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Traditionally, home improvements would encompass new bathrooms, new kitchens and replacing pebble dash exteriors for smooth render but the green agenda has seen our property ‘to do’ list undergo a makeover of its own.

The Benefits of Staging are Undeniable
Staging your home can be a clever thing to do when selling your property in Cardiff. By strategically staging your property, you will capture the attention of potential homebuyers and leave a lasting impression.

In this blog post from the team at Fortis, we will explore the many benefits of staging your home and reveal how it can increase the appeal and marketability of your property.

Let’s delve into the benefits that staging has to offer.

If you’re looking to sell your house in Cardiff, the chances are you’ll want to do it pretty swiftly, especially if you’ve already got one eye on your next property.

Selling up can be a lengthy process at the best of times, so you don’t want to give buyers any extra reasons to delay the purchase.

Unfortunately, without realising it, you may be making your property harder to sell. So, with this in mind, here are five things that make your house harder to sell, along with the solutions so that you can sell your house faster!

If you love following an interior design trend, your luck is in. Bloomcore is gaining in popularity just as summer reaches its zenith. This botanically-led aesthetic is already trending on social media, with 2.5 million TikTok views, and rising, under the #bloomcore hashtag. Now style bibles Ideal Home and House Beautiful have started reporting on the design movement.

Who doesn’t love a nice glass of wine? A drop of rose in the summer perhaps, or a crisp, dry white? Maybe a full-bodied red is your choice?

Imagine balmy summer evenings spent in the garden of your new home in Cardiff with a tipple, or cosy nights in front of a roaring log fire supping a glass or two – so many of us enjoy wine in moderation as a way of relaxing and socialising with friends in our homes.

But are you the type who chooses the most expensive bottle because you think that price means quality, or do you go for the cheapest bottle because as long as it doesn’t give you a rotten hangover, you don’t really care?

With the arrival of summer, it’s time to revamp your garden and create a vibrant outdoor oasis without breaking the bank. In this article, we will explore ingenious ways to make your garden look beautiful with limited or no expenses. From budget-friendly garden hacks to essential summer garden elements, we’ve got you covered.

While it was the hottest June since records began, the property market started its summer cool down early. Rightmove cited the new 5% interest rate as a reason for earlier-than-usual changes. Its June headline revealed the first monthly drop in asking prices in 2023.

If your property has been for sale in Cardiff for a while and still isn’t attracting attention from prospective buyers, you may think it’s inevitable that you’ll have to drop the asking price. However, before you do, it’s important to take some time to consider the situation carefully.

While in some cases lowering your asking price may generate fresh interest from purchasers who would not otherwise have found your property because it is out of their price range, it isn’t always the solution to your problem.

Due to prominent news coverage, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce the impact their home has on the environment so that they can reduce their carbon footprint and also save some money on energy bills. With technology advancements being made year upon year, there are more ways now than ever to help accomplish this.

If you’re interested in making your home in Cardiff more environmentally friendly and energy efficient, here are the five best ways to use clean energy.

Problems with Japanese knotweed are well documented, with this invasive species sometimes preventing buyers from getting a mortgage on an affected property. While home movers are busy keeping an eye out for Japanese knotweed, they may be overlooking a different horticultural threat.

Make Sure You Are Creating The Right First Impression

As estate agents in Cardiff, Pontcanna, Llandaff, Fairwater and Victoria Park if there’s one thing we know at Fortis, it’s that there’s nothing more important than giving the right first impression to prospective buyers! When you’re marketing your home, it’s vital to get it right, otherwise, other properties could take the spotlight.

Accessories are the final layer to your home décor.

They add texture, personality, and warmth but are an area many of us find challenging to get right!

Adding the right accessories requires you to delicately balance current trends with your own tastes, to create a home that looks amazing but feels personal.