellers alike.

The exchange of contracts is the point at which the buyer is legally committed to purchasing the property and the seller is legally obliged to sell. Once contracts are exchanged, both parties can finally make firm plans for moving day.

But how long does it take to exchange contracts on a house? Let’s take a closer look.

If you’re selling your home in Cardiff for the first time in decades, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating closer to family, or simply starting a new chapter, moving after many years can feel like a big step.

At Fortis, we regularly help homeowners who haven’t moved in 20, 30, or even 40 years. Our experienced Cardiff estate agents have put together these practical tips to help you feel confident, informed, and supported throughout the process.

Underfloor heating is one of life’s luxuries many of us dream of and when you move to a new home, you may be presented with an opportunity to install warmth underfoot. Yes, there will be some work involved when moving away from radiators but installing underfloor heating isn’t an impossibility. In this article, we explore what’s involved when retrofitting.