Sales

Saving for a deposit is one of homeownership’s biggest challenges but did you know the Government is giving away free money to first-time buyers? You’ll have to open a LISA to benefit: here’s everything you need to know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Smart homes with high-tech features are becoming increasingly desirable among UK buyers. As a leading estate agent in Pontcanna and Llandaff, we at Fortis Estate Agents have noticed a growing trend among Cardiff buyers who are looking for homes with smart technology — including electric blinds.

In the UK, the school admission process involves a parent or caregiver having a permanent, valid address and many families will pre-empt this requirement by moving to improve their chances of getting a place at their favoured school.

If you’re searching for a home in Cardiff, particularly in sought-after areas like Pontcanna or Llandaff, you may have come across properties priced over £500,000 that require renovation. For many buyers, these “fixer-uppers” present a tempting opportunity: a chance to secure a home in a prime location and add significant value through refurbishment.

Selling a property in Cardiff — especially in sought-after areas like Llandaff and Pontcanna — is both an exciting opportunity and a significant undertaking.

New analysis has revealed an interesting shift in the purchasing habits of first-time buyers. Instead of buying a traditional starter home – a studio, a one-bedroom flat or a small terraced house – Barclays found a third of first-timer purchases are semi-detached homes.