Goodfellows blog

Welcome to the Goodfellows blog. Here we share property news, and informative articles as well as the latest community news from our branches.

Selling your house before Christmas guide
September 24th 2024
In this article, we will lay out the average timeframes of house moves in the UK, and what to expect during the process.
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What are school catchment areas and what do buyers need to know?
September 3rd 2024
In the following article, we will break down how school catchment areas work, how to work out what catchment area a property is in and how you can apply all of this knowledge when looking for your next home.
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February 28th 2024
Buying a house is a big commitment, one you will probably spend years saving for. To help you be prepared, we’ve compiled a quick list of costs you might encounter when buying your new home.
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Morden hall bridge
February 19th 2024Jack Miles
In this area guide we’ll walk you through all the most important transport links and local amenities in Morden, so you can see if it’s the right area for you to buy in.
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A family making pancakes
February 12th 2024
To celebrate Pancake Day, we've put together a list of three homes for sale that have the perfect kitchens for pancake flipping.
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Two people sitting on the floor looking at a newly painted wall
November 16th 2023
In this blog we go through all reasons you should buy a renovation project and what you should look for before purchasing.
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A row of houses
September 7th 2023Suzanne Mortimer
Famous for its gorgeous lavender fields, Mitcham is a town with deep history dating back to Celtic and Roman times. This popular South London suburb is now the perfect area for commuters who want live somewhere with a rural feel while still being close to the city.
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Someone pointing at a clipboard with a house floorplan and pair of keys beneath
May 10th 2023
Here at Goodfellows, we know every landlord has a different reason for letting a property and different needs from a letting agent. That’s why we provide a range of flexible landlord services to meet your needs.
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Two older people sitting on a sofa
April 25th 2023
As people near retirement age, many begin to consider the prospect of downsizing to a smaller, more manageable property. If you’re approaching this stage of life, you might want to consider looking at retirement properties.
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A couple being shown around a packed-up living room
April 13th 2023
To help make the downsizing process easier, we’ve collected a list of things to think about before making the decision to downsize your home.
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Someone typing on a laptop
April 3rd 2023
To help make your pricing decision easier, we’ve compiled a list of tips that can help make sure that you set an accurate, realistic selling price and get your home sold as quickly as possible.
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Bar graph with arrow pointing down and the text Interest rates might be rising but did you know what mortgage rates are starting to fall?
March 3rd 2023
If you’ve been putting off looking at your mortgage because of the rapidly rising interest rates late last year, now could be the best time to speak to a Financial Adviser.
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